This summer, Ally studied abroad and lived in Florence, Italy. She shows us around her accommodations abroad and tells us how she and her roommates adapted to the Italian style of living.
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Learning a new language can be intimidating, but it's worth it. Language is a means of connection, opening doors to new people and experiences. Ashley Feiler outlines a few strategies to learn and apply your newly acquired language skills in the classroom and real world.
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Maya and her roommates visited Cinque Terre and spent time in the awe-inspiring seaside towns along the western coast of Italy. Check out the activities they got up to on this trip!
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In this Empowering Faculty Series, we've prepared a guide to help you cover all the bases when it comes to designing your custom program and getting students to be part of it abroad. We dive in to the various resources that are available for you and how you can use them as part of your marketing efforts on campus.
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The city of Florence is full of art, history, and inspiration, which makes it a great setting to take an art class. Take a look around the art studio in Florence where Ally Espy has been taking her oil painting class. Check out her progress!
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Before she had some of the best meals this summer in Florence, Maya Tolerico's Italian food journey began with something cold and refreshing—a gelato. Read up on her food adventures to see a round up of food from Florence that's left its mark on her palate.
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Ally Espy captures her summer adventure in her first video for CAPA. On this day trip led by CAPA Florence, Ally and her classmates got to see the city centers of Siena and San Gimignano in Italy. It was day filled with culture!
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Get onboard and go on a water tour of the city with Ashley. She tells us 3 tales of bridges around Florence and their significance historically as well as how you can experience them in the here and now like a local.
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In her first post about study abroad life in Florence, Maya Tolerico gives us a crash course on the coffee culture in Italy. Get the dish on differentiating between beverages, avoiding faux pas, and putting in your order the right way.
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In his final post as a CAPA Florence blogger, Chris Reidy has arrived home and taken time to reflect on his life abroad. He tells us the things he’ll miss most about Florence and living in the heart of one of the world's most historic and important cities.
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CAPA Study Abroad Ambassadors Column
Thoughts on Education Abroad Written by Dr. Michael Woolf, Deputy President for Strategic Development at CAPA The Global Education Network
Connecting Global Cities Written by Colin Speakman, Shanghai Resident Director at CAPA The Global Education Network
Mia Forouhari—Blogger, Barcelona
Taylor Atkinson—TikToker, Barcelona
Emmey Harris—Blogger, Dublin
Peyton Smith—TikToker, Dublin
Ashley Feiler—Blogger, Florence
Ally Espy—Blogger/Vlogger, Florence
Maya Tolerico—Blogger, Florence
Maggie Courtney—Vlogger, London
Mickenzie Babb—TikToker, London
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