CAPA WORLD

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 closer quarters than ideal. 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!

Meet Sky Dedrick (she/her), an official CAPA blogger in Buenos Aires, Argentina for Spring 2020:

University: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Major: Operations and Information Management and Spanish
Study Abroad Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am really excited to explore the city of Buenos Aires and travel around South America, if I can. I have a friend who studied abroad in Buenos Aires for a full year, and after hearing her stories and adventures, I can’t wait to see what there is to discover both in and out of the city.

We are excited to announce that the Spring 2020 CAPA Pals program has launched! Find out more about how students who sign up integrate into the CAPA community and develop a support network before they arrive in country.