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When they find out you are a Laker fan they will kill you and eat you.
Other than that, it should be fun.
I'm currently exploring the possibility of moving to Argentina (BA, to be exact), and was curious as to how life is down there? I've saved up a decent amount of bread and two of my old college roommates are moving down there to teach ESL, and they said I should look into it. It would be for 6 months to a year. I'd have to quit both my jobs, but I could take my writing on the road. I'm also pretty sure that the flight medic gig will still be available for me since it's prn anyways, but the hospital job will be lost. Other than that, I would love to experience living in another country and I've heard nothing but good things about Argentina, be it the culture, women, etc. I'm currently trying to learn Spanish but I'm miles away from fluent. I know there's people on this board who live or have lived there, so I was curious as to what they have to say. Also, if I needed to would it be difficult to get a medic gig down there? Thanks.
When they find out you are a Laker fan they will kill you and eat you.
Other than that, it should be fun.
So, wait. You exclusively do flight medic role-playing prn?
Buenos Aires is crap right now. I know, I just moved from there because of it. I say wait a few more years before coming here. Things may start to look up once the we have for president and all her henchmen are out of power.
I hear dove hunting is really good there.
You're right, I'll where my Scola jersey just to be safe.
p.r.n. = as needed
How are things bad, exactly? Just curious b/c I don't live down there. Things aren't exactly peachy up here either.
Well, the fact that things are relatively ty in Argentina wouldn't change your experience too much in my opinion. You're essentially a tourist, so you won't be there for years...as long as you're able to get that job down there it'll be a fun time. I'd love to go down and live in Buenos Aires again, I've been trying to find some internships down there but I doubt any of that will be what I end up doing.
If you're there with a couple friends and you all have jobs/ a purpose for being there, I don't see how it could be a bad experience. Quite the contrary, the night life is great, the food is amazing, you'll be in a huge city with a lot to explore, etc. Plus, housing and food would be relatively cheap compared to what you're used to spending I'd imagine. If I had the chance, I wouldn't hesitate.
Is it commonplace to see Ginobili and Scola jerseys on the street in regular Argentina cities?
It's for price reasons really why tons of foreigners study abroad in Argentina...if you study Spanish and you're interested in studying abroad, Spain is the obvious choice but also clearly the most expensive option. This is why tons of people go to Buenos Aires...allows you to essentially do everything you can in Madrid except at a much lower cost. A year and a half ago was the last time I was in Buenos Aires and one night I ended up going to a party where most of the people were actually foreigners...a few from France, a few from Italy, and some Argentines...it was pretty cool.
I doubt it. You'll see more soccer + rugby jerseys more than basketball, but in Bahia Blanca, I'm sure there's tons of Manu jerseys being worn every day because they have the basketball culture and of course it's Manu's hometown.
Good stuff.
What's the price range of a 1-2 bedroom apt in the city? ballpark (in USD if you can)
I have no idea man, I've essentially lived in the US for my entire life. I was born in Buenos Aires and lived there until I was 1 lol, but I've been back either every year or every other year throughout my life...most of my family still lives in Buenos Aires, with the exception of my parents and sister. One of the other Argentines could answer this question better than me, or maybe you could find some info online.Good stuff.
What's the price range of a 1-2 bedroom apt in the city? ballpark (in USD if you can)
Also remember the exchange rate is in your advantage right now. Most commodities and food should seem relatively cheap, but things like clothes and electronics are actually pretty expensive there.
Good idea. I also recommend taking the flight with a three-hour layover in San Antonio.
buy a handgun there as soon as you can, since you can't carry a gun aboard. manu fans would eat you alive if you let them know that you are a Lakers fan.
do it! i've always wanted to live abroad. well worth the experience.
u already living as an expatriate imo. lol 13yr old calf tats
Nothing against Argentina, but what about Brazil? Isn't Brazil suppose to be the now?
OP speaks no Portuguese he would have a totally new language to learn if living in brazil, and you know its not easy thing to learn a new language. having been in america for years you still sound a crackheaded ruh which says a lot, no offense though.
Argentina is a filthy filthy place OP. Stay away.
I know that there was a mention of the Spanish language, I was just saying that Brazil might be a better destination in general. Brazil looks more attractive than Argentina. Doesn't Brazil have the largest city in the Western Hemisphere? No need to talk about me though. Just sayin'.
Great thread. Thats where I'm really interested to do my study abroad semester for college.
Experience of a lifetime in my opinion. I'ved lived in America all my life and the only other country I've been to is Mexico. If I had the chance, I would do it. Would be nice to live in another country for a year or two.
This. Portuguese is one of the hardest languages to learn, from what I've heard. Besides, my friends are in Argentina, anyways.
Don't get me wrong I would love to check out Brazil, but for Carnivale.
Nothing wrong with Argentina. If you got the chance and the money to do it, then do it. Argentina has a lot of fine women.
I heard Aids is at an all time high in Argentina, OP. If you do go make sure you take a few rubbers and be careful.
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