📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Green Lion Argentina
💼 What the programme involves
This program is a great way for you to jump into Argentine culture while giving you an opportunity to learn about this country's rich history. The week is a good chance to learn and understand local customs and phrases that will help you take full advantage of your time here, as well as being a good first step for your following programs. It is the perfect way to learn more about local people, culture, customs, language and so much more! You will be learning a lot about how important sport is in Argentina, especially football since Argentina has a world- famous football team with many famous football players! You will get a glimpse of this country's interesting past by visiting historical sites, and get the chance to see more of the Argentine lifestyle. You will also be having culture, language, and cooking classes throughout the week! -- Aims & Objectives - Help you become familiar with your local surroundings, Teach you helpful phrases in the local language, Broaden your knowledge of the local customs, history and culture, Provide a full induction, preparing you for a longer stay
🏠 Accommodation on site
As a homestay, you will be a guest in an intimate setting with your host family! A great way to get up close and experience the lives of the locals. Your hosts will be cleaning your room weekly, but you are expected to contribute in keeping a general tidiness around the home and your room. -- Your hosts will be serving you from your home at the accommodation. The food will be typically local argentinian food that the family themselves would be eating!
📍 About the location
General La Madrid is a town in the wider Buenos Aires Province about 5 hours away from the Buenos Aires township. Its calm surroundings are very relaxing and its quaint buildings have rich history. The area is surrounded by greenery and friendly faces and it's a great place for anyone who does not like crowded places or those getting bored or stressed out by city life! -- Being in a small town district, nearby to this facility you will find a range of facilities including: ATMs, Restaurants, Coffee shops, Mini-mart and supermarkets, Gym, Swimming pool. -- On your spare days we can recommend some nice ideas for day trips such as hiking up north of the city, where there is a famous local waterfall, or the beautiful beaches down south!
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, see starting dates in description, mandatory to start program, participation fee 385€ for the week