¡Bienvenido!

Hello there, and welcome to my blog!  I originally intended for this to be set up before I arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but as it seems that being "late" has been a running theme for my travels so far, I find that it is appropriate that this blog should come four days after my arrival (elaboration on this to follow in subsequent posts).  I'll be updating this as frequently as possible, which should be often as I have finally located internet access in my homestay apartment (in the kitchen, no less, which, if you know me, is quite fitting).  As I said, I arrived in Buenos Aires on August 1st, and am scheduled to depart somewhere around November 28th - but we shall see what happens.  I am studying in Buenos Aires through the program IES (International Exchange of Students), with approximately 100 other students, about 7 of whom are also from GWU.  I will be taking classes at the IES center, and I will also have the opportunity to take one or more classes at some of the local universities. Throughout my four months here, I will have the opportunity (both through IES and my own means) of traveling all over Argentina and to some of its neighboring countries, and will be able to experience the culture of South America through theater shows; outdoor activities such as hiking, ranches, bike tours; rugby, polo, and fútbol matches, and my favorite, FOOD. 

 My first official post will follow soon, and I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures, mishaps, and discoveries.  Enjoy the rest of the summer y buena suerte!!