CAPA WORLD

"Thoughts on Education Abroad" is a monthly column written by CAPA The Global Education Network's Deputy President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Woolf.

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In this month's post, Dr. Mike Woolf writes about the quality of education abroad and how QUIP (Forum’s Quality Improvement Program) has guided education providers to reconnect with the core purposes of study abroad.

Want to see what a day looks like for someone studying abroad in Florence, Italy? Alexis has documented a day in her life and writes about her classes, getting firsthand views at world renowned art, learning Italian, savoring the city, and more.

CAPA alumna Jessica Kisluk studied abroad in Dublin in fall 2018 and left with the best impressions of the country. She lists her top 10 favorite places she found rewarding to visit and takes us down memory lane.

CAPA has partnered with the Arizona State University Student Success Center to provide study abroad scholarships since 2019. Learn more about the initiative and this semester's ASU scholarship recipients.

100% tried and tested — these are the apps that'll come in handy when you study abroad. Julia shares her recommendations and tips on how to get the most out of these apps — from events to travel — in Europe.

Highlighting the achievements of our dedicated faculty and staff from CAPA Florence who had a major hand in the Italian translation of acclaimed novels.

Today, Andrea talks about being a Project Support Intern in London with Synergy, a theatre project that opens up creative expression and opportunities for those who are part of the criminal justice system. As a theatre major herself, she shares how she keeps creative projects, such as filmmaking and playwriting, on track for Synergy and its participants.

CAPA student and Diversity Advocates Scholar Cara Wilson shares her experience on studying abroad twice in London, connecting with the black community and culture in this global city, and finding friendships with those who share her experiences as a person of color abroad.

Are you a dessert connoisseur with a taste for gelatos? Then this guide is for you! Alexis shares the top places around Florence to get finest and freshest gelatos. If you've ever been curious on how to select the best gelato and sample various natural flavors, then check out this post for tips.

Chi takes us sightseeing to the 4 places she visited during her Oxford trip. With stops at local spots and must-see university landmarks (P.S. Hi Harry Potter!), she shows us what she got up to that day.