Also, the trips planned by the program were great and allowed us to see more of Argentina. Studying abroad was truly an unforgettable experience! I would highly recommend the summer sessions in Cordoba!

This experience also helped me truly evaluate the American culture, society and government and determine what I want to change.  I recommend this program to anyone who
seeks challenge and self-improvement!

When I left I really felt that I was part of the culture and community surrounding Cordoba because of the generosity and open mindedness of the people living there.  It was a great experience and I hope to make it back.

My host family was perfect for me; Susana did an amazing job of finding the perfect fit. Everyone in the program was not only professional and helpful, but they soon became like family.

My personal highlights were hearing Castro and Chávez speak in the UNC football stadium, paragliding in La Cumbre, hiking the mountains in Salta, crossing the Río de la Plata to Uruguay, and tasting the dulce de leche of Candonga. Of course, nothing compared to great conversation over mate with my new friends and family.

The best advice I can give is to be open-minded and friendly; you will find it reciprocated three-fold. Some of the best conversations I had and some of the most interesting people I met were at bus stops, coffee shops, and in taxis, so don't be shy!

The administration is different, culture foreign, campus organized in a different way, and language a barrier. But greater than my fear of the unknown was my excitement: the thrill of going to a place you cannot picture before arriving and meeting people you could never guess you would meet. And it is exactly this energy that people will feel when you arrive, and make them all the more eager to welcome you. And what I was afraid of has become an adventure here. The first week I was lost every time I came to campus, but met most of my friends trying to find my way back again. Figuring out new ways to speak or sign something to people has made conversations both unique and at times, hilarious.

Cordoba is a special place. I found it incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived in the airport. The program coordinators are extremely familiar with both U.T. and U.N.C. in all their wonderful quirks. There is plenty to explore here: the beautiful Sierras outside the city, the best ice cream you will ever taste, students eager to talk and share their views on pretty much everything, a thriving (almost insane) nightlife, and families who live for “asados” and hyperactive gatherings of family and friends. You will find your time here wonderfully over-stimulating and interesting in the obvious and minute details of everyday life. More than learning about a new city in a new country, you will learn more about yourself and what challenges make you grow academically and personally. Enjoy!“

and what an adventure it´s already been! Living with a host family has made our experience here much more personal and worthwhile. The relationships we have made will be one of the most valuable things we will take with us when we leave. This city has so much to offer and there is never a dull moment. Whether we are stuck in a mosh pit of Argentineans on a public bus or sipping mate with friends in one of Cordoba´s beautiful parks, we never know what the day will hold. The student life has been incredibly welcoming and quite entertaining. Get ready for some filling “asados”, all-night dancing at "boliches", good conversations over mate, and lots of mullets!

One of the most exciting aspects of the program is getting to live with a host-family while you are studying. I must admit that they were a key instrument in helping me understand the Argentine culture.

I feel that living with them enhanced the immersion aspect of the program because it allowed me to experience first hand the complexity of the Argentine family and allowed me to see what was important to them while at the same time learning about daily routine activities that define a culture.

It also forced me to quickly learn cultural expressions in Spanish and helped me create a social life while in Cordoba. My host-family and I became very close and I'm glad I was able to be there for them. I now feel like I have a second family in Argentina!”

I can’t express how amazing it was to be with my family in just one paragraph. My host family brought me in to their home and made me feel like it was my home from the first day I was there. My family in Argentina is my second family, and I only lived there for six weeks. My host brother and sister are my best friends and we will always be close because of this experience. They are my age, which also allowed me to meet their friends and experience Córdoba with other Argentines my age. Living with a family gave me an opportunity to experience Argentine culture to the fullest and meet lifelong friends at the same time. I miss my family dearly and I can’t wait to go back to my second home to see them!”

In my host family application I was not very specific with what type of family I wanted, but Susana and Roxana placed me with the perfect family. Living in a foreign country it makes the adjustment much easier by having a family. Sitting down for family dinner every night was so much fun because we would all have a chance to talk about our day. It was very comforting living with a family again. My family and I became very attached and we still email every other week. I can not wait to go back to Argentina a visit my family.

Whether it was engaging in late dinner conversations, going to “boliches” and concerts with my brother or simply sharing mate one day after classes, my family welcomed me as a son dispelling any discomforts that can come with staying with an unfamiliar family. I have lived with families in past cultural programs; however, none match my Cordobese family. My summer in Argentina was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I am happy to say that I will be going back to see them this year.”

My host family was so generous with their time and their lives, and really welcomed me as part of their family. Even after a year, we still keep in touch with emails and photographs, and hope to visit one another again someday.”