CEA CAPA WORLD

Just like studying abroad, returning home after the experience requires an adjustment too. In her last post for the CEA CAPA World blog, Van Le leaves us with words of wisdom and 3 tips on how to deal with reverse culture shock.

In this latest post from CEA CAPA student Van Le, she interviews a colleague who works as an analyst from E2E and shares his career experience from studying to working in London over the past 5 years. He also provides helpful advice on what to do before you intern in London.

Van Le shares how she was able to manage her finances while studying abroad and getting around London. If you are planning your budget, here's some advice on how to save some pounds!

Get to know the capital city better (on a dime) with this guide from a student abroad! Start compiling your must-visit list with these 5 British landmarks.

One of the fun things about studying abroad is getting to take day trips and exploring popular tourist destinations sprawled out in the vicinity. On this trip, Van Le and her fellow CEA CAPA students spend some time in Stonehenge and Bath.

Van Le attended an International Women's Day event in Whitechapel, a district in the East End of London, to celebrate with the local community. It was a day filled with camaraderie, poetry, henna, zumba, paintings, local business showcases, and more.

Van Le writes about living in London and all the amenities close to her studio apartment. She also talks about commuting in the city for her studies and internship, as well as all the other sights she gets to see.

Van Le is an intern abroad in London at E2Exchange with colleagues from all around the world. Let her tell you more about her research work and daily responsibilities, working across cultures, and being a stone's throw away from some of London's historic area.

It's important to stay on top of things as you prepare to study abroad. CAPA London blogger Van Le is here to help with this quick handy guide to get your visa and COVID-19 test done, as well as tips on how to save time and money.

Meet Van Le (she/her/hers), an official CAPA blogger in London, England for Spring 2022:

University: Hollins University
Major: Mathematics and Applied Economics with a concentration in Data Analytics
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: E2E

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to explore London and work at E2E as a full-time intern. I’m also eager to go see Buckingham Palace, the Big Ben Tower, and the London Eye as well. Stay tuned for exciting articles about London life through the eyes of a Vietnamese student.