From BA to Iguazú to Patagonia, Argentina is filled with experiences that will push you to grow, engage with the culture, and change your perspective. Working and living in Argentina will not only give you a different angle on workplace culture, but it will show you how to live locally which is a unique adventure on its own.

Through Puentes and my internship, I was invited into a space that made me feel comfortable yet challenged. The time I spent in the office and with coworkers is what I will cherish the most of this summer.

I fell in love with Buenos Aires over the course of this program and gained such valuable career, social, and personal experience. You learn a lot about yourself through this program, and it's certainly pushes you outside of your comfort zone in many ways. But that's the best part about it, and while Puentes is definitely there to help you through any tough times, you also have the independence to grow on your own throughout your time there.

Through Puentes, I furthered my global curiosity and had a wonderful experience enriching myself professionally, personally, and culturally. Now, I want to live abroad post-university and feel confident to do so.

Puentes gave me a unique experience of cultural immersion while allowing me to gain valuable professional experience. I explored possible career paths, learning about criminal law, and engaged in rewarding and challenging work. It was not only a taste of a possible professional career, but a full professional life, in a new and beautiful city.

Even though I wasn't able to go to Buenos Aires in person, I gained valuable professional experience and created international relationships through my remote internship with a Latin American community development NGO, right from my desk at home! Through closely guided mentorship, the Puentes program staff supported and enriched my personal growth all along the way. I cannot recommend the Puentes remote internship experience enough!

Life changing. You will leave Puentes as a stronger individual, smarter individual, and it will allow you to realize how many more opportunities are possible. All you have to do is go.

Everyone at Puentes always had open arms to help me with any struggles I was having within my internship or out. This was a great experience to have for my first internship! I would recommend to anyone interested or considering signing up; this experience changed my personal and professional life for the better!

This experience opened my eyes to what life could be like in a different country. Having a daily routine in Argentina made me appreciate the culture more, and made me reflect on aspects of United States' society which I saw flaws in. Through Puentes, I was able to make friends from a variety of schools, while I also gained a lot of professional knowledge.

Traveling abroad is an eye-opening experience. But working abroad builds a whole different skill set. During my time in Argentina, I have become more resilient and empathetic. Every day, grit and perseverance are what help me adjust to the work culture of an entirely new country. And as time passes, I become more and more at home, not just in my cozy Buenos Aires apartment, but also among my co-workers and my fellow Puentes interns.

The Puentes experience helped me further realize my interest in international business and was overall a positive learning experience where I grew both personally and professionally. I really did have a fantastic summer. I am so glad to have had the chance to work with the Puentes team and I am thankful to have this experience. Thank you for making this experience possible.

My summer (or rather, winter!) in Buenos Aires taught me as much about myself as it did about Argentina. I am so grateful to have experienced the sublime roar of water at Iguazú Falls and the immensity of Purmamarca's high salt flats, to have studied the searing history of Argentina's military junta, as well as the practice of international anti-corruption law, and to have come to know both my fellow Puentes interns and Argentinians, whether they were my coworkers, host family, or people I met on the street. My experience through Puentes was transformative in every sense of the word.

I truly cannot imagine a better way I could have spent the summer after my freshman year. Puentes struck the perfect balance between providing enough of a support system for us to feel comfortable and giving us enough freedom to explore on our own. I walked away with not only an incredibly professionally fulfilling experience, but also greater knowledge of Spanish, a warm relationship with my homestay mom, and a knowledge of and familiarity with Buenos Aires I wouldn't have thought possible to develop over just two months.

Puentes offers so more than just an internship. There is so much value in living in another country, and Buenos Aires is an amazing city. You could get an internship anywhere in the world, or you can do interesting work with a proud organization in Buenos Aires while also learning Spanish and getting an amazing cultural experience at the same time. Puentes allowed me to fall in love with not just my work but also Argentina and Buenos Aires as well.

Through my internship, I have learned a lot. I have been able to learn practical skills at my internship site, soft skills that I will use in future internships and jobs, and I have improved my Spanish. Through Puentes events, I have learned a lot about how to conduct myself while working, developing even more soft skills that will benefit me in any future jobs. Additionally, I’ve made lots of connections and even friendships through Puentes, for which I am very grateful.

I had an amazing Puentes internship that saw me bring a product from concept to launch. Throughout the development phases of my project, I had the opportunity to meet and work with individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, France, and Bangladesh: it was a truly international experience. The work was substantive, challenging, and most importantly of all, fun. I know that the lessons learned from my Puentes experiences have made me a far better working professional, and I look forward to seeing where the product I helped create is years down the road. I could not have asked for more from my Puentes internship.

From the moment I arrived in Buenos Aires, I was greeted by the Puentes staff and reassured that they would be there for whatever I needed. That first weekend was packed with useful information sessions and a great city tour that introduced me to the place I'd call home for the next two months. Curt, Ann, and Alicia were so friendly and often expressed their genuine interest in making our summer full of growth and enjoyable experiences. My internship site was incredible -- definitely something I did not expect, but was my hub of learning, creativity, and friendship. I got to explore the city and other parts of Argentina with other Puentes interns, and those memories are some that I will cherish forever! Overall, I had the most incredible summer with Puentes, and I would do it all again if I had the chance!!

Puentes is such a great program, they help you every step of the way in providing the absolute best experience, from cultural activities to assisting with getting the most from your internship. I so highly recommend!

My time in Buenos Aires has provided me with one of the most fulfilling life experiences I could have asked for. From the moment I touched down, The Puentes staff made me feel comfortable navigating my new surroundings. This was only magnified by the wonderful family they arranged that I live with and from the great internship experience I had. The Puentes staff truly leaves no stone un-turned in creating an cultural exchange program that is enriching and will leave its participants craving more. For me, this manifested by becoming a Latin American Studies Major and I can't thank Puentes enough for being a major actor in that decision. This program showed me a language and culture that I fell in love with and I am counting the days until I can visit again!

My time abroad in Buenos Aires has proved to be one of the most fun and formative experiences of my life! Porteños welcome outsiders to experience their culture in a number of ways - food, art, sports, and nightlife to name a few - and my Spanish language skills skyrocketed throughout the time I spent in the city. In addition to Buenos Aires itself and all of its intriguing “barrios,” there are innumerable possibilities for trips outside of the city, to other parts of the country or even to other countries! With the wealth of history and cultural events the city has to offer, it is impossible to be bored in Buenos Aires.

I was in Buenos Aires for a four-month long internship as a part of my graduate program in Germany. It was a great experience to be in that awesome city! I learned and saw so much during that time… I organized my stay with Ann, who leads Puentes. She was super supportive with her Buenos Aires expertise. She is a real Buenos Aires expert with an excellent network in BA, and she really knows where to go and what to do. It was a great experience!

My summer in Buenos Aires was the perfect combination of career development and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. During the workweek, I was exposed to the world of Latin American entrepreneurship through many of the engaging projects I worked on. Weekends exploring the rich offerings of Buenos Aires or traveling the country to experience everything from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia were equally unforgettable. Argentina is an incredible place, and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back and experience it again.

Interning in Buenos Aires was a wonderful and memorable experience thanks to all of the support provided by Puentes. From organizing a comfortable and cultural homestay experience to taking us on city tours, every detail was thoughtfully planned and supplemented a terrific experience gaining professional exposure in Argentina.

My summer in Buenos Aires was absolutely incredible. Every aspect of my trip from my homestay, to my work, to my travels exceeded all expectations. My Spanish improved so much just from interacting with people across the city, and I was exposed to so many different cultures. I could not recommend spending a summer here enough!

I loved every minute of my time in Buenos Aires. My experience living and interning in the vibrant Argentine capital taught me how to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances, to seek out learning opportunities at every turn, and not to take myself too seriously. I will remember this experience and the people I shared it with for the rest of my life.

My summer in Buenos Aires was the best summer I’ve had in a long time (even though, yes, it was winter in South America). Because of Puentes, I have a much greater sense of empathy for people who move to a new culture. I learned to be patient with myself and others, and I gained so much confidence in my ability to adapt and to challenge my comfort zone. I now have the professional experience and social capital to really pursue my passions and jump-start any career I choose.

For anyone looking to develop their professional skillset in an international context, Puentes is an excellent resource. They offer support for dealing with both the cultural and professional difficulties of an international internship , and the real-time work experience they were able to find me has helped me clarify my professional interests.

Puentes gave me the most unforgettable and enriching summer I could've hoped for as a student just starting to get a sense of my independence away from home and of the aspects of business (being analytical as well as having personal interactions with people) that I love most. In the city of bustling cafes, wide plazas, parrilla smoke and too many alfajor options, I was able to use my Spanish in professional and informal settings, get to know my host and my coworkers, and constantly stay on my toes as I became part of the restless ciudad porteña.

My experience through the Puentes program not only allowed me to learn about my professional development, but also about myself. The opportunity to learn about myself, while learning valuable skills through engaging project-based work at my internship placement. The ability to do all of this in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, makes Puentes an unforgettable experience.

My summer in Buenos Aires with Puentes was incredible! My job was rewarding, fun, and extremely educational, where I learned more about developing software as a real programmer than I ever could have in a classroom. Culturally, it was an incredible experience going from knowing no Spanish at all to somewhat functional, and traveling to Iguazu, Mendoza, and Salta are simply unforgettable experiences.