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.
Continue ReadingPosted in: Sydney, Australia, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Local Culture
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.
Continue ReadingPosted in: Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture
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.
Continue ReadingPosted in: London, England, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations
You've been accepted into your study abroad program and it's almost time to make plans for your departure. Where do you begin? Ashley Feiler lends a helping hand in her first post today on 4 things you have to consider as you book your flight abroad.
Continue ReadingPosted in: Florence, Italy, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations
Van Le shares how she was able to manage her finances while studying abroad and getting around London. If you are planning your budget, here's some advice on how to save some pounds!
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Almost 2 weeks down and 11 more to go! Stephen writes in from Barcelona to share 8 things you need to know before studying abroad in this city. Take in some of these gems and see how you can get better prepared for your spring, summer, or fall semester abroad in Spain.
Posted in: Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Barcelona, Spain, Local Culture
What's it like landing in a city where you don't fully know the language just quite yet? Chris Reidy shares his first post on our blog today on the language difference in Florence and how to get by in the city while you learn Italian.
Continue ReadingPosted in: Florence, Italy, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Local Culture
It's important to stay on top of things as you prepare to study abroad. CAPA London blogger Van Le is here to help with this quick handy guide to get your visa and COVID-19 test done, as well as tips on how to save time and money.
Continue ReadingPosted in: London, England, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations
What is it like to leave your study abroad experience for home after spending several months living and feeling like a part of the city? Julia shares what she wished she prepared in advance for her time abroad.
Continue ReadingPosted in: London, England, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations
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.
Continue ReadingPosted in: London, England, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations, Local Culture
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
Mia Forouhari—Blogger, Barcelona
Taylor Atkinson—TikToker, Barcelona
Emmey Harris—Blogger, Dublin
Peyton Smith—TikToker, Dublin
Ashley Feiler—Blogger, Florence
Ally Espy—Blogger/Vlogger, Florence
Maya Tolerico—Blogger, Florence
Maggie Courtney—Vlogger, London
Mickenzie Babb—TikToker, London
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