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In Sky's latest blog, she shares an inside look at the food scene in Buenos Aires, as well as the culture around food. Read more and find out what it's like to be a picky eater in Buenos Aires!

After just three weeks in Buenos Aires this spring, Sky Dedrick and her classmates had to pack up and return to the US to finish the remainder of the semester remotely. Find out more about her transition to virtual learning and her experience with Austral University.

Even though our spring 2020 students have all returned home, their global education experience is not over. We've rounded up a list of tips to help students have an engaging global learning experience at home, including ways to travel virtually.

As countries, organizations, small & large businesses, schools, and universities around the globe have begun implementing social distancing policies to combat the spread of COVID-19, many of us are experiencing working from home for the first time, often in close quarters. As CAPA instituted a work-from-home policy starting on Monday, March 19, and as our students make the transition to completing their academic programs remotely, our US team rounded up these 10 helpful tips for working or learning from home.  

Sky is no stranger to homestay living abroad. On this go around, she settles in at her Buenos Aires accommodations and shares how she came to live with her host mom and flatmates. She also shares how this experience can build up your language skills, provides some tips to follow before arriving in your host country, and reveals what her daily dining situation is like.

With its excitingly diverse population; mix of Latin American and European influences; stately architecture; cultural strengths that stretch across literature, music, dance, theater, art, and sports; and friendly and open locals, Buenos Aires is one of the top study abroad destinations in Latin America.

So, why study abroad in Buenos Aires? Let’s dive in a bit deeper…

We’re very excited to introduce and welcome our team of official bloggers and vloggers for Spring 2020!

Each of them will receive a grant accompanied by an explorer fund while they are abroad to help them generate their stories here on CAPA World. From pre-departure thoughts through their reflection upon their return to The States, we will watch the stories of these students unfold as they learn about their host country, explore and discover the real city beyond stereotypes and expectations, interact with locals, focus on their academics and complete internships.

So who are they and where are they going?

Once you get to Buenos Aires, the CAPA Center at Universidad Austral will become your home away from home. Let CAPA alum Ben Gunduz pass on some knowledge on how you can plan your time for classes, internship, breaks, and commutes each day! 

Shivani talks about all things money in this week's post. She shares what you need to consider and be prepared for, such as currency exchange, credit card transaction fees, drawing out cash overseas and convenience charges, and more. Ensure a smooth time studying abroad in Buenos Aires by reading these tips!

After arriving home from Buenos Aires, Ben reflects on his first 24 hours in Argentina. Check out his blog post for some helpful tips on getting settled in during the early days of your time abroad!