CAPA Fall 2021 Brochure

GO GLOBAL. GO ABROAD.

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MAKE A GLOBAL CITY YOUR CLASSROOM!

GO BEYOND WITH CAPA CAPA Centers are located in global cities, which are home to people from all over the world, and serve as hubs for the sharing of ideas, languages, food, and traditions. These cities offer you a unique environment to explore and understand the world around you.

• Live and learn surrounded by new ideas and innovation.

OUR PASSIONATE AND EXPERT TEAMS ARE THERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF YOUR JOURNEY. From the time you start your application through your return home, our dedicated team provides

CAPA offers exceptional and exciting opportunities for

comprehensive support services for students. The

academic study and personal and professional growth.

team is available throughout the duration of the

• Participate in CAPA’s My Global City calendar of events

program to assist and support students 24/7 with

which enable you to learn about and experience your

any emergency situations. Students will also have

global city in fun and insightful ways.

access to the Guardian study abroad safety app

• Experience meaningful personal and professional development, and learning outcomes that are incorporated into every CAPA course and My Global City event.

DIVERSITY

which includes emergency assistance and other support resources, including referrals to mental health and medical professionals.

CAPA maintains a comprehensive health and safety

GLOBALIZATION

plan designed to reduce the risk and uncertainty of travel abroad and provides a variety of health and wellness tools and resources for students so that

URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL DYNAMICS

they can make the most of their experience.

• Each global city program offers courses in a range of fields from marketing and economics to language and writing, plus each location offers CAPA’s signature Analyzing and Exploring the Global City course.

• Benefit from state-of-the-art technology that enables you to connect with faculty and peers across CAPA’s global cities, transforming an international experience to a global one. You’ll build key skills employers value, including complex problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and teamwork.

• Develop real world personal and professional skills and competencies that will give you a competitive edge in your future employment and graduate school applications.

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CHECK OUT OUR BLOG:

CAPAWORLD.CAPA.ORG for content created by CAPA students on their study abroad and internship experiences.

WHY STUDY ABROAD? •

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EXPAND YOUR WORLDVIEW

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IMPRESS FUTURE EMPLOYERS

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ADD REAL-LIFE CONTEXT TO YOUR CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

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CREATE A GLOBAL NETWORK EXPERIENCE NEW PLACES, PEOPLE, AND PERSPECTIVES GAIN INDEPENDENCE

ALL WHILE EARNING CREDIT TOWARD GRADUATION!

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH A

GLOBAL INTERNSHIP Interning abroad is an excellent way to prepare for your future career. It exposes you to a variety of experiences that give you an edge as you enter the job market and can help you build the skills employers are increasingly demanding of applicants.

CAPA’s personalized approach finds the right internship for you and your career goals. Placements are guaranteed and no prior work experience is required.

CAPA HAS:

2000+

3000+

INTERNSHIP SITES

INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS

INTERNSHIP STUDENTS EACH YEAR

INCLUDED IN ALL CAPA PROGR AMS TUITION - HOUSING INSURANCE - MY GLOBAL CITY ACTIVITIES -

24/7 EMERGENCY

SUPPORT - INTERNSHIPS EXCURSIONS

ORIENTATION CAPA’s comprehensive orientation program covers a wide range of topics including health and safety, academics, internships, and living in a global city.

Resources for students from different backgrounds and identities are provided, including resources for

1000+

75+ DIFFERENT FIELDS

90%

60%

OF STUDENTS who studied abroad found employment within 6 months of graduation

OF HIRING MANAGERS prefer candidates with international experience

75%

20%

OF EMPLOYERS say study abroad is important when evaluating candidates for entry-level positions

HIGHER STARTING SALARY for students with study and internship abroad experience

students of color and LGBTQIA+ students.

In-person sessions are complemented by online

CAPA also offers remote global internships and online

sessions that students can access prior to the start

study abroad. Learn more at CAPA.ORG/ONLINE

of the program and again at any time during their time abroad.

HOUSING CAPA Center programs offer housing in self-catered shared apartments with kitchen facilities. On-campus housing is offered for students at Maynooth University, Queen Mary University, and UTS. Homestays may be available on request.

My program at CAPA was overall a success in that all my courses were tailored to my interests and the internship placement was ideal for my career path.

ANNA CHICHESTER SUNY Oswego, CAPA London Alum

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YOU CAN AFFORD

to Study Abroad!

Studying abroad may not be as expensive as you think, but planning is important. Here are a few ways you can make studying abroad more accessible:

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

• Apply for CAPA scholarships and grants • Apply for the CAPA FEA Access Partnership and Gilman Scholarship, each of which offer scholarships of up to $5,000

• Research additional merit and destination scholarships you may qualify for

SAVE MONEY WITH AN ON OR OFF CAMPUS JOB

TALK WITH YOUR STUDY ABROAD AND FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

• Studying abroad may cost the same, or even less, than staying on campus

CROWDFUNDING • Setup a crowdfunding site to help enlist the help of friends and family

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CAPA

SCHOLARSHIPS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

DIVERSITY ADVOCATE GRANT

Applications are evaluated based on financial need,

Eligible students must be committed and

as well as the student’s reflection on identity,

engaged, and already have a track record of

program goals, and personal investment.

successful advocacy for diversity in their campus and home communities. Successful applicants will demonstrate how their required project will

AFFILIATE SCHOOL GRANT Over 200 colleges and universities are affiliated with CAPA. A benefit of affiliation is access to

impact both future CAPA programs and their home community once their study abroad experience is completed.

special grants for their students. If you are from an affiliate institution, you may automatically receive this grant for semester and/or summer programs.

HBCU GRANT This grant provides students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) with an automatic

BLOGGER AND VLOGGER GRANT

grant. If you attend an HBCU institution, you automatically receive a grant as follows: $1,000

Each term, we select a team of bloggers, vloggers,

for one of CAPA’s fall or spring semester programs

and Instagram TV vloggers to share their study

or $500 for one of our summer programs.

abroad experiences on the CAPA World Blog.

Students receive the grant to help them explore their host city and fund their content creation.

ACCOMMODATIONS FUND CAPA supports learning abroad experiences for students with disabilities. We recognize that students may incur additional costs to study abroad and this fund is designed to contribute

CAPA AWARDS $1.5 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AFFILIATE BENEFITS EVERY YEAR!

towards those costs for successful applicants.

STUDY AGAIN WITH CAPA GRANT If you studied abroad before on any CAPA program, you will automatically receive this grant to study abroad again on a CAPA semester or summer program.

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YOUR IDENTITY

Abroad

CAPA UNDERSTANDS THAT WE ALL CARRY DIFFERENT IDENTITIES Exploring your identities within the setting of a global city is an important part of your abroad experience, and CAPA offers resources and materials to help you prepare for your time abroad.

CAPA’s commitment to diversity extends to the personal, experiential, and academic experiences

My identity abroad in the CAPA Community App contains a variety of articles and resources tailored to your global city with topics including diversity in the city, services for students with disabilities, resources for LGBTQIA students, health and wellness services, and articles on practicing your religion abroad.

throughout all of our communities. We strive to create

CAPA is a member of the Diversity Abroad Network,

inclusive environments for our students that allow

which offers students a robust online community

them to experience and learn from people with diverse

of resources from information on scholarships and

backgrounds, worldviews, and cultural traditions.

financing study abroad to destination and how-to guides.

CHOOSING YOUR LOCATION CAPA is proud to be the recipient of the 2020 Diversity Abroad Institutional Champion Award.

CAPA Global Cities are cosmopolitan, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse.

Quick facts about the diversity of each of the CAPA global cities: BARCELONA

• This eclectic Mediterranean city is one of the world’s most LGBTQIA-friendly cities DUBLIN

• Consistently ranked in the top five “World’s

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Friendliest Cities” and with a young and fast-growing

BE AN ADVOCATE ABROAD!

population, the city is increasingly diverse

In recognition of the powerful role that our students

FLORENCE

• The cradle of the Renaissance today is a popular vacation destination for travelers from around the globe and has growing African and Asian populations LONDON

• One of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the world; over 300 languages are spoken and 40% of the population identifies as non-white SYDNEY

• More than 250 languages are spoken in this vibrant, multicultural city that is home to more than 120 nationalities and almost 30 Aboriginal groups

play as leaders and advocates on their campuses, CAPA’s Diversity Advocates Program (DAP) seeks to connect student activists, organizers, and leaders with opportunities to engage with the work of diversity, access, and inclusion during their program abroad.

Recipients are awarded grants of $1,000 for the semester for completing a project during their CAPA program related to inclusion, access, and equity. Past Diversity Advocates’ project topics include study and engagement with:

• Black Lives Matter in Florence • Cultural festivals in Sydney • Housing inequities in London For more information, visit www.capa.org/scholarships

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HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY ABROAD THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME AWAITS! Follow these steps to help you plan for your time abroad.

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3 WORK WITH A CAPA PROGRAM MANAGER The team will guide you through the application process and ensure you are aware of the important program and fee deadlines. Upon acceptance, your Program Manager will advise you on program

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logistics, visa application process, flights, packing,

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have. They will be your point of contact before and

THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

during your time abroad.

Meet with your Academic Advisor and find out about the courses you need to take and how to fit study abroad into your academic calendar. Talk with your Study Abroad Advisor and a CAPA Admissions

travel concerns, and any other questions you might

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Advisor to determine which location would be the

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best fit for you and how the process works at

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your school.

Work with your Academic Advisor to determine

2 APPLY & DOWNLOAD THE CAPA COMMUNITY APP Start your application online at www.capa.org and download the CAPA Community App, where you will be able to communicate with other

which courses to take. In addition to courses, you can also select to do an internship (available on most CAPA programs). After you are accepted on the program, CAPA will send you a course selection link for you to fill out with your course preferences.

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students, have quick contact with your Program

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Manager, and engage with a world of advising

Embark on the experience of a lifetime in

resources and further information about your

the Global City you’ve chosen for your study

program right at your fingertips!

abroad adventure.

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CAPA CENTER AREAS OF STUDY

These are just a sample of the many areas of study available. CAPA programs offer courses and internships for virtually any major!

Chat with a CAPA Admissions Advisor for more details via online chat on our website at capa.org or by phone at 800.793.0334.

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LOOKING TO STUDY OR INTERN IN OTHER SUBJECT AREAS? Chat with a CAPA Admissions Advisor about all the subject areas CAPA offers on our website at capa.org or by phone at 800.793.0334.

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HEALTH & SAFETY CAPA is committed to encouraging a safe and healthy environment at all of our study abroad centers.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT INCLUDES: • Comprehensive student orientations • 24/7 emergency support • Guardian Study Abroad Safety App • Health insurance for students • Extensive staff emergency response and wellness training

• And much more!

CAPA maintains comprehensive health and safety protocols, including infectious disease and pandemic response, and continually monitors and updates these protocols in conjunction with our institutional partners. Protocols for each of our program locations respond to local guidance, remain informed of current research, utilize the support and advice of local experts in international

CAPA GUARDIAN APP

health, safety, and crisis management and are

CAPA’s official Study Abroad Safety App features include:

and data aggregation sites to ensure we have the

CAPA CHECK-IN

based on the review of a wide array of sources latest information available.

CAPA provides comprehensive, ongoing pre-

In an emergency, CAPA staff sends a notification to

departure and on-site communication on health

students. Students can quickly checkin, informing

and safety for all students, including referrals to

CAPA of their safety.

local medical and mental health professionals.

EMERGENCY & SUPPORT RESOURCES

We continually evaluate risk reduction protocols

Students can call local or CAPA emergency services at the touch of a button for immediate assistance, email or call CAPA staff for non-emergency support during office hours, and contact recommended doctors and mental health counselors.

TRAVEL LOG

and implement required changes quickly, and provide extensive and clear communications with staff, faculty, students, partner institutions, and emergency contacts.

For the latest information on CAPA health and safety protocols, please visit capa.org/safety.

Students log their travel details when traveling outside their program city. This information is used by CAPA staff in the event of an emergency.

AND MUCH MORE!

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CAPA

Community

The CAPA Community online portal ensures you are well informed and engaged before and during your adventure abroad!

The CAPA Community offers everything you need in one place to help you every step of the way, from the time you submit your application through the end of your program. Access is available online or on the CAPA Community App.

ACCESS YOUR APPLICATION AND IMPORTANT RESOURCES • Keep track of your completed and pending application documents.

• Your assigned program manager will check

PRE-DEPARTURE

• Arrival information • What to pack • Visa information • Resources on what to expect abroad

off each item once they have had a chance to

IN COUNTRY

review and confirm it is complete.

• Course schedule

DIRECT MESSAGING • CAPA’s program managers are here to help you every step of the way. Direct messaging through the Community makes it easy!

• My Global City events • Upcoming excursions and activities • And more!

on your program through group and private

JOIN IN DISCUSSION GROUPS WITH OTHER STUDENTS ON YOUR PROGR AM

conversations.

• This feature allows you to join in on

Plus, connect directly with other students

CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR STUDY ABROAD JOURNEY

discussions with other students who have applied for your program.

• CAPA staff also post fun facts about your

APPLICATION

program and location, and important messages

• The CAPA experience

to keep you on track!

• Tips and recommendations • Resources on your chosen global city • Your identities abroad

ACCESS HELPFUL ARTICLES AND VIDEOS • Search for program relevant articles and videos to help you prepare for your term abroad.

• You can search by key words using the top search bar or navigate to a topic specific tile to read articles and watch videos that are related to your program experience.

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Barcelona

GLOBAL CITIES | UNIVERSITAT PAMPEU FABRA DIRECT ENROLL Explore and engage with the eclectic city of Barcelona, which offers something for everyone; enjoy a flamenco performance, tour Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, delight in a gastronomic adventure at La Boqueria Market, learn about the Catalan independence movement and much more.

GLOBAL CITIES The CAPA Barcelona Center is centrally located in the downtown Plaça de Catalunya area, close to Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter.

FALL Choose from a range of courses covering a variety of disciplines. Earn 12-18 credits depending on term and chosen internship and courses. Courses are offered in the following subject areas:

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PLUS IN THE SPRING 2021 TERM TAKE ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES FROM THE CURRICULUM IN FLORENCE, LONDON, AND SYDNEY!

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OPTIONAL FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP Participate in an internship opportunity, earn 3 or 6 credits, and gain valuable skills. Placements are in English or in Spanish. You must have completed at least four semesters of Spanish language to participate in a Spanish-speaking internship.

Internship placements are accompanied by the required Global Internship Course. Placements will vary based on major and career goals, and

I honestly feel that CAPA did an exceptional job of encouraging immersion and providing a raw look at what it means to live in a global city.

sample roles include Data Analytics Intern, Finance Administration Intern, Editorial Assistant, and Digital Design Intern.

Visit capa.org/barcelona to explore all CAPA Barcelona courses and download syllabi.

THE CAPA

SEAN GLYNN UMass Amherst, CAPA Barcelona Global Cities

Barcelona EXPERIENCE

THIS CULTURAL POWERHOUSE ON THE MEDITERRANEAN WILL KEEP YOU BUSY FOR THE WHOLE SEMESTER. Stroll the beaches, climb the Sagrada Familia, try something new in one of the city’s bustling markets, brush up on your Spanish, wind through the ancient streets full of history and explore the modern tree-lined boulevards, and cheer on the hometown football club.

Barcelona truly has it all!

MY GLOBAL CITY The My Global City events calendar offers a wide-range of CAPA-led and self-led activities and social events each week. All events connect to one or more of CAPA’s learning outcomes: diversity, globalization, urban environments, and social dynamics.

Events include a walking tour through the labyrinth of streets in the oldest parts of the city with a visit to Barcelona Cathedral, a visit to the Spanish Civil War Bunkers, including a discussion of the Historical Memory movement in Spain, Raval Street Art Tour, a visit to Parc Guell, and a visit to the Picasso Museum. Other activities vary by semester and reflect the local events taking place at the time.

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EXCURSIONS Included in the program cost are full-day excursions to Montserrat, including transportation, a zip train to Cova de Sant Joan with guided visits and entrances, and to Tarragona, with transportation, entrances and guided visit to the Museum, Forum, Circus and Amphitheater.

DIRECT ENROLL

UNIVERSITY OF POMPEU FABRA

The Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a tri-lingual university offering programs taught in English in a variety of subjects, including Hispanic & European Studies, International Business, International Relations, Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences.

Choose courses across disciplines and engage in other academic opportunities, including

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independent research and language courses.

Additional course offerings are available to students with Spanish and Catalan proficiency.

The CAPA UPF program includes comprehensive pre-departure support, orientation, welcome and farewell events, access to the CAPA Barcelona My Global City Calendar, and CAPA Emergency Services, including the CAPA Guardian App. In addition, take advantage of the activities, events, and support services provided by UPF.

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Fall

Global Cities

9.5.21

12.18.21

$16,995

6.11.21

Fall

University Pompeu Fabra

9.21.21

12.18.21

$16,245

6.28.21

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Dublin

GLOBAL CITIES | GRIFFITH COLLEGE | MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENROLL Dublin is an energetic, charming, and culturally rich global city. With one in every eight residents being foreign born, Dublin is very much a multicultural hub.

You can find food from around the globe and take part in annual international celebrations such as the Festival of World Cultures and Chinese New Year.

GLOBAL CITIES & GRIFFITH COLLEGE FALL The semester programs offer either CAPA-led courses or courses offered by Griffith College. Earn

MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

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CAPA supported me from the moment I applied to the moment I arrived in Ireland. CAPA made me feel safe and kept me engaged and informed while I was in Dublin.

OPTIONAL FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP Participate in an internship opportunity, earn 3 or 6 credits, and gain valuable skills. Internship placements are accompanied by the required Global Internship Course. Placements will vary based on major and career goals, and sample roles include Sports Marketing Intern, Costume Design Intern, and Accounts Payable, Receivable & Bookkeeping Intern.

JACK SUPINO Curry College, CAPA Dublin Global Cities

Visit capa.org/dublin to explore all CAPA Dublin courses and download syllabi.

THE CAPA

Dublin

VENTURE AND THRIVE IN THIS YOUNG, VIBRANT, AND FRIENDLY COASTAL CITY!

On any given day, you can stroll from Dublin’s charming medieval quarter—through art-filled neighborhoods and parks—to the Docklands, Europe’s Silicon Valley. Enjoy the street art, markets, beautiful Georgian architecture, and musicians along the way. The CAPA Center is hosted at Griffith College, a private Irish institution located near a café-filled residential haven close to the city center.

EXPERIENCE

MY GLOBAL CITY The My Global City events calendar offers a wide range of CAPA-led and self-led activities and social events each week. All events connect to one or more of CAPA’s diversity, globalization, urban environments, and social dynamics learning outcomes.

A guided visit to Croke Park—a national sports and cultural stadium—takes place the first weekend.

Other activities reflect what is on in the city at the time and may include a tour of “Googletown” in the Docklands, exploring some of the country’s beautiful medieval castles, or joining in on the fun at the many film, food, and cultural festivals that take place each year.

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EXCURSIONS Experience full-day excursions to Belfast and the stunning Cliffs of Moher, as well as a Dublin city tour and a visit to Dublin Castle.

Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland’s natural masterpiece

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MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

Located on the fringes of Dublin in Ireland’s only university town, Maynooth University is part of the National University of Ireland and offers a wide range of program options with an interdisciplinary academic approach.

Study with Irish and international students in a lively town with easy access to central Dublin.

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The CAPA Maynooth University program includes comprehensive pre-departure support, orientation, welcome and farewell events, access to the CAPA Dublin My Global City calendar, and CAPA Emergency Services, including the CAPA Guardian App. In addition, take advantage of the activities, events, and support services provided by Maynooth University.

DUBLIN PROGRAM

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Fall

Global Cities

9.1.21

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6.6.21

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Maynooth University

9.13.21

12.18.21

$17,395

6.18.21

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Florence

GLOBAL CITIES | GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE | ADVANCED ITALIAN Florence is a vibrant, awe-inspiring, and culturally rich global city. With an ever-growing immigrant population, Florence is very much a multicultural hub. You can explore the city’s diversity by taking a Migrantour or visiting Vivi Market to find authentic food and ingredients from Asia, Latin America, and other regions.

GLOBAL CITIES The CAPA Center is housed in the historic Palazzo Galli-Tassi, centrally located in the Santa Croce neighborhood.

FALL Choose from a range of course options taught in English, or enhance your cultural experience by taking Italian language courses.

Earn 12-18 credits depending on term and chosen internship and courses. Choose from over two dozen courses, including:

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PLUS IN THE SPRING 2021 TERM TAKE ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES FROM THE CURRICULUM IN LONDON AND SYDNEY! 2021 • CAPA STUDY ABROAD • 18

ADVANCED ITALIAN TRACK FALL If you’re an Italian language major or have a

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high level of competency in Italian, this program is for you!

The curriculum for the Global Business Institute

We’ve partnered with the University of Florence’s

requires 5 business courses or 4 business

Cultural Centre for Foreigners (CCF) to offer courses

courses and the Global Internship Course. Earn

in language, history, literature, and art history—

15 credits. See page 30 for more details.

all taught in Italian. You can also opt to do an internship in your chosen field. This program is designed to help you improve your language skills through integration into Florentine culture.

Note: You must have completed at least four semesters of Italian language and be competent in the language in order to participate.

STUDIO FINE ARTS Study fine arts in the cradle of the Renaissance

The required curriculum on the Advanced Italian

at CAPA’s dedicated art studio located next door

Track includes: Advanced Italian Language,

to the CAPA Center. Course offerings include

Understanding Modern Italy, plus an optional

drawing, sculpture, oil painting, and watercolor.

internship, and one or two additional courses in

The curriculum is designed for non-majors and no

Italian Literature, History, or Art History. Students

previous studio art experience is required. There

must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credits to

is no set curriculum, so you may take as few or as

complete the program.

many courses as you like in addition to the Global Cities offerings.

THE CAPA

Florence

EXPERIENCE ITALIAN CULTURE, FEAST ON DELICIOUS TUSCAN CUISINE, AND WANDER THROUGH THE MANY MUSEUMS IN THE CITY! 19 • CAPA STUDY ABROAD • 2021

EXPERIENCE

The CAPA Center is housed in the historic Palazzo Galli-Tassi, centrally located in the Santa Croce neighborhood just minutes from Florence’s Duomo.

Deepen your cultural experience and improve your Italian language skills by spending time with Italian families each week.

MY GLOBAL CITY The My Global City events calendar offers a wide range of CAPA-led and self-led activities and social events each week. All events connect to one or more of CAPA’s diversity, globalization, urban environments, and social dynamics learning outcomes.

EXCURSIONS

CAPA-led events include a walk up to Piazzale

Enjoy full-day excursions to Siena, famous for its

Michelangelo for stunning views over the city of Florence and a hike in the nearby hills, followed by dinner in one of the best pizzerias in town.

art, history, and Palio horse race, and to the walled town of San Gimignano, with its 14 medieval towers.

Other activities include a cooking class with a professional chef, an entrance to one of Florence’s many museums, and other self-guided events that reflect what is on in the city at the time and may include a walking tour to the most important

at the Florence Stadium.

OPTIONAL FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP

The My Global City calendar also offers several

Participate in an internship opportunity, earn 3 or 6

opportunities for volunteering throughout the term.

credits, and gain valuable skills. English and Italian

markets of Florence, tasting typical Italian snacks, a night at the opera, or attending a soccer match

placements are available. You must have completed at least two semesters of Italian language to participate in an internship. Internship placements are accompanied by the required Global Internship Course. Placements will vary based on major and career goals, and sample roles include Art History Department Assistant, Communications Intern and Education Support Intern.

DATES & FEES

Visit capa.org/florence to explore all CAPA Florence courses and download syllabi.

FLORENCE PROGRAM

TERM

PROGRAM

ARRIVAL DATE

DEPARTURE DATE

FEE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fall

Global Business

9.3.21

12.11.21

$16,495

6.10.21

Fall

Global Cities

9.3.21

12.11.21

$16,495

6.10.21

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London

GLOBAL CITIES | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENROLL | GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE CREATIVE ARTS CERTIFICATE | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CERTIFICATE | THEATER ARTS FILM & MEDIA | CRIMINAL JUSTICE: WRONGFUL CONVICTION | GLOBAL HEALTH | TRAVEL WRITING

London is a vibrant, culturally rich metropolitan global city. With more than 270 nationalities living here, London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world; there is no “typical Londoner.” You can enjoy cuisine from pretty much any country or culture in the world and take part in annual international celebrations such as Diwali and Chinese New Year.

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QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY

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The CAPA London Center is housed in two connected Victorian townhouses in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

GLOBAL CITIES FALL The semester program includes CAPA-led courses in

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

a wide range of subjects. Earn 12-18 credits

FALL

depending on term and chosen internship and courses. Choose from dozens of courses in:

This certificate program explores the dynamics of

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Business

London’s many communities and their connections

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Film & Theater

with the wider world, including community action

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Finance & Accounting

and political struggles that shape the city. Earn

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History

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Human Rights

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Literature & Writing

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Marketing & PR

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Experiencing Globalization

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Political Science

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Contemporary Issues through Service-Learning

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Psychology

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Service-Learning Placement

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LGBTQ Studies

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2 courses from the designated optional

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And more!

15 credits and receive a Certificate of Study in Community Engagement.

CURRICULUM

curriculum

PLUS IN THE SPRING 2021 TERM TAKE ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES FROM THE CURRICULUM IN FLORENCE AND SYDNEY!

CREATIVE ARTS CERTIFICATE FALL This certificate program explores the creative arts sector in the UK, focusing on arts management and cultural production, with a required internship in your chosen field, where you’ll gain valuable professional experience. Earn 15 credits and receive a Certificate of Study in Creative Arts.

CURRICULUM

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GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE FALL

Arts Administration: The Creative Industries in a Digital World

The curriculum for the Global Business Institute

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Internship Placement & Internship Course

requires 5 business courses or 4 business

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2-3 courses from the designated optional

courses and the Global Internship Course. Earn

curriculum

15 credits. See page 30 for more details.

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THEATER ARTS SPRING | FALL Engage with the world of theater in the classroom and beyond. See a variety of shows, from rebooted

Immerse yourself in film and media studies with unique, hands-on programs that enable you to explore the technical side of media production as well as learn theoretical concepts and histories of film and media in London and beyond.

classics to challenging and exciting new works in a range of venues and enjoy additional activities that will further enhance your theatrical experience.

Study in The Street, CAPA’s own fully-equipped black box theater space.

CAPA’s theater offerings are designed to give you a background in theater as an art form and a

My time as a student studying abroad with CAPA in London, England was one of the most challenging, most adventurous, and most memorable moments of my life.

vocation. Choose from a variety of courses taught by theater professionals. Plus, you may choose courses from the wide variety of our Global Cities offerings. Earn 12-18 credits.

ANNA CHICHESTER Rider University, CAPA London

LONDON FILM PROGRAM FALL This academically and culturally rich program combines the highest level of academic expertise with the world-class production capabilities of the Derek Jarman Lab, located on-site at the CAPA London Center. With the city of London as

OPTIONAL FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP

the focus, study and analyze film history with an emphasis on film-making practice. Courses consist

Participate in an internship opportunity, earn 3

of seminars, weekly screenings, and practical film

or 6 credits, and gain valuable skills. Internship

production. Earn 15 credits.

placements are accompanied by the required Global

CURRICULUM

Internship Course. Placements will vary based on major and career goals, and sample roles include

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City Symphony

Production Assistant, Sports Journalism Intern, and

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Urban Scavenging

Tax & Audit Assistant.

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City Made Strange

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Political Media

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Two Masterclasses or an Internship Placement and Course

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Visit capa.org/london to explore all CAPA London courses and download syllabi.

THE CAPA

London

EXPLORE AND THRIVE IN THIS BUSTLING GLOBAL CENTER, WHICH OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

EXPERIENCE

Self-directed activities include theatrical performances, festivals, sporting events, touring London’s markets, and exploring the city’s green spaces.

The My Global City calendar also offers several opportunities for volunteering throughout the term.

Discover the treasures of the Tate Galleries, explore the arts and music scene in Camden, and sample food from around the world at Borough Market. The CAPA Center is housed in two connected Victorian townhouses in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

MY GLOBAL CITY The My Global City events calendar offers a wide range of CAPA-led and self-led activities and

EXCURSIONS

social events each week. All events connect to one

Enjoy a half-day coach tour of London, a full-day

or more of CAPA’s diversity, globalization, urban

excursion to Stonehenge and Bath, plus choose

environments, and social dynamics

one from: full-day excursion to Oxford, Brighton,

learning outcomes.

Stratford-upon-Avon and Kenilworth Castle, or

Semester events include a walking tour of the iconic South Bank, a riverboat tour to Greenwich, touring multicultural Brixton, a Beatles and Abbey Road Magical Mystery Walking Tour, a curry dinner in Brick Lane, visiting the Globe Theatre, a Jack the Ripper tour, and a Royal London bike tour. Other events may include a history of tea and tea tasting event and a London canal boat and walking tour.

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Salisbury and Glastonbury.

DIRECT ENROLL

FALL

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) offers a true taste of London life in one of the most multicultural and progressive areas of London, with a rich history of immigration that has shaped this unique area.

major including Sciences, Psychology, Literature,

With students from over 160 nationalities, the

My Global City Calendar, and CAPA Emergency

university has an exceptionally diverse student

Services, including the CAPA Guardian App. In

population and is located in one of the most

addition, take advantage of the activities, events,

multicultural cities in the world. Choose from a

and support services provided by QMUL.

History, Film, Politics, and Computer Science.

The CAPA QMUL program includes comprehensive pre-departure support, orientation, welcome and farewell events, access to the CAPA London

broad range of academic options for virtually any

DATES & FEES

LONDON PROGRAM

TERM

PROGRAM

ARRIVAL DATE

DEPARTURE DATE

FEE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fall

Community Engagement

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

Fall

Creative Arts

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

Fall

Global Business

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

Fall

Global Cities

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

Fall

Film & Media

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

Fall

Queen Mary University

9.11.21

12.11.21

$22,545

6.18.21

Fall

Theater

9.2.21

12.11.21

$18,345

6.9.21

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Sydney GLOBAL CITIES | GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE |

RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABLE CITIES | UTS DIRECT ENROLL

Plunge into this multi-cultural and stunning coastal city. Sydney is a sparkling jewel and its eclectic and charming neighborhoods offer something for everyone. Explore the ocean on one of dozens of coastal walks, learn about Aboriginal art and culture, and immerse yourself into the winding street markets and cuisine from around the world.

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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The CAPA Sydney Center is hosted at TAFE NSW Sydney Institute in a beautiful centrally located heritage building in the Ultimo neighborhood.

credits depending on term and chosen internship and courses. Courses include:

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Business and Finance

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Environmental Studies

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Globalization & Urbanization

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Global Health

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Global Supply Chain

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Literature

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Political Science

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Psychology

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Sports Management

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And more!

PLUS IN THE SPRING 2021 TERM TAKE ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES FROM THE CURRICULUM IN FLORENCE AND LONDON! 27 • CAPA STUDY ABROAD • 2021

OPTIONAL FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIP Participate in an internship opportunity, earn 3 or 6 credits, and gain valuable skills. Internship placements are accompanied by the required Global Internship Course. Placements will vary based on major and career goals, and sample roles include Healthcare Intern, Marketing Assistant, Journalism Intern, Social Media Assistant, and Sports Management Intern.

Visit capa.org/sydney to explore all CAPA Sydney courses and download syllabi.

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE FALL

RESILIENT CITIES & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM

The curriculum for the Global Business Institute requires 5 business courses or 4 business courses and the Global Internship Course.

Earn 15 credits. See page 30 for more details.

FALL Explore contemporary issues such as climate change, air quality, water use, waste management, energy consumption, and building resilience in our cities, while gaining an understanding of the complex cultural, economic, and political factors that influence environmental policy making. Earn 12-18 credits.

CURRICULUM

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People, Place and Culture: Environmental Debates in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

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Resilient Cities

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Global Internship Placement in an organization related to sustainability and Internship Course

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Additional course(s) from the Global Cities curriculum, such as Australian Government and Politics in the Pacific Rim

Sydney

THE CAPA

EXPERIENCE

The CAPA Sydney Center is hosted at the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute in a beautiful centrally located heritage building in the Ultimo neighborhood.

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MY GLOBAL CITY

a comedy show, a yoga class, or a tour

The My Global City events calendar offers a wide range of CAPA-led and self-led activities

with spectacular views from the Harbour Bridge Lookout.

and social events each week. All events connect

The My Global City calendar also offers several

to one or more of CAPA’s diversity, globalization,

opportunities for volunteering throughout the term.

urban environments, and social dynamics

EXCURSIONS

learning outcomes.

Events can include a Sydney Harbour boat tour, a walk through the Botanical Gardens to the Opera House, a coastal walk from the famous Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach, and an aboriginal walking tour of the city. Additional events are ever-changing and can include entrances to exhibitions at the State Library or Museum of Contemporary Art,

DIRECT ENROLL

Enjoy a full-day excursion to the dazzling Blue Mountains National Park, which includes a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos and koalas.

The program also includes a “Roar and Snore,” an incredible overnight stay with dinner inside the Taronga Zoo.

FALL

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

UTS is a leading research university specializing in science, technology, and emerging disciplines right in the center of Sydney.

The CAPA UTS program includes comprehensive pre-departure support, orientation, welcome and farewell events, access to the CAPA Sydney My Global City Calendar, and CAPA Emergency

Choose from over 130 courses across traditional and emerging disciplines such as architecture, built environment, design, engineering, information

Services, including the CAPA Guardian App. In addition, take advantage of the activities, events, and support services provided by UTS.

technology, pharmacy, and sciences.

DATES & FEES

SYDNEY PROGRAM

TERM

PROGRAM

ARRIVAL DATE

DEPARTURE DATE

FEE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fall

Global Business

9.2.21

12.4.21

$18,145

6.9.21

Fall

Global Cities

9.2.21

12.4.21

$18,145

6.9.21

Fall

University of Technology Sydney

8.6.21

12.5.21

$19,795

5.13.21

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PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE TO BEST FIT YOUR INTERESTS

GLOBAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE FLORENCE LONDON SYDNEY

Certificate

FALL 2021

The Global Business Institute is a certificate program offering business-focused courses and an optional internship placement where you can personalize your experience to best fit your interests.

This program is offered in partnership with the

The curriculum for the Global Business Institute requires 5 of the following 3 credit courses.

Course availability may vary by location, and one elective in the humanities from the Global Cities course offerings may in some cases be substituted for one of the business courses:

University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business

• Global Supply Chains Management

Administration (an AACSB accredited institution),

• Global Workforce Management

and you will be awarded a Certificate of Study

• International Dimensions of

in Global Business and a transcript from the University of Pittsburgh upon successful completion of the program. Courses are taught in English unless otherwise noted. Earn 15 credits.

Organizational Behavior

• International Economics • International Finance • International Marketing • Global Internship Course

Experience an optional internship placement and gain valuable experience in your desired field.

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