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    Useful Public Transportation Website

    Hey everyone, I've run into a bunch of expats (newbies and vets alike!) that haven't heard of this government website that is brilliant for maneuvering public transportation here in Buenos Aires: http://mapa.buenosaires.gob.ar/ Just spreadin the knowledge!! I hope this is helpful :)
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    Ultima Prorroga after 6 months...the perma-tourist crackdown is real

    I would just like to share a little bit about my situation (as a type of warning, I guess) and ask some questions. I'm a US citizen that arrived here in September '10 and at the end of November I went to Colonia just to check it out (the first time I'd ever been). I got back into Argentina just...
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    University in English??

    Sorry to pincharte el globo, but there are no full degree programs in English. At least I'm 99% positive! Many universities here have classes in English for international students, like UB, but none offer full programs. Suerte!
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    Arriving on one-way ticket. Problems?

    Hi Harrison, The same exact thing happened to me on the way here that happened to TarHeelBluze. I had a one way ticket with American Airlines, Boston to EZE. The woman checking me in gave me some blab about how if I was denied entry into the country for some reason then Argentina would make...
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    Spanish tutor, informal/cheap

    I know how you feel! Isn't it awful? I think the trick is to just be strict with yourself, because it sure is easy to give up and speak English. What has helped me is the following 1. Speak only in Spanish to locals. If they detect your accent and throw some English back at you, either...
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    Expat wine group?

    I would love to join; are younger members welcome? I'm 22 and am far from a connoisseur but just love wine! I agree that 6:30 sounds a little early... 7:30 is ideal :) I also vote for a weeknight!
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