Life Abroad
How to Move Abroad?
Are you dreaming about moving abroad and trying out a life in a foreign country? Here you find the best tips and tricks about life abroad from a long-term expat. For the last +10 years, I have lived abroad. Counting countries such as Sweden, Spain, and Argentina.-
Working in Argentina: The Ultimate Guide For Foreigners
Working in Argentina can be a unique and rewarding experience. You will both be exposed to a new culture, new language, meet new friends, and explore this beautiful country in South America. However, working locally in Argentina is not all that easy! When working in Argentina, you will be significantly impacted by external factors of the Argentine economy such as inflation and currency exchange rates. Altogether it decreases the value of your salary over time and adds another level of stress to your everyday life. Many foreigners coming to Argentina seeking the opportunity to work here are not fully aware of the economic situation and its effects on the job…
-
An Expat’s Survival Guide to Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Are you dreaming about living in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital city? But you are not sure where to start? Then you have come to the right place! Buenos Aires is one of the top destinations in South America for expats, digital nomads, and other wanders. The city combines rich Argentine culture with the cosmopolitan feeling of a big city. When it comes to expat life in Buenos Aires, I have tried most. From living in illegally rented apartments, finding the best places to grocery shop, and getting my student visa and permanent residency in Argentina. Initially, I arrived in Buenos Aires intending to stay only 6 months as part…
-
University Torcuato di Tella: 5 Things to Know About Studying Here
University Torcuato di Tella, or in Spanish Universidad Torcuato di Tella, is a private university in Buenos Aires. It is also more commonly known as UTDT or simply di Tella. The university was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit organization. The mission was to educate Argentina’s new business, political, academic, and artistic generations. Today, the university is especially famous for its programs in social science, business, and architecture. And the university is among the best private universities in Buenos Aires – if not in all of Argentina! University Torcuato di Tella is also a popular university for international students. And they have exchange programs with many universities around the globe.…
-
How to Get a Student Visa in Argentina
Getting a student visa in Argentina is a very simple process. The required documentation by the Argentine migration office is quite straightforward and doesn’t require too much effort from you. In most cases, getting the required documentation is so easy that you don’t need a lawyer to help you. However, if you do end up in a special situation outside the normal procedures, it is recommended to seek legal assistance from a specialized migration lawyer. There are two different types of student visas in Argentina: I have lived in Argentina on my student visa for 3 years, which then allowed me to extend into a permanent residency. Before that, I…
-
30 Things You Need to Know About Living in Buenos Aires
Are you thinking about moving and living long-term in Buenos Aires? The vibrant South American city that houses the presidential Pink House, famous barbeques, tango, and a never-ending story with inflation. At first, it can seem quite confusing to live in Buenos Aires, and living here has its ups (and downs). But don’t worry! I’m here to help you with the 30 things you need to know about living in Buenos Aires! After 7 years in Buenos Aires, I have learned a thing or two about life here. There is, of course, a lot more to say about living in Buenos Aires than what I have mentioned here. So, if…
-
How to Find Long-term Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Are you planning to move to Buenos Aires for a couple of months? Or maybe even longer? It might not be as hard to find long-term accommodation in Buenos Aires as in many other more popular big cities should as New York, London, Paris (you name it). But you still need to be aware of the ins and outs of renting in Buenos Aires because there are quite a few things to keep in mind. In Argentina, in general, there are two ways of longer-term rental: Keep on reading to learn more about the difference between those two and many more valuable insights into long-term rentals in Buenos Aires! The…
-
10 Facts about Studying a University Degree in Argentina
Many people chose to study one semester abroad. But, why not take a chance a drive into studying a whole degree abroad? Argentina is an interesting and different destination to study for a university degree abroad. There is a lot of information to take into consideration when you are deciding whether to study for a university degree in Argentina. After having studied both a semester abroad on my undergraduate and two whole Masters’ Degrees here in Buenos Aires, I believe I have gotten some good insights into studying in Argentina. In this post, I want to share these insights with you and cover some of the basic facts about studying…
-
Accommodation near the University of Havana
It can be difficult to find the right accommodation while you take your Spanish course at the University of Havana. What is the best place to stay? What is the most economical accommodation near the University of Havana? I often get questions about accommodation recommendations in my post about studying Spanish at the University of Havana. So, to help you to find the perfect place to stay while studying Spanish in Havana, I have gathered some suggestions for accommodation while studying Spanish at the University of Havana. Remember to also check out the FAQ about studying Spanish at the University of Havana! The most popular place to stay in Havana…
-
The Best Tips for Studying Spanish in Havana
Studying Spanish at the University of Havana has turned into one of my by far most popular posts here on Becci Abroad. I keep getting a lot of comments and private messages regarding how to study Spanish at the University of Havana. However, you guys out there seem to worry more or less about the same issues regarding studying Spanish in Havana. Therefore, I decided to gather some of the most frequently asked questions about studying Spanish in Havana. Remember that you can read the original post here. Please feel free to comment in the section below, if you still have some doubts. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Studying Spanish at the…
-
How to Study Spanish at the University of Havana
With Cuba becoming such a popular travel destination why not combine your visit with improving your Spanish? The short-term Spanish courses at the University of Havana are a perfect choice for you to experience Cuba from within. I studied for more than four months at the University of Havana, and can truly approve of the classes and the teachers! Even though it is more than 4 years ago now, I still have contact with some of the other students and teachers. I have wanted to write this post for a long time to spread the word about this excellent opportunity to experience seeing a Cuba that most will not know about. Update: As of October…
