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Connections, classes, memories, friends, Christmas decorations, and more! Chi Vu tells us about her favorite moments in London. She also drops some pieces of advice on how to have a successful and meaningful semester in her final blog.

Today, Chi Vu covers London's food history, Asian food and London's Chinatown, plus cuisine from around the world. Chi was a CAPA London Diversity Advocates Scholar for the fall 2021 semester, in addition to being an official blogger/vlogger.

London is home to magnificent works of art and history from around the world. Chi Vu gives you her top 3 museums and galleries in the global city and shares her perspective on the cultural heritage of the curations and exhibitions.

Come along on a festive tour of London with Chi Vu as she shows us around this global city during the holiday season. Watch the video here:

Chi Vu is a scholar of our Diversity Advocates Program, a CAPA blogger, and an international student from Vietnam. In this piece, she makes the case for London as the ideal academic and cultural hub for study abroad with a diverse landscape for post-graduate opportunities. Read through her research and see why London attracts international students year after year.

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.

Packing does not have to be a nightmare anymore! Our London blogger/vlogger Chi Vu shares what sort of essentials you should pack for your study abroad. She also gives a quick primer on handling cash, credit cards, grocery shopping, and more once you land in London town.

Meet Chi Vu, an official CAPA blogger/vlogger in London, England for Fall 2021:

University: Augustana College - Illinois
Major: Business Administration (Marketing) and Communication Studies
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: Bulbshare

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I’m so thrilled to discover London and to visit the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Museum of Brands, University of London, etc. as a part of my classes! I’m also looking forward to learning more about global business and marketing!