Full Time Internship | Buenos Aires

Choose between a homestay or a shared apartment.  

Homestay
Living with a homestay family is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of Argentina and students choosing this option find that it is often the most rewarding part of their experience abroad.

• Single Room. Two AIFS Abroad students may be placed in the same homestay.
• Breakfast everyday and Dinner M/F  
• Room weekly cleaning 

Apartment
Apartments are shared with other AIFS Abroad participants.  

• Single room   
• Utilities included 
• Basic kitchen equipped
• Cleaning common areas once a week. 
• Laundry facilities  
• Please note that apartments may be co-ed. 

Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Buenos Aires. 

Language 
Spanish is the official language in Buenos Aires. 

Architecture
Must see architecture includes: the Avenida de Mayo with its European stylish quarter; the colorful La Boca; Recoleta area and cemetery; the modernist area of Puerto Madero; Barolo Palace (The Divine Comedy building); the magnificent building of Aguas Argentinas, the green streets in Belgrano and Palermo neighborhood; among too many others.  

AIFS Abroad in Buenos Aires Site Staff

Buenos Aires Director – Bárbara Franconi 

Hola! My name is Bárbara Franconi and I am so pleased to be the AIFS Abroad Program Director of the program at the University of Belgrano in my beloved Buenos Aires in Argentina. I oversee the AIFS Abroad Buenos Aires program and my team and I have been working with international students from all over the world for many years now.

Student Services – María Giorello 

I have a degree in Communications Sciences. Before going to study in Buenos Aires, the city I chose to live and raise my career and family, I lived in different parts of Argentina and also in the Netherlands for six months. I’m in charge of Student Services and I’m passionate about organizing cultural activities and offering the much-needed support during an experience abroad, helping you be successful and expand your knowledge of the world and your inner self. 

Internship Coordinator – Bárbara Botte 

I’m Barby, from Buenos Aires. I lived in the countryside for a few years and then returned, which gave me a new perspective on the city and everything it has to offer. I studied in the US and the UK! And I’ve traveled all over the US, South America, and Europe. I love the arts, theater, literature, and I’m a very sociable person who enjoys building community and creating strong bonds. 

A cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Argentina. 

Typical activities, tours and visits may include: 

• Guided sightseeing tour of the city
• Welcome meal 
• Soccer training with locals   
• Tango show
• Empanadas cooking workshop  
• La Boca 
• Recoleta tour 
• Farewell traditional dinner 

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Buenos Aires and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Argentina. Previous excursions have included: 

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guided tour of the barrio histórico and free time to explore. Includes round-trip transportation.

Fiesta Gaucha (Traditional Gaucho Party) (Argentina)
Day Trip
Estimated fee: $TBA*
Tour of ranch with demonstrations of traditional gaucho skills and an opportunity to go horseback riding. Includes round-trip transportation and a parillada (Argentine barbecue) lunch.

Iguazú Falls (On the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay)
2 Days
Estimated fee: $725*
Free time to enjoy a boat ride, walking trails, Iguazú Falls’ eco-train, or to explore. Includes round-trip transportation, breakfast, and accommodations near the Falls.

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.