CAPA WORLD

Have you heard that we’ve launched a brand new study abroad program with London’s Queen Mary University this year?

CAPA students can now directly enroll at Queen Mary during spring and fall terms to experience one of the world’s most exhilarating global cities from the comfort and familiarity of a traditional campus environment.

We’re very excited to introduce and welcome our team of official bloggers and vloggers for Fall 2019!

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?

Samford University student Clare has returned home from her CAPA London summer study abroad program, and she has some reflections and tips for those heading to London next! Watch to learn more about her overall experience in London and get excited for your London study abroad experience!

Beginning in Spring 2020, we’re launching a brand new series of study abroad programs that allow you to directly enroll with five universities in countries across the globe. You’ll live and learn exactly like a local, be able to complete required courses in your major, and be deeply immersed in student and campus life.

Absa shares the reality of her multicultural experience in Shanghai. From getting used to Chinese food to sharing what it's like to be a black person abroad, she tells us how she navigated her study abroad and internship in Shanghai and what it all means to her. As she steps out of China, read on about the 5 things that's made the most impact for Absa.

With 8 weeks in Dublin behind her, Clare takes her family around the city (and country) she called home this summer. She also looks back on her study abroad experience and internship at a water sports company and shares how it has influenced her outlook on a future career. Clare also reveals what she thinks the major advantage of studying abroad is and how she was able to learn more about the world.

Meet Minh Ta, an official CAPA blogger in Sydney, Australia for Fall 2019:

University: Augustana College
Major: Computer Science and Applied Math
Study Abroad Location: Sydney, Australia
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
Kangaroos! Honestly, I love to travel and to try out good food. I heard that Australia has a lot of special landmarks and animals to see, so I would love to see as many as possible. I would love to try out Australian cuisine too.

Meet Cory Clemente, an official CAPA vlogger in Sydney, Australia for Fall 2019:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Communications/German
Study Abroad Location: Sydney, Australia
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to further develop my education in a new, unfamiliar setting. I’m looking forward to getting to experience Australia and immersing myself in Australian culture.

Meet Marlea Maltz, an official CAPA Instagram TV vlogger in Sydney, Australia for Fall 2019:

University: The College of New Jersey
Major: International Studies
Study Abroad Location: Sydney, Australia
Internship or volunteer placement:  TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
During my semester abroad I am most excited to experience the culture of another country and fully immerse myself into their way of life. Being able to live and learn independently is an amazing opportunity that I am so grateful and excited to be able to have.

Meet Makenna Sturgeon, an official CAPA blogger in London, England for Fall 2019:

University: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Journalism
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: N/A

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I’m excited to be introduced to new cultures and a new way of life. I’m really interested in wellness trends, and have found that Europe follows those trends much more differently than the United States does. I’m looking forward to trying new, healthy foods made with different ingredients and talking to people who actually live there about what they do to stay comfortable during their day-to-day life. I’m also really excited to travel because it’s so much easier to travel to different countries over there.