CAPA WORLD

Every semester, CAPA Sydney students have the opportunity to spend the night at the Taronga Zoo, where they get up close and personal with the animals and see the behind the scenes life of zookeepers. Check out Marlea's video for a sneak preview of what you can expect on this excursion!

From hanging out at Piazzale Michelangelo to taking a Food and Culture course, CAPA alumnus Erin Confortini shares a roundup of 8 things she's got on her mind—all thanks to a great semester in Florence. 

In this blog, Sarah shares her experience volunteering with primary school students in a classroom on the outskirts of Florence, where she helps the kids learn English and finds creative ways to overcome the language barrier.

Get up close and personal with London through these tours! CAPA alumnus Melody Marshall shares the 8 places she checked out and the best thing about each of them.

Makenna has the opportunity to go on an optional trip to Paris with other CAPA London students, where she breaks out of her comfort zone and bonds with the CAPA community in the culture-filled city she has always dreamed of visiting.

Read more about the highlights of the Paris excursion, from a visit to the Luxembourg gardens to a boat ride down the River Seine.

In a city bursting at the seams with fun activities and awe-inspiring views, Minh is sharing how he's settling in his home for the semester in Sydney. Take a look at where he will be staying for the next 12 weeks and the amenities in the area!

To study abroad or not to study abroad? This was a question that Ellie, a gymnast at Ursinus College, mulled over for years. In her very first post of many for our blog this semester, she shares how she triumphed over her obstacles and eventually made the important decision regarding her future. Ellie's journey starts right...here!

Absa shares the reality of her multicultural experience in Shanghai. From getting used to Chinese food to sharing what it's like to be a black person abroad, she tells us how she navigated her study abroad and internship in Shanghai and what it all means to her. As she steps out of China, read on about the 5 things that's made the most impact for Absa.

With 8 weeks in Dublin behind her, Clare takes her family around the city (and country) she called home this summer. She also looks back on her study abroad experience and internship at a water sports company and shares how it has influenced her outlook on a future career. Clare also reveals what she thinks the major advantage of studying abroad is and how she was able to learn more about the world.

Are you a travel buff with a tight budget? Katie is here to convince you that you can still have rewarding encounters abroad even on a budget. She shares how to take advantage of resources to help you plan a travel itinerary. Several thousands of years of culture is awaiting you outside the US, so get ready to add to your eye-opening experience abroad!