3.5 years ago, the adventure in Argentina ended for me. The pandemic forced me to leave the country and say goodbye to my host family and friends. I think I can say for all my fellow exchange students that coming back was far from easy. In this very long period, of course, a lot has happened that I would like to share with you today.

In September 2020, I started studying Tourism and Leisure Management. During my studies, I got the chance to study a semester in Barcelona and do an internship in Malaga. These were two special experiences that taught me a lot and from which I have kept several good friends. I am obviously very happy that I was able to do these things, but regardless, Argentina always remained in my mind.

In the summer of 2022, I took my chance and joined TUI as an Airport Service Officer at the International Airport of Ostend-Bruges. I never imagined that I would end up with such a wonderful team and that I would get to do such a fantastic student job. A few days ago, I had to say goodbye to this job and my colleagues to make place for my big dream: moving to Argentina. It was not an easy goodbye, but I just knew that these sacrifices are part of the bigger plan. In August, I also had to say goodbye to my volunteer work that I started when I was 15 years old.

October 2023, I don’t have to go to class or work anymore, but I have to arrange everything for the big adventure. In November, I will start working as a private guide in Awasi Iguazu, in Argentina and that involves a lot of paperwork. The processing of my work visa application is going slowly, so I have not yet had a chance to book my flight. I hope the process speeds up and I can leave by the end of October. It’s so exciting! Honestly, I don’t yet realise what’s about to happen.

I can’t tell you much about this yet, but I will definitely take you along on this adventure and hope to keep you updated as much as possible on everything I will experience in “the jungle” 🙂 . Soooo, stay tuned!!