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• Argentina
• BaWiSo-23
• Undergraduate
• SoSe 2026
• Time spent at the partner university: 5 months
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1. Preparation

I would recommend booking only the flight to Buenos Aires or choosing a flexible return ticket, as many students decide to travel around South America after the semester. It is also very helpful to contact students who have already been there, as they can share landlord contacts and recommendations for accommodation. Many exchange students live in shared houses with around ten to twelve people, which is also a great way to meet others. I would personally not recommend booking an Airbnb for the whole semester. It is also important to check the necessary vaccinations early, especially if you plan to travel to places such as the Amazon. Apart from that, most things can be organised quite spontaneously once you are there.

2. Accommodation

I lived in Palermo Soho, where many exchange students stay. It was a very convenient and social area, but it can also feel a bit touristy and less authentic. Looking back, I think Almagro is a great alternative. It is more residential, still close to Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood, and gives you more of a local Buenos Aires experience. I would recommend contacting exchange students who are already in Buenos Aires and taking over their apartment when they leave. This usually works quite well. The university also creates a WhatsApp group, which is helpful for finding flatmates and searching for accommodation together. I would not recommend Airbnb, as it is usually very overpriced. Living in a shared apartment is also a nice part of the exchange experience. It is also useful to bring some euros or US dollars in cash, as paying rent in cash is quite common and can sometimes be cheaper.

3. Academic life at host university

The workload of my courses was quite manageable compared to WU. Most professors were very understanding, and it was usually possible to find a solution if you wanted to miss a class for travelling. In general, I still had a lot of freedom and could travel on many weekends or during public holidays. The courses I took were not too demanding, had little compulsory attendance, and were also a good way to meet both international and Argentinian students. The campus is very beautiful, the food is affordable, and the university is well organised. The International Office was especially helpful throughout the semester. They also organised a Welcome Day, which made it easy to meet other exchange students at the beginning.

5. Every day life in the host country

Buenos Aires has a lot to offer and everyday life there is very easy. Public transport is reliable and cheap, and Uber is also very affordable. I often used Uber Moto to get around. Areas such as Palermo, Belgrano and Recoleta felt very safe, although you should still be careful and avoid certain neighbourhoods, especially at night. There are endless social and leisure activities, including restaurants, bars, cultural events and sports. Tennis and padel are very popular, and the university also offers sports such as swimming, volleyball and tennis. Buenos Aires is also a great base for travelling around South America. Flights and buses to countries such as Brazil, Chile, Bolivia and Peru can be quite affordable. I travelled almost every weekend and would definitely recommend leaving one or two extra months after the semester for travelling.

6. Testimonial

My exchange semester in Buenos Aires was one of the best experiences of my studies. I met amazing people from many different countries, learned a lot about new cultures and had the opportunity to travel around South America. What made it especially memorable was the combination of living in such an exciting city, making close friendships and experiencing so many new things in a short time.