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General guidelines

1. Don't panic! Many International students already went through these situations and most of the people could overcome them (easily!).
2. Ask questions. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. A simple question can make you save much time and avoid bad circumstances. Communicate own experiences makes others skip the first steps (it would be a waste of time to invent the wheel twice!).
3. Participate. Shyness makes it difficult for you to know new people and things. A good friend of mine used to say "nobody is so poor to not have anything to teach". People are ready to know you, just invite them to know your world.

What you need to know

Before you travel

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) said "Improvisations are better when prepared." The better your prior preparation is, the better your opportunities to enjoy your exchange experience will be.

1. Join the mailing list . It is the main tool we use to communicate news and changes.

2. Use Internet to reserve your turn to make the visa and be sure to have all the papers you need for your visa proceeding

3. Health
   1. See your doctor for a check up
   2. Check if you fulfill the vaccine program

   3. Sign up your medical insurance

   4. See your dentist

4. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, we suggest you to bring enough cash with you. Credit cards can be helpful for emergencies. Arrange with your bank the way your money will reach the destination country. ¹

5. Scan your ID and passport and send them to your e-mail or web-disk

6. If you mean to work in Buenos Aires you can check the work and internships section.

7. Get a GSM 1900Mhz compatible cell phone to be able to use a local chip

8. Get in touch with some students who participate in the International Friend Program ² . For further information, check programa amigo internacional

During your stay

1. The first month is the hardest. The sooner you solve accommodation, university and Argentinian bureaucracy issues, the sooner you can start enjoying your stay.

2. You need a place to live. Look up the section accommodation

3. You will need to apply for your visa

4. If you want to practice some sports, you can check sports

5. Check the agenda as often as you can to keep yourself up to date on meeting, outings and other activities.

6. For further activities in Argentina or other neighboring countries, check turism

Academic issues

1. Bedelía is the office within the University that is in charge to assist students (local and International) about everything related to subjects, schedules, teachers, etc. Consult Bedelía about any academic doubt before you go to the International Relations Department.

2. If you don't know which subjects to sign up for, you can check the section materias or ask International Friend Program members ³

3. You university f origin is the one that actually decides whether you will obtain the equivalence on the subject you will attend in the foreign university. Be sure you don't waste time attending courses you won't have equivalence on.
4. Be aware that final exams:
   • Are generally oral, not written
   • cannot be taken after the established term
   • Are definitive. To take them again you should stay in Argentina a few more months, waiting for the next opportunity (if you don't stay, the first one you took will be the definitive).
   • Are independent from partials and practices, your prior scores don't matter.
5. You suggest you to introduce yourself to each teacher during the first lesson. Tell them who you are, where you are from, how your Spanish comprehension is and how long you are going to stay

6. If you need to improve your knowledge of Spanish, check: idiomas

7. You can record the lessons in mp3 player ⁴

8. If you don't know where to get copies and bibliografy of the subject, check with your schoolmates. You can usually find them at Alfa⁵ or at Lerú⁵

9. There are some no official websites where you can find resumes, synthesis, practices and tests that can be useful for your learning.

   • Fefu UCES Knowledgebase click the link UCES Knowledgebase

When you go back

1. It is not going to be easy. You will miss the exchange period
2. Spend these last days to answer the questionnaire to help us to make future International students stays better.

Other recommendations

• Take a look to the movie L'auberge espagnole

Footnotes