Week Four

Sunday: Went to a fería (street fair) in Recoleta (a barrio in Buenos Aires) with a few friends today. It was huge and there were so many people! It was really cool though. There were so many interesting booths. A lot of very talented people here. I definitely want to go back before I leave. So many unique things! Spending the night planning our trip that starts on Saturday! Ahh! It's coming up so fast!

Monday: Went to the bus station after class to buy tickets for Bariloche today! The trip is going to be around 22 hours, but it shouldn't be terrible. We booked a hostel for 3 nights today and will extend if we decide to stay in Bariloche until the end of the week.

Tuesday: Went out with some friends to celebrate my birthday, since I was sick last Thursday. It was a good time! We didn't stay out too late due to school in the morning!

Wednesday: Just a normal day of school. We reviewed for our final all day. I had my academic advising appointment at 4:20. It ended up being 5:10, but I got my classes figured out. I didn't actually sign up for them though. I have to sign up for them on Monday the 14th at 8 am and for my native classes, I have to get permission from the head of the department. I will be glad when everything is set in stone in 3 weeks! Right now I'm planning to take:

•  Latin American Literature
• Latin American History
• Photography
• History of Media and Art

Thursday: Had the written portion of my final today. It was pretty easy. Afterward, some friends and I went to pick up our background checks. We found out that if we leave the country during our break (which we might) we have to re-do our background checks. Annoying, but no big deal. Also, I finally figured out where the colectivo (bus) by my house is, so I don't have to walk as far everyday!

Friday: Had the oral portion of my final today. I'm so glad that this class is done! It wasn't terrible, but at 5 hours a day, it was really long. I went to the supermarket to pick up a few things for my vacation and then went to the post office to mail some things. I am pretty much all packed up and ready to go to Bariloche tomorrow!

On Saturday we are heading to Bariloche, Argentina! It's a 22 hour bus ride and we're leaving around 1 p.m. I'll see you all in a week! :)