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"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 column, Dr. Mike Woolf focuses on the meaning of national anthems from around the world and explains how it is a gateway for students abroad to understand a country's values and culture better.

Meet Addison Cole, an official CAPA Sydney Remote Blogger/Vlogger for Spring 2021:

University: James Madison University
Major: Media Arts and Design
Study Abroad Location: Sydney, Australia
Internship or volunteer placement: The Story Department

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
My upcoming boss and I talked about creating a new video for his home page for viewers. I’m very excited to work on that!

Meet Savanna Nolau, an official CAPA London Remote Blogger/Vlogger for Spring 2021:

University: Suffolk University 
Major: International Relations
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
This semester I am most excited to work with new people, to learn new skills and to create  meaningful change. Although I will not be in London, I will be working for a London-based office and making new friends across the pond. This experience will test my capability to connect with others, and it is a challenge I am ready for! 

Meet Michaela Clarke, an official CAPA blogger in Dublin, Ireland for Spring 2021:

University: Florida Gulf Coast University
Major:  Forensic Studies
Study Abroad Location: Dublin, Ireland
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to experience a different culture other than my own for who I have a lot in common with! Dublin is known as Europe’s Silicon Valley; I am interested how innovative they are and advancements they have made in Forensics.

Meet Andrew McKenzie, an official CAPA blogger in Barcelona, Spain for Spring 2021:

University: University of Minnesota
Major:  Marketing
Study Abroad Location: Barcelona, Spain
Internship or volunteer placement: TBC

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I’m very excited to immerse myself in the Spanish culture. I look forward to trying new foods, drinks, and experiences, all while making lifelong friendships along the way.

CAPA's virtual version of My Global City events is an effort to bridge the gap for remote interns and online students to take part in cultural activities and connect with locals in our Global City locations. Take a closer look at what this experience entails and what you can look forward to!

Interning remotely from Michigan, CAPA London student Abigale Mumby writes about her experience promoting history education in the UK. She expands on how she used her history background and European studies knowledge in her projects to create study guides for A-Level students. Find out more about her journey and how this led to her latest position at a museum in Michigan.

The CAPA Community is a helpful resource for CAPA students from pre-departure to the end of their program. In this walkthrough video, you'll learn more about the resources available in the Community.

In this blog post, CAPA alum Jessica Wolff takes us on a journey to Florence and maps out her suggestions for how to spend a full day exploring this Global City like a local!

Feeling festive? Let's take a virtual tour of a Christmas market in Florence, courtesy of CAPA alum Kristopher (Kip) Boryla, who studied abroad in fall 2017.