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Our CAPA team has put together this list of your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to study abroad in 2021. From COVID-19 precautions to health insurance, independent travel, and more, learn more about the plans we have in place for Spring 2021.

Over the past several years, CAPA has stayed a step ahead by using state-of-the-art technology to enhance in-country study abroad programs around the world. This approach, known as Globally Networked Learning, transforms the learning and collaborative experience for students and teachers across time zones and cultures. From absorbing lessons in a classroom setting to viewing live tours and participating in experiential activities set in various global cities, see how the remote global experience is embraced by both students and educators.

In her final blog of the summer, CAPA blogger Antonia reflects on her internship experience and shares two helpful professional lessons she learned through the experience that can be applied to many situations she'll encounter in her future career.

With Australia being a sports hub and a two-time Olympics host country, studying sports management in Sydney was too good for Nicolas to pass up. During his semester abroad, he interned at a tennis club and got to know the sports culture of the country better. Want to know how else this program expands your knowledge in the field? Nicolas shares a quick overview on what to expect.

In her final vlog, Sarah Harmon discusses her CAPA courses: Cross Cultural Psychology and Analyzing and Exploring the Global City: London. Watch to hear more details of these courses and what Sarah learned!

Have you ever wondered how healthcare works in different countries? Antonia signed up for this course with hopes to work in this field someday and was able to learn the building blocks of a healthcare system and how to analyze systems across the globe critically. In this post, she gives us an overview of what you can expect in this course from lectures to guest speakers who share valuable insights from cultural perspectives and more.

By Kevin Heimlich and Michael Woolf

In this piece, Kevin Heimlich and Dr. Mike Woolf discuss the state of international education and the changes to study abroad operations in light of COVID-19. They also examine the reactions from various communities toward the effects of globalization during the pandemic.

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.