Grace Worwa
<p>I’m studying for a semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I hope to improve my Spanish language skills and learn more about the country’s women’s rights movement. I’m from the U.S. state of Minnesota, where I also attend college and study Spanish, Political Science, and English. I’m on a pre-law track and hope to pursue a career in immigration law.</p>
Blogs by Grace Worwa
The Shock of Home
A week ago, after a 10-hour flight, a 6-hour layover, and another 2-hour flight, my plane finally touched down at the Minneapolis airport. To be honest, it...
A Month of Goodbyes
July is here and my study abroad experience is coming to a close. Over the past couple of weeks, I've said goodbye to IES Abroad, to my professors, and to many...
Second-Language Living
Living and breathing Spanish was one of the main reasons that I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires, but it was also one of the things that scared me the most...
The Academic Rollercoaster: Class at a Buenos Aires University
I chose to take a “facultad” class this semester, and it was probably one of the most riskiest and scariest decisions I’ve made while abroad. However, this past...
Bariloche: What’s Behind the Touristy Exterior?
At the beginning of May, we took a class trip to Bariloche. Our IES class "Making of Patagonia" taught us to travel not as tourists, but ethnologists who look...
Trekking through Patagonia: Four Days in the Wilderness
I was the most novice of all novice backpackers until one day I made the crazy decision to go on a 4-day trek (that ended up being 3 days) with my friends in El...
My First Hostel
If you’re like me, you might be a bit skeptical about hostels. This past weekend, I tried hostel living for the first time, and it turned out to be an...
Food, Wonderful FOOD!
The food in Buenos Aires is incredible that it's hard to know where to begin. To get you started, here is a list of the best meals and desserts I’ve had so far...
Living in Buenos Aires (Not Visiting)
When I imagined studying abroad, I pictured all the touristy things I would do, like seeing the sights and eating the food. What I didn’t imagine was navigating...
Mid-Stride from Minnesota to Buenos Aires: Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Preparing for the practicalities of your trip is important, but don’t forget to take some time to mentally prepare yourself too. When you’re about to take a...