¡Asado!

Hi friends,
this post is to show you the sacrifices we make to bring you our culture! Last wednesday  we got together to have our national meal: lots of grilled meat called "asado". This time we invited former Solihull student Oliver...
Here are some pics!

Joaquin Sanchez

Hi, I'm Joaquin, from Corrientes, Argentina. I'm 18 years old and this is my last year in high school. When I finish I want to study Licence in Business Administration.

I like to go out with my friends. Every weekend we go out and have a great time.
I also like to do sports, my favorite one is basketball, I don't play in any club, but I like to play with some friends. I also like to go to the gym.





In my free time I like to listen to music, spend some time in the computer or going to the riverside and drinking terere and mate (Argentinian drinks that we're gonna show you when we are in your country) with my friends.

I like electronic and house music like David Guetta.

I also like to travel, get to know new people and new cultures.

Well friends, I don't know what else I can tell you. I hope to see you soon.

If you want to, you can add me as a Facebook Friend.
Greetings

Julieta Del Piano

Hi! I am Julieta Del Piano from Corrientes (Argentina). I am 17 years old and I’m looking forward to traveling to England. It has always been one of my dreams to be there for a while.

I would like to share with you a couple of things about myself.

I am an only child who enjoys hanging out with friends, especially at weekends because during the week I am really busy. Due to the fact, I attend English lessons two times and I am starting gym in one week. Also, I do my homework in the afternoon.

I love traveling, discovering new places and learning about new cultures. Whatever, I really enjoy learning a lot of things.

I like doing outdoor activities such as riding horses or wandering around the riverside. Since I was a little child my mother spark my interest in animals (I have two dogs that are considered as a part of my family).

In my spare time I like reading about different topics, either philosophy or psychology. I enjoy watching television and, sometimes, being alone to spend time with myself.

As regards musical preferences, my favorite band is “The Beatles”. I also like “Aerosmith”, “Queen”, some songs of “Coldplay”, among others.

At the moment I am looking for a career to study, I haven't decided yet, although I am really interested in economies.

This is a brief description of myself. If you want, you can add me to Facebook.

See you in July!

Astrid Diez

Hi! I'm Astrid from Corrientes, I'm 17 years old. This is my last year at school and I want to be an accountant.

In my family we are 6, my 3 sisters, my parents and me.
In my free times I usually go to the gym or I go out with my friends, i am not a very outgoing person but i like to be with them whenever i can. I don't watch a lot of TV, and when I do it normally I watch music programmes, i dont listen just one kind of music, a little of everything. I also like to spend the time on the computer.
I consider myself shy but I really like to travel and I'm very excited to go there not only to know it but because I think that is going to open my mind.

This year I want to take the FCE and this trip will help me a lot.

Elina M. Fernandez Avancini

Hi! Im Elina from Corrientes. Im 16 years old and this year Im finishing high school but I don’t know what Im going to study yet.

I live with my parents, my 3 older brothers and my nephew and we are all really close.

I usually spend my free time with my friends and family. I love reading novels and watching series and sitcoms online -when I start watching one I can’t stop till I finish the complete season-.

Im not a fan of sports but I love going to the gym, taking dance classes and doing yoga. About music, I like almost everything but my favourites are the old bands and artists such as Paul McCartney (with The Wings and The Beatles) Queen and Air Supply. I also like Aerosmith,Norah Jones and Mika. Concerning argentinian music, the ones that I love most are Las Pastillas del Abuelo, Fito Paez and Fabiana Cantillo.

Im interested in learning about your culture especially about music and art -I cant wait to visit Liverpool-.

I love travelling and Im very excited about this trip.

If you want to know more about me you cand add me to facebook. Im looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Bruno Luciano Liva

Hi there! I'm Bruno from Corrientes I'm 17 years old! I'm in my last year at high school.. I'm planning to go for an exchange next year.. And then get in the Bussiness School in Buenos Aires.

In my free time I like watching series, playing tenniss, cycling across the riverside and ofcourse hanging out with my friends. About music I love coldplay I'm a big fan..

Well mates I do not know what to say anymore.. If you want to get in touch you can add me on facebook.

María Agostina Laprovitta

Hi! i’m Agostina from Corrientes, I’m 17 years old and this is my last year at school. I’m looking for a career, because I don’t know what to do when the year ends. 

 In my free time I like to sing, listen to music, I’m studying how to play the guitar, go to the gym and I take up my classes of English because it’s not my best talent. I love go out with friends and spend a lot of time with them and my family. I have a brother who is 25 years old, other who is 9 years old and a sister who is 12 years old.

I’m very excited about going to England and meet you! I’m very outgoing.

Martin Gutnisky

Hi There, I'm Martin from Corrientes, born and raised. I'm 17 years old currently in my last year at high school and planning to enter Business School in Buenos Aires.

In my spare time I stay at home in my computer or, mostly on weekends, I hang out with my friends.

I'm planning to retake my german lessons I quit last year due to school tasks. Although I'm not a sports person I enjoy going to the gym.

I don't watch tv very often, however I really enjoy watching series and sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory, Family Guy (I must say I love this). Concerning music, I like rock among others genres. One of my favorites bands is Linkin Park and I also like Coldplay.

I really like travelling and i always wanted to visit UK midland. I'm very looking foward this trip and to meet you guys.

You can get in touch with me on Facebook

Agustina Gomez Chapo

Hi! My name is Agustina Gomez Chapo, I'm from Corrientes, Argentina. I'm 16 years old. I turn 17 this August.

My main hobby is acting, I go to drama classes twice a week and at the end of last year I got the chance to perform in front of a crowd for the first time.

In my free time I like being with my friends and just take a walk or talk about anything. Most of them have been in school with me since first grade so we know each other very well.

Another thing I really like is music. I'm interesting in all genres and I love finding new artists to listen to.

As it is my senior year in Highschool I have already started to study in order to enter into Medical School.

My family is compose by my father, my mother and my older brother. We are very close and I love spending time with them.

I think sometimes I can be a little shy but I like meeting new people and making friends.

In England, I would really like to visit old buildings and get to know their stories. I also want to know more about your culture and how is your day life.

Leandro Pujol

Hi, I’m from Corrientes Argentina. My name is Leandro Pujol and I’m 18 years old.

I started my studies of business at college this year, but I would leave them for a while, in order to go and visit you. I used to play basketball every day, but since a year because of my studies I can’t practice it and I just go to the gym 3 times a week.

During my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading books or listening to music. I love reading Action and Adventure novels. My favorite writer is Wilbur Smith. My favorite international bands are “The Rolling Stones”, “The Beatles”, “Radiohead”, ”Bob Marley”, ‘Los Rodriguez”, “Ismael Serrano”, “Joaquin Sabina” and my favorite national bands are “Los Cafres”, “Charly Garcia”, “Soda Stereo”, “Estelares”.

I’m a very quiet when I’m at home, sometimes my family forget I’m there! I just stay in my room listening to music, chatting with friends or reading.

I really like knowing new places and new people so I’m waiting for this travel with enthusiasm.

Nahiara Tosi

Hi! I’m Nahiara Tosi, from Corrientes-Argentina, I’m 15 years old and soon, in April, I’ll be 16. I’m younger than the others members of the group. This isn’t my last year in school, but the next one will be. In my family we are six, my parents, my two brothers, my sister and me, and there I’m the youngest too. I love them, they are very important for me!

When I have free times I really like to be with my friends, listen to music and go to Pilates, It relaxes me. I don’t watch a lot of TV, but I enjoy seeing ‘Cold Case’ and ‘Friends’ when I arrive from the school. I like reading too, especially books of murders and detectives who solve cases. I like a lot of different music, but my favourite bands are ‘The Beatles’ and ‘Sui Generis’.

I’d like to study design when I finish school. I’m planning to study in Buenos Aires and go to live there with my sister. I would like to improve my English too.

I like to know new people and, at first I’m a little shy, but then I can be very sociable and I like to talk a lot.

You can send me a friend request on facebook if you want to visit my profile: Nahia Tosi Aromí

Camila Demarchi

Hi! I’m Camila Demarchi, from Corrientes and i’m 16. I’ll be 17 in July, while we are there. In my family we are 4, my little brother (two years younger than me) and my parents.

I’m now in my last year of high school, so next year I’ll be entering in the university. I’m not 100% sure of what I want to study, but at least for now I think is architecture. However.. I have time yet, so that probably will change. But sure I’ll be something related with arts or design.

I spend most of my free time at school, cooking, being with friends, going to English classes, sleeping, watching movies or reading books. Also I do a little of gym, but not a lot this days.

At weekends I hang out with friends, and every Sundays I spend time with my family. Other hobby I have is dancing!. I'd gone to dance classes for 5 years, but this year I found it a little bit difficult because of school and others things i'm doing at afternoons.

Travelling is one of the things I enjoy most and for me, every trip is a new experience and a way to know a little more of the world and about you too. England, specially, was one place that I’d always wanted to know and someday have to possibility to study, so I’m thrilled about going there! I’m looking forward to know your culture and lifestyle.

About music, I think i prefer music that is in English. Some of my favorites bands are The beatles and Oasis. I like Argentinian national rock too, like Calamaro and Ivan Noble.

You can add me on facebook :)

Ailin Romero Stach

Hi!!, im Ailin Romero, from Corrientes, Argentina. I am 17 years old. This year I will be 18, in December.
I have many hobbies, such as going to the gym, jogging, studying for school, watching movies, and soon I'll start cooking, but what I love spending time with friends and family, and having fun whit them.

It's my senior year in high school. I have little idea which I am going but I am very interested in clothing design and that is why I want to study in another place outside of Corrientes, as there are no universities on that field in this city. I also like business administration, especially marketing and human relationship.

I love to know different places, cultures and people, I consider myself a sociable person who likes to interact, and I think this trip helped me in many ways. One of my biggest dreams is to know Paris and I'm looking at the possibility of fulfilling it.
Another thing I like to do is dance, I perform two years ago. I dance to "Reggaeton" and other dances.
I stop competing because it took a lot of my free time, but i'd love to do it again.

Nahir Aucar

Hello! My name is Nahir Aucar from Corrientes, Argentina, i am 17 years old and this my last year at school. I am planning to enter in Medicine University and I have already started studying for it because here is very difficult to enter.

When I have free time I go to the gym or a I also run a little, I am not a very sporty girl but I like to do it because just for a while I feel disconnected and it relaxes me. I don’t watch a lot of tv, there are very few programs that I really like, generally sitcoms. However I am usually in the computer or reading some book, I like romantic novels or suspense too. I also like dancing! It doesn’t matter if it is in a party with my friends or in my house alone. I don’t listen a lot of music, but I like to listen classic or romantic music and maybe a little of rock or pop.

I love my family, they are the most important thing in my life and sometimes I prefer to stay home with them than to go out. However, I also love my friends! And I like to be with them just because and talk and have a good time. Another thing I really like is the food, I eat a lot! So I would like to try new food there and live your culture first handed.

Maria Emilia Gelmi

Hello :), im maria emilia from Corrientes, Argentina..I am 16 years old, shortly i will be 17.

This is my last year at school and i dont know exactly what i will study at university yet, but i really like relationships with people or with animals.

During my free time i enjoy reading books, sleeping, listening to music or watching movies.I go to swim too!, i dont consider like an obligation,i do it because i like it. Im not a person who likes going out every day, i prefer relaxing and being with family and friends.

I consider myself a person who adapts fast to new enviroment and i enjoy knowing new things, new cultures, new people or just being in a new place. Before going to a place, i like to investigate the history (i really like that subject ), the traditions; i enjoy going and find something that i have already knew.

I love theatre, since i was young i always participate at school plays, but i am studying since three years ago in a school of theatre, and i will continue doing it. Just like the music, i play the saxophone and the piano, i would like to play the guitar too, i really enjoy doing that. I love art, is something that makes me relax and get my mind away from it all.

Another important characteristic of me is my love for animals, i have my little dog and we treat her just like one more of the family. When i be older ,i will have many animals, that is something sure!






:)

Mauricio Buchovsky

Hi! I am Mauricio Buchovsky from Corrientes, Argentina. I am 17 years old and my life circles around three major issues, wich are playing Sports, going out with friend and the school.
I play rugby in a club and football with my friends and I also like tenis.
Other things I tend to do are reading books, listenting to music, and eat a lot so I want to taste traditional food.
My favourite music genre is Rock I like national bands like “Patricio Rey y Los Redonditos de Ricota” and “Bersuit Vergarabat” and International Bands like “Red Hot Chilli Peppers”, “Led Zepellin”, “Pink Floyd” and “The Beatles”.
I read a lot of mistery and suspense books my favourites are “Il cimitero di Praga” – Umberto Eco and “Misery”- Stephen King.
I also like suspense movies my favourites are “Inside Man”, “Casino” and “The Prestige”.

A brief, brief idea of our itinerary...

Day	City	Activities
Jue30	London	Visit London
Vie01	London	Visit London
Sab02	London	Visit London
Dom03	London>Oxford >Warwick	Visit Oxford
Lun04	Warwick >Solihull	Visit Warwick
Mar05	Solihull	Visit Solihull School
Mie06	Solihull	Visit Solihull School
Jue07	Solihull >Liverpool	Visit Solihull School
Vie08	Liverpool > Edinburgh	Visit Liverpool
Sab09	Edinburgh	Visit Edinburgh
Dom10	Edinburgh > Stockport	Visit Edinburgh
Lun11	Stockport	Visit Werneth School
Mar12	Stockport	Visit Werneth School
Mie13	Stockport	Visit Werneth School
Jue14	Stockport	Visit Werneth School
Vie15	Stockport > Lake District	Visit Werneth School
Sab16	Lake District	Camping w/Bowland
Dom17	Lake District > Clitheroe	Camping w/Bowland
Lun18	Clitheroe	Visit Bowland HS
Mar19	Clitheroe	Visit Bowland HS
Mie20	Clitheroe	Visit Bowland HS
Jue21	Clitheroe	Visit Bowland HS
Vie22	Clitheroe > London	Visit Bowland HS