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Student Services Help
Desk
For all questions on the student end, we have established a Student Services
Help Desk. Our bilingual office and Spanish school staff in Buenos Aires is
available each business day to address any concerns that may arise and students
additionally have a 24-hour emergency contact number in Buenos Aires and each
Expanish destination. From helping students select courses to choosing the best
gym, the staff of Expanish is here to help.
Health and Traveler’s
Insurance
Expanish *highly* recommends that all students have comprehensive international
health and travel insurance abroad for the full duration of their program. For
those who wish to purchase insurance, Expanish has teamed up with CareMed
International to offer students two comprehensive travel and medical insurance
packages at affordable monthly rates to ensure international coverage for our
students. Plans for insurance abroad include medical, legal and technical
services, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are valid for study in
Buenos Aires, or any Expanish destination, along with travel around South
America.
Health and Safety Information
Expanish assures all students that we take health and safety as well as safe
travel practices very seriously on each of our programs abroad. International
concerns and all emergency information available in Argentina are taken into
heavy consideration when developing our programs and are at the forefront of our
minds throughout the length of each student’s program. Please visit our Buenos
Aires Health and Safety page for more info on safety abroad on Expanish programs.
Student Visas
Depending on their nationality, some students may be required to apply for a
student visa if studying Spanish in Argentina on a program over 90 days in
duration. Please visit our Student Visa page for specific requirements about
your home country.
Airport Pick-Up
Students can choose the additional option of an airport pickup, where they will
be met at the Buenos Aires international airport and transported to their
accommodation by hired car.
Pre arrivals and
Welcome Materials
Students receive an electronic pre-arrival pack the week before their program
begins to help students prepare for their trip. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires,
students receive further welcome and orientation materials to help acquaint them
with the city. The packet contains a variety of information, including tourist
info about Buenos Aires, program and class information, and activity information
such as city tours to be used during their stay in Argentina.
Cell Phone
For a deposit of US$50 and a small weekly rental fee, students in Buenos Aires
are given a private cell phone for the duration of their program in order to
maintain contact with local friends and faraway family members. The deposit is
refunded in full at the end of the program, provided the cell phone is not
damaged, lost, or stolen.
Conversation Partner
(Intercambio)
Students wishing to practice their Spanish with a local native Spanish speaker
in Buenos Aires who is learning their native language can be introduced to an
Intercambio language exchange partner (subject to availability based on native
language). Students can practice both languages while meeting at their leisure
throughout the duration of their stay (minimum one month). For students studying
for shorter amounts of time, Expanish schools plan weekly activities to
participate in intercambios with locals. |
