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International Semester at Austral
Few cities can match Buenos Aires artistic vibrancy and political energy; none can equal its beguiling marriage of European influence and Latin cultural flair. Make yourself a part of it all by joining BridgeAbroad for a year or a semester studying Argentine culture and politics at Buenos Aires esteemed Universidad Austral. You'll learn a... read more
Few cities can match Buenos Aires artistic vibrancy and political energy; none can equal its beguiling marriage of European influence and Latin cultural flair. Make yourself a part of it all by joining BridgeAbroad for a year or a semester studying Argentine culture and politics at Buenos Aires esteemed Universidad Austral. You'll learn about the country and the region as you develop a global perspective, strengthen your Spanish skills, and make new friends from across the world all while earning academic credit!
And with Bridge, you won't just be studying you'll be immersing yourself in the life of one of the world's great cities. From live music to classic turn-of-the-century literary cafes, wine tastings to all-night dancing, Buenos Aires serves up a near-limitless cultural spread. And with more than a quarter-century orchestrating exceptional intercultural experiences, Bridge knows how to make your time in Buenos Aires as horizon-expanding as possible. We'll pick you up at the airport, introduce you to the city, and help you settle in, leaving you free to take advantage of all the city and its people have to offer!
What makes Buenos Aires unique?
When UNESCO named Buenos Aires the World Book Capital in 2011, it was confirming something residents of the city already knew: Buenos Aires loves its books! Nowhere is this clearer than along downtown's Corrientes Avenue. Bookstores completely dominate the blocks between the Obelisk and Callao, and each one has its own unique flavor, from encyclopedic collections of Latin American fiction to delightfully disorganized piles of used reads. Just a few blocks away, along Santa Fe Avenue in Barrio Norte, stands the cities literary crown gem: El Ateneo Grand Splendid. Housed in a magnificently restored turn of the century theater, its as beautiful as it is comprehensive.
But all the glitz comes at a price, so bargain hunters may want to skip on over to one of the cities two permanent book fairs, held daily in Plaza Italia and Parque Rivadavia. And those in town in April shouldn't miss the annual Feria del Libro, a sort of Detroit Auto Show for books that brings high-tech literary exhibits and deep discount prices to Palermos La Rural. And for those seeking proof that Buenos Aires really is the World Book Capital: the line to get in can be several blocks long! Less
