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With one homestay and study abroad experience under his belt, Ben shares what his current (and second overall) homestay in Buenos Aires is really like. He goes through the pros and cons coupled with several tips that will helpful for you as you consider your accommodation experience abroad. Take it from Ben: you'll get a stronger connection and a real taste of the culture with your host family while making lifelong friends!

For Ben, studying abroad was a concentrated effort that took a lot of planning. In his first post from Buenos Aires, he shares how he prepared for this experience with the help of people from his college and CAPA's advisors. And not forgetting the fun part of it all—he also talks about looking at recommendations and mapping out what to do and where to go in the city!

Meet Ben Gunduz, an official CAPA blogger in Buenos Aires, Argentina for Summer 2019:

University: Northeastern University
Major: International Business
Study Abroad Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Internship or volunteer placement: A treasure and partner intern at UNAJE