Are you interested in learning more about studying abroad from someone who is doing it now or who just recently came back to the States? The British Council has recently posted their latest batch of student blogs. Also, as part of the IIEPassport Student of the Month campaign we are featuring Jeremy Sperling from NYU. He recently studied in Prague and has a great story to tell that you should definitely check out. Finally, our destination of the month feature explores Argentina, and our city portal feature is growing monthly.

One of our annual projects - a destinatin of the month calendar - is fast approaching. If you've studied abroad in any of our featured 08-09 countries (Austria, Ecuador, China, England, Morocco, Italy, Singapore, Peru, Japan, South Africa, Switzerland, or Thailand), or if you're there now, we'd love to feature your pictures and stories both in the calendar and on our website. Please email us for more information or just send us your pictures.

We hope you enjoy.

Cheers,

Josh
Your IIEPassport General Manager

British Council USA Student Blogs

With its diverse landscape, cosmopolitan flair and rhythmic tango, in addition to a strong higher education system, Argentina presents a prime destination for international students. The blend of European and indigenous influences makes the country's culture fascinating to explore. Argentina, the eighth-largest country in the world by land area, comprises most of the southern half of South America, sharing borders with Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.

Argentina is the site of some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts and impressive waterfalls. The landscape ranges from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires on the eastern coast. Argentina has many miles of Southern Atlantic coastline, as well as the fertile plains of the Pampas that serve as the nation's breadbasket. Argentines are mostly descendants of Spanish and Italian immigrants, as well as indigenous groups, many of whom intermixed with the Europeans during the time of the conquistadores.

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