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In this vlog, CAPA Florence Alum Oriana Garcia reflects on her semester abroad after a year and a half and shares how her experience has made an impact on her life, both personally and professionally.

In her last vlog of the semester, having returned home, Oriana Garcia reflects on her experience and shares some unseen clips from her semester - including clips of many pieces of advice from her classmates this semester!

Many thanks to Oriana for sharing her journey with us this spring. We'll miss watching your videos but we can't wait to see what you do next! Best of luck!

In this vlog Oriana Garcia shares 3 quick trips you can take when studying abroad in Florence to different areas of the city and to other neighboring regions of Italy. All three locations give you a chance to get out of the city and get back to nature, so make sure to watch for some trip inspo:

Every semester, students on CAPA programs get a week off to relax and rejuvenate before they take on the remainder of the semester. With a whole 10 days off - most students travel!

In this vlog, Oriana Garcia explains how she planned her Spring Break trip from Florence to Vienna, Salzburg, Budapest and Prague; shares her tips and tricks for budgeting, and some beautiful b-roll from her trip!

In this video, Oriana Garcia gives you a crash course in the Italian language and way of life! From basic Italian phrases, to how to order food at a restaurant or coffee bar, to other unique aspects about Italian culture, this crash course will help prepare you for your first few weeks in Florence, Italy!

Included as an optional My Global City event on our Florence programs, students can sign up to take an Italian cooking class. This week, CAPA vlogger Oriana Garcia takes us along for her cooking lesson in Florence, Italy! Watch as she learns how to make authentic Florentine food, from fresh Italian pasta to ragu a la bolognese, all while bonding with her CAPA classmates!

Every semester CAPA takes our Florence students into the hills of Tuscany for a day trip to San Gimignano and Siena. This semester,  Oriana Garcia captures the beauty and fun of this unique excursion, sharing trip inspiration and a few history lessons for anyone looking to plan a day trip through the heart of Tuscany!

There's no such thing as the 'Sunday scaries' when you're studying abroad in Florence! This Monday, CAPA Vlogger Oriana Garcia takes us through what her average Monday looks like: from an studio oil painting class, to paninos, to explorations of Florence and the Gucci Garden!

In this week's post, Oriana lands in Florence and documents her first few hours discovering the city. From her first taste of Italian pizza to checking in at the CAPA center and giving us a tour of her apartment - this will give you an idea of what the first few days of a semester abroad look like.

In her first vlog of the semester, CAPA Florence student Oriana Garcia outlines the 3 areas you need to focus on to prepare for a semester in Florence: how to plan financially, how to get your visa, and how to pack!