Hey everyone! We have officially touched down in South America, and Buenos Aires is already exceeding every single expectation. Our first few days on Professor Wright’s study abroad program have been an absolute whirlwind of culture, history, deep economic discussions, and (let’s be honest) an incredible amount of world-class food.
We kicked off Day 1 by dropping our bags at the hotel and immediately diving headfirst into the city’s vibrant heritage with a guided walk through the historic quarters. To cure the jet lag, we put our dancing skills to the test at the Museo del Tango. Let’s just say some of us have a legitimate future on the stage, while others should definitely stick to business strategy (myself included). We then wrapped up our official welcome reception refueling with some legendary traditional Argentine cuisine.
Day 2 took us completely out of the city and into the rural countryside for a full Gaucho immersion in the traditional town of San Antonio de Areco. We rode horses, dances, and learned about Gaucho folklore. The absolute highlight, though? Eating our absolute weight in traditional asado, empanadas, and traditional Argentinian BBQ.
We wrapped up Day 3 by heading north to San Isidro and boarding a boat expedition through the breathtaking Tigre Delta River. After checking out the local delta markets, we spent our final evening exploring the gritty, colorful, and historic neighborhood of La Boca.
The Big Reflection: Beyond the gorgeous architecture and the steak, our evening reflection session really opened our eyes to the stark economic and social contrasts between rural ranch life and urban Buenos Aires. It was the perfect way to contextualize everything we saw.
Next stop: packing our bags and catching a LATAM flight over the Andes to Chile! Adios!