Lynn Dang shares a 3-step guide on how to navigate and use the bus and public transportation system in Florence. This is a handy primer before studying abroad and visiting the Italian city!
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It's completely normal to have a wave of differing emotions when you move and live abroad for a period of time. Whether they're ups or downs, you might run into feelings that can be confusing. Lynn Dang shares 4 tips to deal with homesickness and culture shock when you're abroad.
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See the CAPA London Center from a student's point-of-view! This is where you'll be spending time in classes, doing group projects, studying, and more.
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Are you hoping to have a seamless adjustment to your study abroad program? Solomon has put together 5 ways to prepare ahead and take action for a smooth transition as you immerse yourself during your semester abroad in Spain.
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With a few weeks under her belt in Sydney, Rachel Shaw is in the best position to share how the things she packed have come in handy. She also lists the things she wish she brought with her abroad from the US. Get into this and check out her tips!
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William Lammons from University of Colorado Boulder talks about navigating his expectations of studying abroad in Florence and how to roll with the punches. He shares several things you should prepare for and how to complete them pre-departure and in-country.
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All your thoughts and questions about preparing to study abroad in Australia are answered. Eliza Drohan, a University of Pittsburgh student, takes into account things you have to be ready for, such as navigating flight details and airports, packing adequately for a semester, and handling a long journey across the world. Read up and stay one step ahead!
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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.
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Mia Forouhari details her first impressions of Barcelona from the moment she lands in the airport and through her entire week. She shares a great starting point to exploring the city, as well as how to prepare for all your new classes after arriving abroad.
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Just like studying abroad, returning home after the experience requires an adjustment too. In her last post for the CAPA World blog, Van Le leaves us with words of wisdom and 3 tips on how to deal with reverse culture shock.
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CAPA Study Abroad Ambassadors Column
Thoughts on Education Abroad Written by Dr. Michael Woolf, Deputy President for Strategic Development at CAPA The Global Education Network
Connecting Global Cities Written by Colin Speakman, Shanghai Resident Director at CAPA The Global Education Network
Solomon Herring—Blogger, Barcelona
Andrew Truong—TikToker, Barcelona
Lynn Dang—Blogger, Florence
William Lammons—Blogger, Florence
Taylor Jenkins—TikToker, Florence
Kathleen Gorman—Blogger, London
Zack Hodgkins—TikToker, London
Amarah McDougal—TikToker, London
Kyla Gallipoli—Vlogger, London
Eliza Drohan—Blogger, Sydney
Rachel Shaw—Blogger, Sydney
Kenny Tam—TikToker, Sydney
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