Study Abroad in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a generally safe city, however pick-pocketing is common. Because of that, it's advisable to be careful on public transportation (subways, buses and trains), walking on the streets and also at bars and parties. It’s a good idea to write down important information such as credit card(s) numbers and important phone numbers on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place. It’s also advisable to always keep a copy of your passport on you, but do not take the original unless you need it. 

Public transportation in Buenos Aires is easy to use and very affordable! Students can take the bus, train, or metro to all parts of the city. To use public transportation it is obligatory to have the SUBE card, which you can use for all types of public transports in Buenos Aires. You can buy it at subway stations, kiosks or lotteries.

You will begin your stay with a student orientation, where you will have the opportunity to meet other program participants. You will also be able to meet other students in your classes, during workshops and weekly activities, in your homestay or shared apartment, and through the local Expanish staff. You will have plenty of opportunities to socialize with other students if you wish.  

Getting an international sim card is probably the easiest way to have access to all the capabilities of a smartphone and to be able to make calls. To put a local sim card into your phone your phone needs to be unlocked by your home carrier. Putting a sim card into your smartphone will give you access to a Spanish number and data, so you will be able to use apps around the city and make phone calls to local numbers.