Cole Taylor is an official CAPA blogger for spring 2016, sharing their story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A journalism and media writing major at Lasell College, they are studying abroad in Dublin this semester. In this week's post, Cole shares their favorite free apps that will come in handy if you're studying abroad in Dublin. - - - When you think about study abroad, typically you are thinking about the paperwork, what to pack, what it will be like when you get there, etc. One thing you do not usually think about, or at least I did not, is smartphone apps. Which apps ca ..read more

Alyssa Reimenschneider is an official CAPA blogger for fall 2015, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. An English Literature and Studio Art major at Albright College, she is studying abroad in London this fall. Below, Alyssa takes us on a CAPA My Global Education adventure to London's South Bank. - - - There is something magical about Southbank on a Sunday morning. Maybe it's the people of all ages that line the street, dressed in leather jackets and old jeans, playing guitars and accordions and saxophones for their chance at some loose change tossed ..read more

Ashley Welch is an official CAPA blogger for summer 2015, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. An economics major at Clemson University, she is studying abroad in Dublin this semester. In the post below, Ashley shares her top 5 apps for study abroad.  - - - Having a smartphone abroad can actually be really useful if you have the right apps on it. I use my phone all the time in Ireland to document my time here, navigate the streets, and much more. While there's a multitude of apps out there, I have narrowed down all of my apps to these five essential on ..read more

Kristina Worm is an official CAPA blogger for spring 2015, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A marketing major at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management, she is studying abroad in Sydney this semester. In this week's post Kristina shares her top 5 favorite apps that have helped her during her semester abroad in Sydney. - - - My semester in Sydney is winding down, but as my time here comes to an end I wanted to share my top used apps. During my time here I made sure to bring my iPhone, but it is definitely personal preference if you choose ..read more

Emily Kearns is an official CAPA blogger for spring 2015, sharing her story in weekly posts on CAPA World. A communications and business major at the University of Pittsburgh, she is studying abroad in Florence this semester. In her post below, Emily shares her top 5 apps to use while studying abroad. - - - While I mentioned in one of my posts how refreshing it is to be abroad and non-reliant on my iPhone at all times of the day, there are definitely times when it’s necessary to break out that handy-dandy little device. I am oh-so-thankful for these five apps below, that have helped me in a c ..read more

CAPA International Education alum Connor McCarthy spent Fall semester 2013 studying abroad in Sydney. He teamed up with the Learning Abroad Center at his home institution, the University of Minnesota, to create a series of videos to document his journey. Focusing on the pre-departure stage in his first video, Connor talks a bit about the CAPA program and the application process from the point of view of a University of Minnesota student. He discusses his concerns about studying abroad, in particular about studying abroad in Australia (check out 2:18) and how he is preparing for his adventure ..read more

Mariam reflects upon her summer internship, through which learned the value of going into new experiences with an open mind.  One of the reasons I chose to study abroad with CEA CAPA was their international internship component. I figured having the opportunity to actually intern abroad, alongside local coworkers, would be a wonderful learning experience and beneficial for me, both as a student and as a professional. Read the full post on CEA CAPA Abroad ..read more

Looking back on his summer studying and interning abroad in Sydney, Jason highlights his six biggest takeaways from the experience. Studying and interning abroad with CEA CAPA is an incredible opportunity for personal and academic growth. Sydney, Australia, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, offers an exceptional learning experience for students from all over the world.  Read the full post on CEA CAPA Abroad ..read more

Veronica reflects on the lessons learned during her summer in London, and how her life outlook changed through the experience. Returning to the U.S. after a semester of studying and interning abroad in London, I've changed my life outlook and learned plenty of lessons along the way. Developing and perfecting several skills during my time abroad, such as time management and independence, allowed me to become a better version of myself. Read the full post on CEA CAPA Abroad ..read more

Abby shares some of the things she'll miss about her summer in Barcelona, including the city's public transportation and getting to practice her Spanish. As my summer internship in Barcelona wraps up, I realize I have many mixed feelings about leaving my host city. This summer study abroad program was my first time leaving the U.S., so I learned so much about being a global citizen and embracing new experiences. Read the full post on CEA CAPA Abroad ..read more