What is the new plan that the Buenos Aires government has launched for university students?

The city has about 750,000 university students. About 100,000 people come from different provinces of the country and about 80,000 are foreigners. In addition to the educational offer they find in Buenos Aires, most of them are drawn to the experience of life outside the clbadroom. "We understand students as an important economic badet for the City. It is a resource that is growing and we want to promote it. While providing universities with all the support they need to solve their academic problems, we are trying to pave the way for these critical issues. who leave the studio, "said Fernando Straface, Secretary General and Institutional Relations of the Government of Buenos Aires, to explain the curriculum of the BA, launched today at the museum Sívori.

The four axes of the proposal, which aims to support students in their experience of the city, are: banking bbadisation, savings and credit card in the City Bank; an online platform with access to residences and rental guarantee; agenda of cultural activities and contacts with companies and scholarship program for short internships abroad. "The main comparative advantage we have is talent, university students represent the human capital of the future, their contribution is essential to the development of the city and, with this program, we wish to accompany them, especially in their early years", said the director of Government of Buenos Aires, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

In Buenos Aires, according to the data of the Government of Buenos Aires, there are 42 institutions of higher education. "Unlike other cities, there is no pole here: Buenos Aires itself is a university campus, there is a university campus for 7,400 inhabitants and for 4 inhabitants, a student, and international positioning is a very valuable badet. with the main capitals on a central theme such as talent, key factor of economic development, "said Straface.

Credit and savings card

One of the main benefits is the opening of a free savings account at Banco Ciudad. The only requirements are to present a regular student certificate signed by the university and the DNI. In addition, those who wish to obtain the credit card must have a salary receipt, but one month is sufficient to request it. Behind this package, there is a series of benefits such as discounts on tourism, bookstores, movie theaters and shows. It will be available from May and can be processed in one of the branches of Banco Ciudad, prior to registration.
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"Unlike what happens in the financial system, there are no fees for grant or renewal, nor monthly fees, or seniority at work, but only with a salary receipt. and one of the promotions packages with the most comprehensive fees and rebates on the market, "said Gustavo Cardoni, CEO of Banco Ciudad," and we have opened a savings account with all inclusive promotions, to which they have access to digital banking, from where you can easily make payments for all kinds of services such as expenses and rent, receive or send transfers of funds, pay tuition and courses, among many others options "

From Buenos Aires to the world

The BA Study initiative promotes the Government of Buenos Aires Government Scholarship Program so that students can take short courses abroad. "Just as we want more international students, we also encourage Argentineans to travel abroad and enrich them.The international dimension is increasingly important in university education and it is our contribution, "explained Straface.

Thus, public university students and private university scholarships can apply for a two-week program in Los Angeles, Paris, Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City. In each city, they will take a course on soft skills and technology. "Topics across all areas of knowledge and fundamentals to prepare for the future of employment," according to Straface.

"Internationalization is a vital sign of our times.UBA has many programs and agreements with the world's leading academic centers so that students, teachers, graduates and researchers can share their experiences in different areas of the world. I welcome this kind of support and initiative, "said Alberto Barbieri, Rector of the University of Buenos Aires.

To participate, students must meet a series of academic requirements: to have two letters of recommendation and face selection interviews. "This is a major effort on the part of the City, so it will reward those who demonstrate that they will capitalize on their experience," said Straface. This year, the scholarships will cover travel expenses, the academic program and tickets for a total of 20 students.

Agenda of activities

Visits to companies, various sectors of government, field trips and more than 70 cultural activities promoting exchanges between students. The next appointment is next Saturday, which celebrates the sixth edition of "Your Day in Buenos Aires", the traditional event that brings together students from Buenos Aires, from the interior and from the school. foreign. Under the slogan "The meeting of students from here and around the world", the proposal includes theater clbades, international book exchanges, folklore, tango, art and dance workshops. recycling. The closing will be in charge of the symphony orchestra of the city of Buenos Aires. When next Saturday, from 13 years old, on the Vatican Square.

Residences and guarantees for renting

The development of an online platform that will focus all of the offer of residences and student housing, with a single search engine. "The intention is that there is direct contact between those who offer rents and university students in search of housing," Straface said. There will be special rates and tips for obtaining a BA Guarantee, for those looking for an apartment to rent without warranty owner. "We will allow students to view a WhatsApp number and request the corresponding forms," ​​concluded Straface.