I wanted to go abroad because I had talked to a lot of people who are alumnis and those who are now graduating seniors. A lot of them said that their biggest regret was not studying abroad. Therefore, I thought I had to take the opportunity so that I would not have the same regrets. …
Category: UK: CEA CAPA London
Beginnings in London
Arrival day was stressful. Working on roughly one hour of sleep on a seven-hour plane ride from Boston to London was not helping with the anxiety of the first day. When my plane finally arrived, I was so excited to be where I’d dreamed of since starting the application process. The initial feeling was excitement…
Am I a Londoner yet?
Upon arriving in London, we were exposed to many different experiences…all starting with CAPA’s orientation week. This meant eagerly anticipating what may come of our internships (for those who elected to do one), learning to navigate the tube (I’d say I’m very much still learning, but doing much better now), meeting our professors and classmates,…
CAPA London – Pre-Departure
by ESEIDEN When I came to Rollins I always knew I wanted to study abroad and had my heart set on London. Though at times I would change my mind on where to study abroad, I kept coming back to London as I love the hustle and bustle of the city as well as all…
A Shift in Perspective
Throughout my time at Rollins, my experience as a college student has always felt quite different from that of my fellow peers. I still stand by the decision my parents and I jointly made to have me commute to school as opposed to paying an extra $7,000 per semester, but I will admit that it…
Final Blog Post
My identity did change a lot over the course of me being in London. Before going to London, I would have considered myself a kind of shy suburban born kid who had never really lived on his own. After coming back to the United States, I am now realizing that I am a more mature…
Post #5 – CAPA London
A time I felt fully immersed in the culture of the U.K. was when I was commuting back home from my internship and felt very in tune to the rhythm of the people around me. It was during the election so I wasn’t coming from Westminster but from the constituency office near the neighborhood where…
Till Our Next Adventure, London
Prior towards embarking on my study abroad experience in London, I never realised the stark cultural difference that my southern, American-born identity would have in my perception of London. As I now sit in the comfort of my home, I am struck by how one’s identity can greatly impact their experience in another environment with…
Pre-departure Blog post
Today I am thinking a lot about my future in my study abroad experience. I am excited, while of course nervous spending so much time in another country. The weather is one thing I am slightly worried about. I have only ever lived in California and Florida, so I haven’t lived in cold weather. I…
Getting Ready for London
As I make my final preparations to go abroad to London for the semester, I can’t help but think about all of the new experiences I will be met with once I am there. I recognize that because I am going to a country that I have never visited before, I will be faced with…