CAPA WORLD

Set the tone for your week by using these 7 tips! Sarah Harmon is interning remotely this semester and shares how she restructured her days to accommodate a new normal. From getting into the right mindset to staying organized and stress-free, see the steps she takes to successfully accomplish her daily goals.

Through CAPA's remote Global Internship Course (GIC), students will build key skills to succeed in a remote and global workplace and consider social and cultural contexts in their career paths.

Meet Sarah Harmon, an official CAPA blogger for our remote London and Florence programs for Summer 2020:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Majors: Global Management, Political Science, French
Location of CAPA Courses: Florence, London
Location of Internship Site: Florence
Internship or volunteer placement: Batog

What are you most excited for this summer term?
I’m looking forward to meeting new people from all over the world and engaging with numerous cultures all from my home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m especially excited to learn about the cities in my courses, Florence and London.

Meet Antonia Bignotti (she/her/hers), an official CAPA blogger for our remote London programs for Summer 2020:

University: University of Kansas 
Major: Human Biology with a Minor in Sociology
Location of CAPA Courses: London 
Location of Internship Site: London
Internship or volunteer placement: Invincible Me

What are you most excited for this summer term?
I am excited to be working for an organization focused on improving the health of their community. I look forward to carrying out research on mental health that will potentially be used to formulate their programs.  I am also excited and curious to learn how to experience a different work and academic culture from my own home.

After just three weeks in Buenos Aires this spring, Sky Dedrick and her classmates had to pack up and return to the US to finish the remainder of the semester remotely. Find out more about her transition to virtual learning and her experience with Austral University.

"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.

CAPA London alum James is finding happiness by looking back on his memories from London and reliving his favorite moments through photos. Join him as he reflects on his time 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.

"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.

Your study abroad experience does not have to end on the plane ride home. Imani Wilson returned home from studying abroad in Shanghai a year ago, and she's sharing how continues keeping up with Chinese culture and current events and practicing the language. Find out some of her tips to help you continue your own study abroad experience!