CAPA Study Abroad Blog | Spring Break Abroad

Spending Spring Break in Barcelona

May 3, 2018 12:30:00 PM / by Irene Kanthan

Andres is an official CAPA vlogger for spring 2018, sharing his story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A Finance, Accounting, and Business Information Systems major at University of Pittsburgh, he is studying abroad in London this semester.

In this week's post, Andres spends spring break with his friends in Barcelona and takes in the sights of Sagrada Familia and Lionel Messi at an F.C. Barcelona match.

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Thanks Andres!

Andres's' journey continues every Monday so stay tuned.

Posted in: London, England, Barcelona, Spain, Spring Break Abroad

10 Helpful Tips for a Stress-Free Break in Europe

Mar 30, 2018 1:30:00 PM / by Irene Kanthan

Brandon is an official CAPA blogger for spring 2018, sharing his story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A Political Science major at Clark University, he is studying abroad in Dublin this semester.

In this week's post, Brandon shares 10 travel tips that will help you plan your own trips and have a great time between destinations.

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I thought that I would use this blog post to give 10 helpful tips on traveling in Europe. I traveled to Poland, Germany, and Switzerland over spring break, visiting Poznan, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, and Zürich.

CAPAStudyAbroad_Dublin_Spring2018_From Brandon Mooney - Merchant's Houses in Poznan, Poland Merchant's Houses in Poznan, Poland

1. Bring a water bottle

Bring a water bottle and fill it up before you go out for the day! Also, keep your eyes peeled while going about your day for water fountains to fill your water bottle if water starts to get low. In much of Europe, especially Germany, restaurants and food outlets will not provide tap water. As an American, I’m used to having a bottomless cup of free water whenever I go out to eat, but this is not the case in Europe. In Germany, I had to buy a bottle of water at every restaurant, and they often charge exorbitant prices. For instance, at a restaurant in Berlin, a bottle of water was 5.90 euros.

Posted in: Dublin, Ireland, Spring Break Abroad, Tips

My European Spring Break: 5 Cities in 10 Days

Mar 15, 2018 11:30:00 AM / by Irene Kanthan

Rachel is an official CAPA blogger for spring 2018, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A Business Administration major at Merrimack College, she is studying abroad in Florence this semester.

In this week's post, Rachel shares how she went to Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Barcelona for spring break and how it compares to her experience in Florence.

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For spring break my friends and I decided to book a trip through a student travel company located in Florence. This trip took us to 5 different cities in Europe: Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Barcelona. We had the option of traveling on our own, but because we wanted to see as many cities as possible in a short period of time this trip was the best option! Although we had help from a travel company, we were able to navigate through each city on our own and overcome a few challenges along the way. Follow along as I take on my European spring break… first stop is Berlin!

CAPAStudyAbroad_Florence_Spring2018_From Rachel Cholewinski - Spring Break in Berlin_1.jpg

Berlin, Germany

As we arrived in Berlin I was amazed how modern the city was. We started our day by doing a free walking tour which took us all around the city. Although Berlin was very modern I enjoyed how much history there was within the city. Doing a walking tour gave my friends and I the chance to learn more about Berlin’s history and a new understanding and appreciation for this city.

Posted in: Travel, Florence, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, Spring Break Abroad

Spending a Very Special Spring Break Abroad

Oct 18, 2017 11:30:00 AM / by Irene Kanthan

Nicole is an official CAPA vlogger for fall 2017, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A Marketing & International Business major at Villanova University, she is studying abroad in Sydney this semester.

In this week's post, Nicole shares how she spent her spring break while studying abroad and why this was a special one.

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Thanks Nicole!

Nicole's journey continues every Wednesday so stay tuned.

Posted in: Travel, Sydney, Australia, Spring Break Abroad

Spring Break Part 2: Sorrento, Capri and Rome

Mar 31, 2017 8:30:00 AM / by Julie Ritz

Graysan Tompkins is an official CAPA vlogger for spring 2017, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A communication major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she is studying abroad in London this semester.