CAPA Study Abroad Blog | Local Culture

One Thing You HAVE To Know About Sydney

Sep 15, 2022 5:30:00 PM / by Danielle Manning

What's the best way to see Sydney? How do you prepare for it? Take it from Danielle Manning, a CAPA summer student, all the time and energy you put into Sydney will be worth it.

Posted in: Sydney, Australia, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Local Culture

Getting Familiar with Italy's Seaside Towns

Sep 9, 2022 12:30:00 PM / by Maya Tolerico

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!

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Behind the Sports Scenes at Croke Park in Dublin

Aug 31, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Peyton Smith

Gaelic football and hurling are popular sports in Ireland. Croke Park is home to these sports and more in Dublin. Peyton Smith got a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and found out more about its place in history. Join the tour!

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Local Culture

The Vastness and Mystical Nature of Parc Güell

Aug 30, 2022 1:00:00 PM / by Mia Forouhari

Visiting Parc Güell is worth setting aside time for! Mia stopped by 4 recognizable spots during her group outing at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. What a great way to enjoy Barcelona!

Posted in: Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

My First Week in London: Summer Internship, Going Around the City, and More

Aug 29, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Maggie Courtney

Maggie Courtney, a junior from University of Missouri, shares her journey in London and everything she did on her first week in the city. From her internship at Raindance Film Festival to her summer classes with CAPA, Maggie soaked up every minute of London.

Posted in: London, England, Internships Abroad, Local Culture

What It's Like Taking an Oil Painting Class in Florence

Aug 23, 2022 2:30:00 PM / by Ally Espy

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!

Posted in: International Education, Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Celebrating the Significance of Bloomsday in Dublin

Aug 18, 2022 12:30:00 PM / by Emmey Harris

What is Bloomsday and why is it so significant to the city of Dublin? CAPA student Emmey Harris tells us about the celebration of a historical literary giant and how their masterpiece is based on the city, drawing people to participate in activities commemorating the day.

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Local Culture

Visiting Siena and San Gimignano in the Summer

Aug 10, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Ally Espy

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!

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Visiting Tarragona: Connecting the Past and Present

Aug 4, 2022 10:30:00 AM / by Mia Forouhari

History is abundant in Tarragona, Spain, including a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this CAPA day trip, Mia tours 3 landmarks in this city near Barcelona.

Posted in: International Education, Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture

Sunset on the Arno: Historic Tales of Florence’s Bridges

Aug 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Ashley Feiler

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.