CAPA Study Abroad Blog

How I Navigate My Way Around London

Sep 19, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Maggie Courtney

As a student abroad, navigating your new city for the first time can be quite the feat. Luckily for Maggie Courtney, she found several tools and ways to make it easier for her in London. She shares how you too can find your way around this major city using the London Tube, the bus, bike sharing, and more.

Posted in: London, England

One Thing You HAVE To Know About Sydney

Sep 15, 2022 5:30:00 PM / by Danielle Manning

What's the best way to see Sydney? How do you prepare for it? Take it from Danielle Manning, a CAPA summer student, all the time and energy you put into Sydney will be worth it.

Posted in: Sydney, Australia, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Local Culture

A Tour of My Shared Apartment in Florence This Summer

Sep 14, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Ally Espy

This summer, Ally studied abroad and lived in Florence, Italy. She shows us around her accommodations abroad and tells us how she and her roommates adapted to the Italian style of living.

Posted in: Florence, Italy

A CAPA Day Trip to a Port City in Spain

Sep 13, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Taylor Atkinson

Taylor Atkinson documents her journey to Tarragona in this CAPA Day Trip outside the city of Barcelona. A fun day filled with views of the beach, town, and historical Roman ruins...and food!

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain

Learning Italian with CAPA

Sep 12, 2022 10:15:00 AM / by Ashley Feiler

Learning a new language can be intimidating, but it's worth it. Language is a means of connection, opening doors to new people and experiences. Ashley Feiler outlines a few strategies to learn and apply your newly acquired language skills in the classroom and real world.

Posted in: International Education, Florence, Italy, Language

Getting Familiar with Italy's Seaside Towns

Sep 9, 2022 12:30:00 PM / by Maya Tolerico

Maya and her roommates visited Cinque Terre and spent time in the awe-inspiring seaside towns along the western coast of Italy. Check out the activities they got up to on this trip!

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Dressing for the Weather in Dublin

Sep 8, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by Peyton Smith

Looking for ideas on how to stay ready for whatever the weather in Dublin brings your way? Peyton Smith shows us a few outfit ideas that'll help you cover your bases during your time abroad.

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland

How to Market Your Faculty-Led Program on Campus and Recruit Students

Sep 1, 2022 11:00:00 AM / by CAPA Custom Programs

In this Empowering Faculty Series, we've prepared a guide to help you cover all the bases when it comes to designing your custom program and getting students to be part of it abroad. We dive in to the various resources that are available for you and how you can use them as part of your marketing efforts on campus.

Posted in: London, England, Dublin, Ireland, International Education, Sydney, Australia, Florence, Italy, Barcelona, Spain

Behind the Sports Scenes at Croke Park in Dublin

Aug 31, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Peyton Smith

Gaelic football and hurling are popular sports in Ireland. Croke Park is home to these sports and more in Dublin. Peyton Smith got a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and found out more about its place in history. Join the tour!

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Local Culture

The Vastness and Mystical Nature of Parc Güell

Aug 30, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Mia Forouhari

Visiting Parc Güell is worth setting aside time for! Mia stopped by 4 recognizable spots during her group outing at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. What a great way to enjoy Barcelona!