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This week, Emma shares the inside scoop on what her living situation was like in Sydney. Find out more about her accommodations and the lively and beautiful surrounding neighborhood of Pyrmont, right outside of Darling Harbor! 

Heading to Dublin to study abroad with CAPA? Make sure to check out Jamie's latest vlog to find out which apps will be helpful for everything from navigation, to health and safety, to finding discounts in Dublin!

Emma is here to set the record straight on life in Sydney so far. Expectations vs. reality - are you ready? Get into this myth debunking post featuring Sydney's beaches, people, classes, and more!

A little prep work ahead of time will chase your travel worries away! In her first post, Nina Vrtjak writes to us from Barcelona and shares 4 important ways to prepare for your study abroad in a global city. Look through tips on how to overcome your first wave of culture shock, the language barrier, and first week jitters.

CAPA Alumn Azalea is here with everything you need to know about public transit in Florence. From where to buy tickets and the options available, to what to do when you get lost, and how to avoid getting fined for not validating your ticket - she's got a lot of important info to share, so check it out!

It can be tempting to overpack for a semester abroad, especially when you don't know exactly what to expect and want to be prepared for everything. However, you'll find that you can live with a lot less while abroad, and you can always buy what you need in-country if you forget something. Find out some of Sydney blogger Emma's tips on what not to pack:

CAPA vlogger Annabel is in her second week of studying and interning abroad in London, and she is starting to make the city feel like home. Find out what her first couple of weeks have been like and see what tips she has to share about how to make the adjustment period easier!

CAPA blogger Sara Shriber has just arrived in Florence and she is thrilled to be living among Florentines for the semester! Check out her apartment and charming neighborhood!

Reverse culture shock is real, and Carly Lewis shares how she's working through the process of adjusting back to life in the US and looking at reverse culture shock in a positive light. Check out Carly's video to get an idea of what you might be able to expect once you return home from studying abroad.

Expectations vs. Reality - what's the scoop on life in Sydney? Minh tells all after spending an entire semester studying and interning abroad. Read on to see how you can prepare for your time in this diverse city and make the most out of it!