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Fun Add-on Short Courses!
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GIC Argentina short courses in Buenos Aires
One of the benefits of a GIC Argentina program is the ability to participate in a wide variety of "short courses" – from yoga to extreme sports. And, one of the great benefits of choosing Argentina for your program is that the amazing exchange rate lets you try so many things that are typically more expensive in your home country. Combining your program with a short course will also allow you to meet more Argentineans during your program. Make the most of your time in Argentina, and augment your primary program by learning something totally new.
 You need to be registered in a GIC Argentina program in order to participate in the following short courses:
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Tango / Salsa Lessons
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| | Price Tango: US$60 / week Price Salsa: US$40 / week
The Tango lessons are held from Monday-Friday. The course comprises 2 group lessons and one private lesson per week. Group classes are held in the evening and last 1 and 1/2 hour. Tango and Salsa lessons are also included for free with your gym membership (only for students staying in the student residence in Buenos Aires).
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Yoga Classes
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Schedule and price: inquire
Enjoy an invigorating but calming practice with focus on building strength from the inside out. These classes promote balance, physical health, flexibility and over all well-being. These yoga classes integrate postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to harmonize your body, mind and spirit. Its a great way to increase your strength, flexibility and general well-being! |
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Horseback Riding and Showjumping
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Price: inquire
Classes are held at the Club Hipico de Buenos Aires from Tuesdays to Sundays. The club is open from 8AM to 8PM. Lessons are in small group or private. Schedule and estimated price are subject to change, please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. Experience the joy of communicating with and handling a horse, or the excitement and challenge of jumping today! |
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Wine Tasting Course
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The wine tasting course consists of 3 wine tasting sessions of approx. 2 hours each where you will learn about and taste different types of Argentine red, white and sparking wines. The wine tasting classes are conducted in Spanish with English translations when needed. |
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Sea Kayaking Course
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Price: inquire
Kayaks are small boats with a covered deck and the ability to include a spraydeck. Classes are held Saturdays and Sundays in the morning or afternoon. Schedule and estimated price are subject to change, please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. |
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Theater - Improv
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Schedule and Price: inquire
Improvisational theater or improv is a form of theater in which actors perform spontaneously without a script. Performances or scenes typically follow a general theme and format, often in response to audience suggestions. In all forms of improvisation, the actors invent the dialogue and action as they perform. Come experience the creativity, flexible thinking, energy and fun of improv! |
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DJ - Electronic Music Course
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The DJ and Electronic Music course is held at the SONICA, Electronic Music Institute. The classes are composed of locals and international students alike. Learn about sound recordings, playback devices, sound systems, etc., as well as techniques used by DJs to manipulate the prerecorded music. Please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. |
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Photography Course
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The photography school is located a couple of blocks away from our school. Analog and digital photography courses are offered in different levels such as: basic photography, lighting, portrait, social events, digital retouching, etc. Schedule and estimated price change every month. Develop your own personal style in one of our popular photography courses! |
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Flying Trapeze / Aerial Acrobatics Course
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The course lasts 4 week, 2 lessons per week. Each lessons lasts approx 2.30 hours and are held in the neighborhood of Palermo in the afternoon or evening. Are you ready to fly? Schedule and estimated price are subject to change, please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. |
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Rowing - Sculling Course
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Rowing is an excellent low-impact cardiovascular activity. This course is ideal for those looking for a new form of recreation and fitness. Beginner's rowing classes include basic safety and boat handling instruction, as well as basic rowing techniques. Team building, fitness & endurance, and the joy of the open water - what more do you want?! |
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Rock Climbing Course (climbing wall)
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The rock climbing short course in Buenos Aires is on a climbing wall, having grips for hands and feet, and made of multiplex board with holes drilled therein. The lessons are held in Ateneo de la Juventud gym, which is located 2 blocks away from the student residence in Buenos Aires. Classes can be held Mon-Fri from 4 to 10PM. Schedule and estimated price are subject to change, please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. |
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Scuba Diving Certification Course
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In order to earn your scuba certification, you'll participate in classroom sessions and practice essential diving and safety skills in a pool. Finally, you'll test your knowledge on a written exam and apply your skills during training dives in open water.
Upon completion of this course, you'll receive a certification card that identifies you as a trained diver. |
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Wakeboarding Course
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Wakeboarding involves riding, on a single board, the wake of a speed boat designed to create larger wakes. Beginners will focus on simply staying upright, whereas advanced course participants will learn to do grabs, spins, and other tricks in the air using the wake as a ramp. Before you know it, you'll be doing whirleybirds, scarecrows, tootsie rolls and butter slides! |
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Cooking Course
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Each cooking class in Buenos Aires includes 4 traditional dishes. Dishes change every week and very depending upon the season. At the end of each class the chef and students share the table to taste the dishes previously cooked accompanied by a glass of Argentine wine. |
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Skydiving Course
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A Tandem Skydive is where you are physically attached to an instructor by a harness. You will exit the aircraft in Tandem from 10,000 feet about the ground, free fall for nearly 35 seconds, and then descend under a parachute built for two. After just ten minutes of instruction, you will be on your
way to the experience of a lifetime. |
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Polo
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Price: inquire
The Polo day course includes an introduction to the Polo Pony. A horse trainer will explain how the polo ponies are chosen for the sport, their bloodlines, and how they are trained. You can also watch practice drills and learn about what it takes to train a great polo pony. You can watch a polo exhibition match and see this intricate and fast-paced game happen in front of you and take a horseback ride through the countryside. |
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Kiteboarding Course
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Price: inquire
Students will learn to then "surf" by flying the kite toward the water, with the board initially pointing downwind, with the student being pulled up out of the water as the board starts to plane. Students will learn to use their feet to edge steer the board across the wind and edge into the water, which has the effect of acting like a keel. |
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Windsurfing Course
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In this windsurfing course, you'll learn how to stand on a sailboard - typically 8 to 15 feet in length, with a single sail. Classes are held in 40 min away from downtown Buenos Aires by train. Lessons are private with an instructor, they last one our and include all gear. Schedule and price are subject to change, please consult with front desk upon arrival for further details and reservation. Experience the thrill of sailing and surfing at the same time! |
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