CAPA WORLD

Even though our spring 2020 students have all returned home, their global education experience is not over. We've rounded up a list of tips to help students have an engaging global learning experience at home, including ways to travel virtually.

A few weeks ago, Lily was attending Griffith College classes in Ireland. Now, she's in self-quarantine at home in the US, and she's in good spirits. Find out more about her thoughts and feelings on the situation, and how studying abroad has helped her learn to embrace unexpected changes.

As countries, organizations, small & large businesses, schools, and universities around the globe have begun implementing social distancing policies to combat the spread of COVID-19, many of us are experiencing working from home for the first time, often in closer quarters than ideal. As CAPA instituted a work-from-home policy starting on Monday, March 19 and as our students make the transition to completing their academic programs remotely, our US team rounded up these 10 helpful tips for working or learning from home.  

Get your notepad out and start jotting some Irish slang down! In this week's vlog, Jamie sits down with 4 other new-to-Dublin folks and quizzes them on expressions frequently used in Ireland. Watch them dissect some common phrases to try and figure out what they hear on the daily.

What all can you do and see as a student in Ireland? CAPA Dublin student Lily Tang drops some gems in this week's vlog and shows us her trip to Cork, Rock of Cashel, and more. She encourages you to try some of the discovery trips offered through your study abroad program. These opportunities allow you to explore more of your host country's landmarks, towns, and culture! You can also meet students from all over the world and have fun together.

Heading to Dublin to study abroad with CAPA? Make sure to check out Jamie's latest vlog to find out which apps will be helpful for everything from navigation, to health and safety, to finding discounts in Dublin!

CAPA's (almost) Shanghai blogger/vlogger is now in Dublin. Lily Tang discusses the unique turn of events that led her studying abroad in Dublin this Spring, reminding us that a huge part of studying abroad is learning how to be adaptable and how to adjust to change. Thank you Lily for your positivity, flexibility, and for sharing! 

Ranked as one of the top 10 Best Cities to Study Abroad in Europe 2020 by GoOverseas, Dublin is praised for the warmth of its residents, stunning architecture, fascinating history, endless entertainment, ease of navigation, and cozy places to tuck away for an afternoon with delicious food and hot drinks. The city is a favorite of CAPA students too, who study abroad with the diverse student body at Griffith College.

So, why study abroad in Dublin? Let’s dive in.

In Jamie Taylor's debut vlog from Dublin, she takes us along with her as she acclimates to life in Ireland and attends orientation activities with CAPA and Griffith College. Check it out!

In Dublin blogger Ellie’s final CAPA World blog, she reflects on her time abroad, the personal growth she experienced while in Ireland, and the transition back to the US.