Accommodations
Gateway Argentina offers four distinct types of accommodation for our participants. We understand that one of the hardest parts of living abroad and adjusting to a new country is finding the right place to live. We have strived to create a network of great housing opportunities because we know that this has a significant impact on your overall experience in the city of Buenos Aires.
We offer:
• Home-stays• Student Residences
• Shared Apartments
• Private Apartments
Our Commitment to you:
We promise to offer only the best housing options in only the best neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. All of our accommodations have been handpicked by a Gateway Argentina staff member based on our extensive evaluation of their quality, location and our relationship with the property owner or host family.
What we ask of you:
Before deciding what type of accommodation you think will work best for you, please take a moment to read all the information below. We have outlined the difference between the options; this will better inform you of the distinct styles of living. Once we confirm your accommodation request, it is very difficult to make changes.
HOME-STAYS:
Home-stay includes:
• Single room, with Linens provided
• Two meals daily, breakfast and dinner
• Telephone access
• Family atmosphere
Some things to think about before choosing a homestay are:
• Would I enjoy living with a family?
• Would I be comfortable with sharing a bathroom?
• Can I live with pets?
• Will it be difficult to have privacy?
• It has been a long time since I have lived with a family, will I adjust?
• Will my dietary restrictions be too much to ask of my family?
• Will I be able to adapt my schedule to a family atmosphere?
We recommend home-stays if you can easily adjust to living with any age group, as some homes may have young children while others may have seniors living in the house. Home-stays are ideal for practicing Spanish with Argentines. Eating two meals a day with your new family provides an excellent opportunity to speak Spanish. Home-stays require flexibility and cultural adaption.
STUDENT RESIDENCES:
• Single or Double room
• Linens and Towels
• Optional laundry service
• Study space
• Internet access
• Telephone access for incoming calls
• Public phones for outgoing calls
• Kitchen area and Patio
• Cleaning Service
Some things to think about before choosing the Student Residence option:
• Will I enjoy living in a dorm setting?
• Will I be ok with sharing a room with another international student?
We recommend the student residence option for participants who want to live in a dormitory setting, can share a room and bathroom with another student, who want to meet international students from all over the world, are open minded, and are willing to adhere to the code of conduct required by the dormitory management.
SHARED APARTMENTS:
• Single room
• Host who is a student or young professional
• Telephone access for incoming calls
• Internet access (where available)
• Full use of common areas
Some things to think about before choosing the Shared Apartment option:
• Will I enjoy living with a young Spanish speaking professional or international student?
• Will it be easy for me to make friends?
• Will I be able to feel at home in someone else’s apartment?
• Will I be able to adjust to whatever their “house rules” are?
• Can I live with pets?
We recommend the Shared Apartments option if you enjoy meeting new people, are open minded and are looking forward to learning about the lifestyle of young professionals and students in Buenos Aires.
PRIVATE APARTMENTS:
• Studio or single room apartment
• Full kitchen
• Full bathroom
• Complete privacy
• Telephone access for incoming calls
• Cleaning service
Some things to think about before choosing the Private Apartment option:
• Will I enjoy living alone?
• Will it be easy for me to make friends?
• Will it be difficult for me to practice my Spanish?
• Would I be comfortable discovering many ‘how-to’s’ on my own?
We recommend Private Apartments for people who enjoy having total freedom, who are used to living independently and have the initiative to discover things on their own. Additionally this is a good option for people who value their privacy and enjoy their own space.
The next step:
Once we have received your program deposit and housing decision we will send you an accommodation questionnaire that will help us provide the best placement for you. We ask that when filling out this form you include any information that we will need to know in order to accommodate you better. Honest and well thought out answers will result in a better placement for you.
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