CAPA WORLD

You've been accepted into your study abroad program and it's almost time to make plans for your departure. Where do you begin? Ashley Feiler lends a helping hand in her first post today on 4 things you have to consider as you book your flight abroad.

Fully exploring your new home city and surrounding towns is a good way to know more about your study abroad location. Chris gives us some insight into 5 Tuscan towns and cities in Italy and what makes each of them special and worth visiting.

In the first installment of our Custom Program Blog Series, we share the history of CAPA custom programs and how they are compatible with academics, internships, and student experiences in our global cities locations abroad.

We’re very excited to introduce and welcome our team of official bloggers, vloggers, and TikTokers for summer 2022!

Each student will receive a grant accompanied by an explorer fund while they are abroad to help them generate their stories here on CAPA World. From pre-departure thoughts through their reflection upon their return home, we will watch the stories of these students unfold as they learn about their host country, explore and discover the real city beyond stereotypes and expectations, interact with locals, focus on their academics, and complete internships.

So, who are they and where are they going?

Meet Maya Tolerico (she/her), an official CAPA blogger in Florence, Italy for Summer 2022:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Global Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Information Systems
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to be fully immersed in a new country for a length of time that will allow me to absorb the people, culture, and experiences. I look forward to new foods, interacting with Florentines, and trying new things.

Meet Ally Espy, an official CAPA blogger/vlogger in Florence, Italy for Summer 2022:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Marketing and Finance
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to get on the train and travel to other Italian cities on the weekends. I am eager to get to see a side of Italy that most people do not have the opportunity to and visit smaller less popular spots.

Meet Ashley Feiler (she/her), an official CAPA blogger in Florence, Italy for Summer 2022:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: English Writing and Linguistics
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to immerse myself in and learn more about a different culture, both through my classes and just daily living in Florence. I’ve never been to Italy before, so between the history, the art, the food, the language, and much more, I can’t wait to explore everything about Florentine life.

From visiting world-renowned museums to seeing the best sculptures for free around the city, here's how to plan your visit to Florence. Chris shares a list of paid and free experiences to check out. 

Are you getting hungry thinking about Italian food?  Tasty, reasonably priced, and accessible—visiting these cafes and restaurants can be worth your time and more when you're studying abroad in Florence. See what you can get for breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the city, read Avalon's recommendations!

Expecting a visitor from home during your semester abroad? When Avalon's family came to visit her in Florence, she put together some activities to help them enjoy and get a feel of the city she's come to call home. She shares a few ideas to keep family and friends entertained as they explore, dine, tour, appreciate art and more around the country.