Introduction of me: The Gringo who lost his way

I was born in Needham Massachusetts and lived there until I was three. I then moved to Teaneck New Jersey, where I have lived ever since. I am a Junior at New York University in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and was just the most recent Senator for the Gallatin School. In Gallatin, my concentration is entrepreneurship – literally the study of organizations, hBuenos Aires Highlights: Highlightssual definition and can be looked at in many ways. First of all, it is the combination of the three fields, business, psychology. and computers – that interests me the most. Second, the three fields lend themselves to what I eventually would like to do in life, which is run my own business. Third, if you put a Gallatin spin on my concentration it can be called how one does business, how one communicates and trusts those they work with, and how one uses technology to get an advantage in the work place.

This semester I am studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, I will concentrate on learning Spanish. To facilitate this, I will live with a host family so I can truly immerse myself in Argentinian culture. Studying here ties into my concentration by being a great business asset and resume builder, as well as an important component of my education. I feel it is important to be fluent in another language no matter what profession one goes into. Spanish, particularly, will be a very important skill to have because by being able to communicate with others in their native tongue, I will be able to open doors that people who only speak English will not be able to utilize.

I am taking four classes while I am in Buenos Aires. I am taking Creative Writing, Reporting Buenos Aires, Spanish for Advanced Beginners, and The Art of Travel. All the classes are centered around Buenos Aires itself whether it be its language, culture, or how to write and talk about it. My hope is to be fluent in Spanish before I leave, but that is very improbable. However, combining living with a family and taking classes centered around the culture of Buenos Aires, I hope to become fluent in the culture of Buenos Aires. I want to understand a Porteno (Someone who lives in Buenos Aires) at his or her core. To be in their shoes, as one might say. I will let you know how my goal progresses as you continue to read my blog.

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