CAPA WORLD

What do you spy with your London Eye? Come and take a look at Julia's CAPA excursion to the top for some landmark spotting in London's urban landscape.

London is home to magnificent works of art and history from around the world. Chi Vu gives you her top 3 museums and galleries in the global city and shares her perspective on the cultural heritage of the curations and exhibitions.

Today, Andrea reflects on her time in London this past semester and shares how she made the most of her last week in this global city. Continue reading to find out more.

Come along on a festive tour of London with Chi Vu as she shows us around this global city during the holiday season. Watch the video here:

Julia shares her visual perspectives and stunning photo captures from her fall abroad in London and around the UK. Discover the memories she holds close straight from her camera lens.

Meet Aditi Sridhar (she/her), an official CAPA vlogger in London, England for Spring 2022:

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Film Studies (Production)
Study Abroad Location: London, England

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to immerse myself into London’s culture more than just being a tourist but instead as a filmmaker, because I think this will offer plenty of new perspectives. I’m also extremely excited that all my classes will be film oriented and that we have access to such great equipment at the Derek Jarman Lab!

Meet Jazz Ward (she/her/hers), an official CAPA vlogger in London, England for Spring 2022:

University: University of Minnesota
Major: Political Science
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: Independent Academic Research Studies International Institute (IARS)

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to explore the city with friends and meet new people! I also am so excited to start my internship and gain global business experience. I am also a tea fanatic and cannot wait to try different English blends.

Meet Van Le (she/her/hers), an official CAPA blogger in London, England for Spring 2022:

University: Hollins University
Major: Mathematics and Applied Economics with a concentration in Data Analytics
Study Abroad Location: London, England
Internship or volunteer placement: E2E

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited to explore London and work at E2E as a full-time intern. I’m also eager to go see Buckingham Palace, the Big Ben Tower, and the London Eye as well. Stay tuned for exciting articles about London life through the eyes of a Vietnamese student.

"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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In this month's post, Dr. Mike Woolf writes about what the month of December means to people from various belief systems around the world. He also shares the background of several religious festivals celebrated in the months leading up to December.

Andrea takes stock of her semester abroad and writes about culture shock and the reverse of it, as well as how studying abroad challenged her to take on the best of everyday life in London.