Feeling festive? Let's take a virtual tour of a Christmas market in Florence, courtesy of CAPA alum Kristopher (Kip) Boryla, who studied abroad in fall 2017.
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Posted in: Florence, Italy, Holidays Abroad
"Thoughts on Education Abroad" is a monthly column written by CAPA The Global Education Network's Deputy President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Woolf.
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Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeers, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.
– Ronald Reagan
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Things about which I am sceptical are unavoidable in these cold dreary days of December. If you live in London (or in most of the cities in which we operate) Christmas is omnipresent in our media, streets and shops. It begins, in fact, in early October and drags on for close to three monotonous months. It is in our eyes—tinsel town and twinkling lights —urging us to commemorate the conjunction of holiness and poverty by buying more and more things. It is also in our ears. Many of the Christmas Carols with which we are familiar were written in Victorian times. They are now heard, more often than not, as a kind of seasonal muzak in department stores: droning reiterations of sound devoid of meaning.
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Kristopher (also known as Kip) is an official CAPA vlogger for fall 2017, sharing his story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A Finance major at University of Colorado - Boulder, he is studying abroad in Florence this semester.
In this week's post, Kristopher takes us on a tour of a Christmas market in Florence.
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Thanks Kip!
Kristopher's journey continues every Tuesday so stay tuned.
Posted in: Florence, Italy, Study Abroad, Holidays Abroad
Words by Emily Kearns, a CAPA Florence study abroad alumna. Emily will be writing a column called "Remembering Florence" on CAPA World the first Friday of every month.
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Even though I’m constantly surrounded by study abroad for my job and by nature I think about it quite often, December is typically a time of the year where I’m very strongly reminded of my study abroad experience. Even though I left for Florence in January, the months leading up to my departure were quite memorable as well. December 2014 was filled with a ton of researching information about Florence, packing, and preparing mentally for what my life was going to be like for the following few months. Amongst all the craziness with preparing for my time abroad were the holidays, which tend to cause some stress (in a good way). With the holidays coming up, I wanted to share some gift ideas that any past, present or future Florence study abroad student would love to receive!
Photo: Evelyn Henson and Etsy
Maps are great, easy pieces to hang on any wall, and there are so many different variations that you’ll be able to find a color scheme/style that works for anybody.
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“Be thankful for what you have. Your life, no matter how bad you think it is, is someone else's fairy tale.” –Wale Ayeni
Being away from home on Thanksgiving can trigger a bout of homesickness, but enjoying it while you're studying abroad is all about perspective, surrounding yourself with friends, and reminding yourself that you can still embrace the spirit of the day no matter where you are.
Here's 10 ways to make the most of Thanksgiving while you're studying abroad:
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Maureen is an official CAPA vlogger for fall 2017, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A BFA major at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, she is studying abroad in London this semester.
In this week's post, Maureen experiences the first signs of Christmas in London.
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Thanks Maureen!
Maureen's journey continues every Monday so stay tuned.
Posted in: London, England, Holidays Abroad
Words by Shannon Hart, a Spring 2017 CAPA student in Dublin.
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I am a junior from Cape Cod, Massachusetts at Lasell College studying Sports Communication. I have an interest in Sports Journalism and a passion for soccer, running and hockey.
While Studying Abroad in Ireland through CAPA I have been given the opportunity to take classes at Griffith College Dublin, take part in an internship as well as travel around this amazing country. CAPA provides students with amazing support while Studying Abroad; it wouldn’t be the same without Hayley, Sussanne and Darren.
Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Sports Abroad, Internships in Dublin, Holidays Abroad
In this post, CAPA Dublin blogger Sydney Smith talks about what it's like to be away from home during the holidays.
Think about all of the holiday traditions that your family may have set in place. Maybe you spend Thanksgiving at your grandparent’s house having a feast that includes all of the fixings or maybe you just spend Thanksgiving at home, of course still eating a huge meal, but rather it’s with your immediate family. Now imagine hearing about this holiday gathering coming up and being planned, but you’re unable to be part of it.
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