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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Rating: 4.71 (35 reviews)

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

CEA CAPA Education Abroad

4.71 · 35 reviews

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Location

Argentina
- Buenos Aires

Term

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Art History Business Communications Cultural Studies Economics Engineering Film Gender Studies Health Sciences History International Relations Language Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Literature Marketing Mathematics Political Science Pre-Med Social Sciences Sociology +11

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

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Price Details

Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

What's Included

Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Travel Insurance

Last Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Last Reviewed: Sep 17, 2025

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About Program

Often called the “Paris of South America,” this multicultural city filled with immigrants from all over the world is a great place to understand how different cultures work together. Located on the western shore of La Plata River, this birthplace of the tango has a thriving arts culture, hip café scene, rich literary history, and vital music life. Affording a great location for travel throughout Argentina and South America, this multicultural city features one of the world's most ideal climates.

You can take courses in English or Spanish at the CEA CAPA Buenos Aires Center or one of our partner institutions - Universidad de Belgrano and Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA). By providing volunteer opportunities, excursions, and many other cultural and learning activities, CEA CAPA turns Buenos Aires into a classroom.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students appreciate the strong on-site support, cultural immersion, and opportunities to improve Spanish, though some find classes easier than expected and suggest seeking local university courses for deeper languag…

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

Program Reviews

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4 rating 22.86%
3 rating 2.86%
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Academics 3.75
Support 4.85
Fun 4.8
Housing 4.7
Safety 4.55

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I studied abroad with CEA CAPA in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the spring 2025 semester. I study industrial engineering as well as Spanish, so the program was a perfect fit for me. I took engineering electives such as linear algebra, international business, and data visualization, as well as a Spanish class. I also had the chance to take my own independent study class through my university through doing volunteer work and using my spanish speaking skills. The staff at CEA were incredibly helpful and very friendly, whenever I had a problem or needed help I was able to reach out to them. Buenos Aires is an amazing city, and I recommend that anyone visit or live there, coming from someone who wouldn't even consider myself a "city" person. There is always something fun to do, and public transit is very accessible, as well as the city is safe.

Spending a Spring Semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina was an incredible opportunity! I got to make friends from across the globe, some locals and others experiencing a new life like I was. The environment in Argentina is so diverse, one week I was in humid weather seeing the Iguazu Water Falls while the next I was in the Southern Region of Patagonia seeing penguins and sea lions. The in country staff was amazing! Each and every one of them was so kind and willing to help with any questions/concerns. Finally, taking the Food & Culture class was the best decision ever, I got to try many different foods and snacks iconic to the country.

The CEA CAPA Latin American Studies program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a life-changing experience. I participated in the early start program and attended Universidad de Belgrano. The on-site support staff was nothing short of exemplary, as they were there at nearly all hours of the day to help out whenever. CEA CAPA did a great job organizing the group trips and communicating throughout the semester. Classes at UB were standard university level, but nothing over the top, allowing time for individual travel. Buenos Aires is a safe city in comparison to other major cities I have traveled to, and it is very easy to navigate. Public transportation is easy to learn and will be your best friend, as it is a large city. Argentina has so much to offer and if you put yourself out there, this trip can be a great experience.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Try anything and everything. It seems common sense and is quite cliché, but I can not stress this enough. Some of my favorite memories and best moments from my semester were from spur-of-the-moment ideas and decisions.

Pros

Open and welcoming culture
Adventure-friendly

Cons

Rising prices

Studying abroad in Buenos Aires was one of the coolest experiences of my life. The food? Absolutely incredible. The meat was on another level, and the overall quality of food was so good that even the stomach issues I dealt with in the U.S. disappeared while I was there.

My homestay was amazing—my host grandparents were truly iconic. They were full of personality, came out to tango nights with us, and made the experience feel so authentic. Speaking of tango, it was everywhere—you could stumble across people dancing casually on the streets. The weekend markets (ferias) were another highlight, packed with energy and color.

The city itself was alive with music and culture. I went to jazz nights in cozy cafés, explored Puerto Madero by the water, climbed Torre Monumental, and even visited a former theatre that had been turned into a gorgeous bookstore. Everywhere I turned, there was something happening.

I stayed in the “honeymoon phase” the entire time I was there. The classes were tough 😅, but the group of people I studied with made it so much fun. Plus, I tried mate, which was such a fascinating cultural tradition—people usually drank it at home and shared it with friends.

Overall, Buenos Aires was vibrant, exciting, and full of life. I couldn’t recommend the experience enough.

What was your funniest moment?

One of the funniest moments happened during our very first nights out at a restaurant. Everyone, of course, spoke Spanish, and while I knew the immersion would help me improve a ton, at the beginning I hadn’t spoken much Spanish in years.

We went to order our steaks (which, by the way, are both everywhere and super affordable in Argentina) and confidently asked for them “medio raro” instead of “poco hecho,” which is what they actually say for “medium-rare.” The waiters looked at us like we were absolutely crazy until we explained what we meant, and then they laughed and taught us the right phrase—with huge smiles on their faces.

It was such a lighthearted moment, and honestly a perfect example of how welcoming everyone was to people learning the language.

Pros

Passion
Food - Specifically the steak!!!
Las Ferias del Ciudad! Truly a must-have experience!

Cons

Dinner is at 9pm, earliest!

Our Study Abroad Group at a Dinner/Tango Show

At the top of Cerro Llao Llao on one of our weekend trips

I studied abroad learning intensive Spanish language and I couldn't be happier with the program. I was able to explore and learn about the culture and my class while feeling supported, safe, and considered. We went on excursions where I was able to experience life in a gaucho town, drawing horses and eating authentic cuisine with the rest of my group. CEA CAPA encouraged us to strengthen our bonds and to always be curious about the world around us. Without CEA CAPA I wouldn't have been able to experience so fully the culture of Buenos Aires.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I was eating dinner with my family and it included some delicious pork. I remember saying how delicious it was and then the family told me it was cow feet!

Pros

Main cuisine is delicious
Mate culture is so inspiring
The city is gorgeous

Cons

The rest of the food was more bland
Some parts of the city were dangerous to go alone
It takes a long time to get from one part of the city to another

I had an amazing time during my time in Argentina. My classes were very valuable and interesting as well as added in an aspect of city exploration that I loved. My host family was amazing living with a amazing women and 3 other study abroad students that helped me to improve my spanish and also create a very comfortable living atmosphere. The city has a very modern and almost European feel making it extremely safe while also still having great activities and areas to explore. Overall, I would absolutely suggest this program to anyone looking to study spanish and travel to a beautiful city.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

I think you really want to have an open mind and be flexible when travelling on trips like these as being able to meet new people and try new things is what can really set these trips apart from any normal vacation.

Pros

Beautiful City
Great people (Host family, fellow students, professors, Argentinians, etc.)
Very flexible weekly schedules

Cons

Food could be hit or miss at times (Apart from host family's cooking which was AMAZING)
Travelling in the winter and losing light early made days feel very short (Although I personally liked the weather)

I had such an incredible experience studying abroad. I made friends, that I am very grateful to still have in my life and have regular communication with my host family. My Spanish speaking abilities increased dramatically, and I loved the courses I took. My placement could not have been more perfect in terms of location, roommates and host family. I was lucky enough to be able to explore the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina in general, and other neighboring countries to create memories that will last a lifetime.

What was your funniest moment?

One of the funniest moments I can remember is sitting around the dinner table enjoying sobremesa (the conversation you have at the dinner table after the meal is concluded) and one of the other students I was staying with was asking my host mother's boyfriend if he enjoyed something, but because gustar is a reflexive verb he essentially asked my host mom's boyfriend if he liked my host mom... my roommate did not catch the error, but the other 6 of us at the table did. To say the least we all exploded in laughter (and we had to explain to our roommate his error)

Pros

Improving Language Abilities
Taking really interesting classes
Meeting new people/having new cultural experiences

My roommates and I on one of our final evenings out

My semester in Buenos Aires was the most incredible time of my life. Something that made my experience amazing was the host family I got to live with. I lived with my host mom, host brother, and my roommate who was also a student. The memories I made in the house make up some of my best memories abroad. My host mom was a professional chef, so we always ate the most incredible meals. We used to sit around the table for hours after dinner just talking, laughing, and translating. Luckily, I still message with my host family nearly every week!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

While travelling in the North of Argentina, we got to try empanadas filled with llama meat. I was really nervous, but they were delicious!

Pros

Improved Spanish speaking ability
Friendships all across the US
Family in Argentina that I can also visit again

Cons

The city is noisy which may not be everyone's preference
Students need to be aware of their surroundings to stay safe

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose CAPA because of its unique internship opportunity. Many of the study abroad opportunities I found prior to CAPA only offered courses, and I really wanted to take my Spanish to the next level, in a way that only spending every day in a Spanish-speaking environment could do. I also chose it because of its program in Argentina.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CAPA did all of the legwork of finding an internship in the field I was interested in (disability non-profit), and matched me with an incredible organization, set up the interview, etc. They also guided me through pre-departure steps and the VISA application once I was there. I was responsible for booking my flight, following the VISA instructions they gave me, etc.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would advise anyone going abroad to really get involved in their local community; don't be afraid to speak to native speakers! My volunteer work and involvement in the community was what really made my time in Buenos Aires, and also what gave me the ability to communicate so effectively--I literally got to practice speaking Spanish all day everyday! I promise, if you reach out, you will be met with open arms.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

If you do the 20 hours/week internship + classes, you will probably have three courses on top of your 20 hours/week internship. The internships are really flexible with your class hours, though, so I always had a lot of free time to explore the city! Typically, I had internship all day Monday and Wednesday with a Wednesday night class, one class Thursday morning and internship in the afternoon, Tuesday free for exploring, and Friday mostly free, with just one morning class. It gave me a lot of free time, while also filling my days with meaningful work.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I think my biggest fear was that my language ability wouldn't be sufficient for the internship. As my time went on in Buenos Aires, though, I learned and improved SO MUCH, and found that the people really were incredibly kind and encouraging to me, even with the limitations of my language ability. I encourage you: keep talking!

What was your favorite food while abroad?

Honestly, I already knew what my favorite food was going into my semester in Buenos Aires, and it didn't change: empanadas. I did learn to also take advantage of what a global city BA is, though, also enjoying sushi, schwarma, and other international foods.

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Staff Interviews

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Mónica Pagano

Program

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Job Title

Buenos Aires Resident Director

Dr. Mónica Pagano received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh in Administrative and Policy Studies in International Development Education (2003) with her thesis focusing on Study Abroad and Experiential Learning and International Service Learning. Mónica has been part of International Education for almost 20 years. She has coordinated programs from USAID at US colleges, coordinated inbound and outbound programs for US and non-US students, created development workshops for faculty and students participating in international programs. She is active presenting and publishing research works on Study Abroad, International Service Learning and Experiential Learning theories at different international organizations and universities around the world.

What makes studying abroad in Buenos Aires a unique experience for students?

Resident Director, Dr. Mónica Pagano,

Mónica: We are very far away from the United States - we are at the same latitude as Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa, although we have a very different culture. Our geographical placement makes us have opposite seasons from the US, so December is the start of summer for us in the Southern Hemisphere.

Buenos Aires is a very unique place because its ethnic heritage is a big mixture of different Western European cultures and indigenous groups. Over 100 years ago more than 50% percent of the population of Buenos Aires was foreign.

Buenos Aires is also a Mega City, with a metropolitan area of more than 10 million people, or 14 million counting the suburbs. Mega cities are great places to learn and to experience many things. Buenos Aires is also a major cultural, social and economic hub in Latin America.

What can you tell us about the culture in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: The culture is different in that people here like to socialize with family and friends much more than in the United States. Friendship is so important here that it has its own holiday. When going to dinner or a cafe with a local, make sure not to be in a rush to leave the table. Locals like to socialize and chat late into the evening. Buenos Aires is a very liberal city, contrary to what many might think.

What level of Spanish proficiency do students need to have before enrolling in this program?

A picture taken at a Tango show, a program inclusion

Mónica: It is important to have the equivalent of 2 semesters of college Spanish, preferably more. It is very complex to navigate the city, and unlike other Latin American countries, Spanish is needed to get around. The more college level Spanish a student has, the more he or she will be able to get out of the experience.

What are some extra-curricular activities participants enjoy while studying in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: Students will participate in a city tour, a full day excursion at an Argentine Ranch (estancia), a Tango show and Tango class by a world class Tango dancer, and a surprise event. Students can also participate in CAPA’s MyEducation cultural program, which takes them out of the classroom to explore this global city. MyEducation activities include visits to museums, walking tours, lectures and many events that are a bit off the beaten path of tourism.

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering studying abroad in Buenos Aires?

Mónica: Any student wanting to participate in the program must research life in Buenos Aires before considering the place. Buenos Aires is a very large, vibrant and metropolitan city and it offers all what a big city can offer.

Dr. Pagano with a CAPA Buenos Aires student on the city bus tour

Anything else you would like to share?

Mónica: Argentina is a great country and while Buenos Aires is a great place, it is also worth visiting some areas inside the country. Students should make sure to research and to study the place before coming to BA. Patience, to be open to other ways of doing things and to embrace other cultures is key to enjoying the experience. Argentina is very unique but it is not a very predictable place and that is what makes it special for students who are flexible.

Location

Location:

Buenos Aires

Currency:

Argentina Peso

Weather:

Jan-Mar

86 F / 63 F

Apr-Jun

73 F / 46 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 45 F

Oct-Dec

82 F / 55 F

Airports:

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

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Ministro Pistarini International

( EZE )

El Palomar

( EPA )

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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