Your study abroad experience does not have to end on the plane ride home. Imani Wilson returned home from studying abroad in Shanghai a year ago, and she's sharing how continues keeping up with Chinese culture and current events and practicing the language. Find out some of her tips to help you continue your own study abroad experience!
Continue ReadingPosted in: International Education, Shanghai, China
Although Tina is not ready to leave Shanghai, she makes the most of her last week there by eating all her favorite foods, visiting her favorite places, and spending time with her friends and internship coworkers.
Continue ReadingPosted in: Shanghai, China, Local Culture
Calling all institutions!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like for your students to study abroad in Shanghai? Join CAPA in Shanghai at our Global Education Workshop to get a firsthand look at what this incredible city has to offer.
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We’re very excited to introduce and welcome our team of official bloggers and vloggers for Spring 2020!
Each of them will receive a grant accompanied by an explorer fund while they are abroad to help them generate their stories here on CAPA World. From pre-departure thoughts through their reflection upon their return to The States, we will watch the stories of these students unfold as they learn about their host country, explore and discover the real city beyond stereotypes and expectations, interact with locals, focus on their academics and complete internships.
So who are they and where are they going?
Continue ReadingPosted in: London, England, Dublin, Ireland, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shanghai, China, Official Bloggers and Vloggers, Florence, Italy, Barcelona, Spain
We are excited to announce that the Spring 2020 CAPA Pals program has launched! Find out more about how students who sign up integrate into the CAPA community and develop a support network before they arrive in country.
Posted in: London, England, Dublin, Ireland, International Education, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shanghai, China, Florence, Italy, Barcelona, Spain
If you're interested admiring the cuteness of those from the feline and canine persuasion, then check out Tina Huang's adventures! In this week's vlog, she takes a trip to several animal cafes in Shanghai and shows us what to expect at some of these popular establishments. Be prepared to get up close and personal with these furry friends!
Continue ReadingPosted in: Shanghai, China, Local Culture
Vlogger Tina Huang and the CAPA Shanghai crew hop on a train to Beijing, where they visit Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall of China, and more! Check out the video to follow along on their excursion!
Posted in: Shanghai, China, Local Culture
Studying abroad in Shanghai on a budget? Check out Tina's latest video where she shares must-try places for tasty meals, sweet treats, and bubble tea, all for under $3!
Posted in: Shanghai, China, Food Abroad
Follow along with Tina as she takes us along to her Monday classes in Shanghai, starting with intensive Chinese. You can customize your schedule to include language classes, an internship, or both. It's up to you!
Posted in: International Education, Shanghai, China
In this vlog, Tina Huang provides advice on essential apps that will help you navigate Shanghai and communicate with your classmates, professors, and CAPA staff. Check out the video before you go abroad so you can be fully prepared for your time in Shanghai!
Posted in: Shanghai, China, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations
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
Nina Vrtjak—Blogger, Barcelona
Jackson Schiefelbein—IG TV Vlogger, Barcelona
Sky Dedrick—Blogger, Buenos Aires
Jamie Taylor—Vlogger, Dublin
Lily Tang—Blogger/Vlogger, Dublin
John Valvo—Vlogger, Dublin
Sara Shriber—Blogger, Florence
Matt McConnell—Vlogger, Florence
Annabel Thorpe—Vlogger, London
Emma 'Will' Baldwin—Blogger, London
James Nightengale—Blogger, London
Emma Estabrook—Blogger, Sydney
Nicolas Dostal—Vlogger, Sydney
