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I'm in a conundrum, my residency (temporary student residence) is expiring (my dni date is next thursday) and while I have been intending to renew it (because I'm still enrolled at uni) a paperwork f*ckup by the uni has pushed the trámite to last possible minute against my will. Meanwhile...

http://www.argentinaindependent.com/currentaffairs/opinion/the-consumption-factor-in-argentine-politics/ Very thorough piece which was originally published at "el diplo". Includes a sequence of tv ads from the 90s and it really help me relate to this (in)famous period of Argentina's life.

I was told about zona prop and soloduenos, but I wonder how people here would look for a new flat/house these days (rentals).

I just got myself a DNI so I'm now thinking of getting a current account to trivial payments, bills, mercadolibre, etc. Does anyone have a recommendation? Do banks charge maintenance fees on current accounts here? Specially if there's no regular incoming deposits?

About 2 months ago I filed for a student residency and got a precaria for 3 months. Does anyone know if there's a way to check the status of my application?

I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how to start looking for a office space for rent in Capital Federal. I need to use it for occasional meetings so I could rent hourly but honestly would prefer a monthly rental if the price is right. Does anyone any starting point for this search? Any...

Anyone knows of there's an active car sharing system in BA? Such as zipcar or car2go?

Hi all, so I made my first withdrawal the other day to see the experience and check the rates. Rate wise I think my bank is doing a reasonable job, and I wouldnt mind doing this more often but than Banelco (the atm point I used) charged me almost 90pesos for that withdrawal (in 2000pesos...

So, I hangout near congreso daily so I probably get a bias opinion but, Are we at protest season in Buenos Aires now? I don't mean to start a political discussion on the motives of the protest, or the right to protest, etc... I'm just curious about the frequency of them at this time of the...

I'm considering different postgrad-study options in Marketing/Business administration here in BsAs. Is there anyone here who had studied here with whom I could connect for guidance and advice?

Hi, I wonder if anyone had experience in plugging Australian or Chinese devices using Type I plug (pictured below) into wall sockets here. They all look the same (2 angled pins and a longer earth pin) but I read elsewhere that in argentina the 2 angled pins are electrically reversed, which...

I have been here for a month now and then only thing I chastise myself for leaving at home is: hair styling wax/pomade/mud. Back in Europe I used whichever brand I could find. Here I can't find any. Already bought 4 different 'ceras' from hair product shops and farmacy and they are all greasy...

Hi all, I'm looking into doing a business related master to complement my 4+ years experience as a designer abroad. Family and friends have guided me to UBA (mba or marketing), UP (mba), UCES (marketing) and I am planning to visit UCA and UADE next. Prices do vary quite a bit but it is hard...