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Experience one of the world's great cities--a bustling metropolis where history and culture awaits just outside your door. You will live in a shared apartment or homestay within commuting distance of CAPA's centrally located London Program Center in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A welcoming place with a strong sense of comm... read moreExperience one of the world's great cities--a bustling metropolis where history and culture awaits just outside your door. You will live in a shared apartment or homestay within commuting distance of CAPA's centrally located London Program Center in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A welcoming place with a strong sense of community, the CAPA London Center is well served by public transportation, with easy access to all parts of the city.
London Program
CAPA individual enrollment programs are designed to be fully inclusive and therefore affordable to all types of students. The University of Minnesota provides transfer credit for both courses and internships. CAPA courses are designed to be relevant to your study in Britain. Students live in residential and homestay accommodation and participate in internships and service learning opportunities, which allow them to live and learn among the local British people. CAPA is one of the largest internship providers in London!
Overview
Our special blend of academic and experiential education gives you the best possible in-class and out-of-class learning experience. Our courses are designed to engage you in critical thought and challenge you to pursue subjects in depth through academic research and field research in London. Your instructors will integrate events and activities that draw upon London's cultural wealth and diversity to enrich your education abroad.
CAPA's My Education program offers students the opportunity and independence to decide how they want to learn about culture according to how they enjoy learning. A menu of different activities, events, lectures, visits and self-directed tours, centered around key themes, is offered and students select what will teach them the most about Great Britain. Less
My time in London was the best experience of my life. The way in which CAPA handled the students and allowed us to become emerged in the city and the lifestyle helped us really feel at home. MyEducation events allowed for us to become immersed at our own pace while meeting students from other schools simultaneously. If I could do it again I would! Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
So I had an amazing time in London with CAPA. It was my first time abroad so I was a bit nervous about the whole experience. CAPA though gave great instructions to get me where I needed to go! The staff at CAPA was very helpful with every uncertainty that I had. They were all very nice too.
The accomidations that I stayed in where great. It instantly felt like home. I stayed in a flat/condo building filled with other CAPA students. It was a gre... Read more
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Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramStudy Abroad
Reviewed by Olivia Buchananstudent on .
CAPA was amazing - very supportive and organized. The living situation was amazing - right in Camden. CAPA provides amazing opportunities to explore London and experience the culture. The internship was educational and fun and perfectly suited to my interests. CAPA promotes traveling outside the program. They provide a great environment to meet people, learn, and explore. Read more
I studied abroad with CAPA International Education during the Fall 2012 semester and could not be happier with my decision. I chose the program mostly due to the internship component and was very happy with my placement; the program has a whole staff for internships alone and students are placed with companies based on their interests and future goals. Most people I talked to were relatively happy with their placement. I loved going abroad with o... Read more
The Internship was an amazing experience. CAPA has great connections in their cities. I loved all my experiences and opportunities that were available through CAPA and my internship.
The courses where taught by British Professors, who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their subject. They do hold you to the high standard of academics in Britain. They are very paper, essay exams, and presentation oriented instead of multiple choice exa... Read more
I thought that being abroad in London was a great experience. It definitely enabled me to adjust to new situations faster than I had ever expected. Navigating any new place, and especially a big city is challenging, but after studying abroad in London, I believe I can be dropped off anywhere and successfully adjust to life there. Read more
When I first arrived in London, I already had the odds against me. I was with people that were not from my school because I had done the program through another institution (SUNY Oswego--I am from SUNY Binghamton). I knew it was going to be a challenge to reach out amongst my new peers; not only that but to adjust to an entirely new city. The first weeks were tough and I even had to switch into a home stay due to difficulties in my apartment, but... Read more
Dramatic is the personal growth that comes along with undertaking the challenge of living and working in a big, unfamiliar city. Certainly I have a greater consciousness of what it means to be American and how our culture is unique but not exceptional. British attitudes in general seem to be more relaxed, especially in the workplace - there's so much more stress and extroversion of opinion here. With a new sense of global citizenship, I've taken ... Read more
If you enjoy constant supervision and copious amounts of busy work, then CAPA is the program for you. But if you rather enjoy your time abroad, with classes that actually further your education and time to immerse yourself in British culture, do not sign up for this program. The classes I took were not stimulating or challenging enough, and I felt like I was wasting my time in classes filled with other American students. They offer an internship ... Read more
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Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramGo to London!
Reviewed by beismanstudent on .
I loved this program because it was located in such a nice area of London, Kensington. I also was located in the South Bank of London right across the river in Waterloo. We lived in a flat and I had a great internship in Westminster. I coulnd't have picked a better program and I highly recommend this program to anyone who is an explorerer and loves having a good time :)
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I spent last semester abroad in London, working as a photojournalist for an online arts and culture magazine, London Net. The internship was an incredible experience and allowed me to pursue my dreams in an international setting. I was able to get to know the city as a local and fell in love with the rich culture and constant stream of opportunities. If you an assertive student and seek adventure and a wonderful cross cultural experience, CAPA wo... Read more
My semester in London, even with its ups and downs, was my best semester ever. London was such an amazing city. I ended up staying for 10 extra days after my program ended. Even though I was there for over 3 months, I never ran out of things to do and did even get to do everything I wanted to experience.
CAPA placed us in a nice, centrally located area (although the housing situation was a bit cramped, to be expected in the UK). Because of the ... Read more
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Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramGo to London!
Reviewed by beismanstudent on .
I loved this program because it was located in such a nice area of London, Kensington. I also was located in the South Bank of London right across the river in Waterloo. We lived in a flat and I had a great internship in Westminster. I coulnd't have picked a better program and I highly recommend this program to anyone who is an explorerer and loves having a good time :)
Read more
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Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramGo to London!
Reviewed by beismanstudent on .
I loved this program because it was located in such a nice area of London, Kensington. I also was located in the South Bank of London right across the river in Waterloo. We lived in a flat and I had a great internship in Westminster. I coulnd't have picked a better program and I highly recommend this program to anyone who is an explorerer and loves having a good time :)
Read more
CAPA International Education does not only provide students with the resources to study abroad, but also with the chance to immerse yourself in the culture. I was able to apply the skills and concepts i had learned in the classes i was taking to my everyday activities. The faculty, professors and staff were eager to point you in the right direction for the best meals, shopping, cultural experiences and more. I never felt over worked yet I learned... Read more
CAPA London is one of the most diverse, successful study abroad program as I know of, and definitely the most amazing experience in my life! It totally opened up a new world of mine in terms of career perspectives, cultural understandings, friendships, etc. People in London are the nicest and most awesome. And the things you can do there have a sky's limit. It should be something you're considering doing if you've heard about it; and if you are g... Read more
I had a great experience with the CAPA London program. We lived in a great neighborhood 10 minutes away from our classes and close to major London attractions. The classes were less challenging than those at my school, but that gave us time to explore. The professors were amazing, my theater class was taught by an established playwright and my culture class was taught by a cultural theorist who had lived in London during major events in the '70s ... Read more
The program orfered an all inclusive summer in Beijing. I particiapted in an internship and took Mandarin courses. CAPA through UCF allowed me to immerse myself in the working and living cultures of the capital of China. The 2 months were packed with tours and Chinese history education as well as plenty of time to visit, learn and do what was of interest to me in China. This was my first time otu of the U.S.A, but the staff were really great ... Read more
Studying abroad was something I always, always wanted to do. I started planning to go to London while I was still in high school. When I heard about the CAPA program, at first I was hesitiant, isn't studying abroad supposed to be going to school in another country? Well thanks to the advice from former CAPA students, I decided to try CAPA and I was not disappointed. I am not lying when I say this was the most worthwhile experience of my entire l... Read more
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Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramCAPA London
Reviewed by Shelby Pstudent on .
I absolutely loved the CAPA London Program. I studied there in Fall of 2012. The staff is so helpful and nice. They gave us a lot of tips about London and traveling throughout Europe. As soon as we arrived, they made us feel at home. The classes we're helpful for my major, even being taught by British professors. We had great housing and I made some amazing friends. CAPA gave us a lot of opportunities to travel and do cultural things all througho... Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
If you enjoy constant supervision and copious amounts of busy work, then CAPA is the program for you. But if you rather enjoy your time abroad, with classes that actually further your education and time to immerse yourself in British culture, do not sign up for this program. The classes I took were not stimulating or challenging enough, and I felt like I was wasting my time in classes filled with other American students. They offer an internship ... Read more
My time in London was the best experience of my life. The way in which CAPA handled the students and allowed us to become emerged in the city and the lifestyle helped us really feel at home. MyEducation events allowed for us to become immersed at our own pace while meeting students from other schools simultaneously. If I could do it again I would! Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
The program was great! I had a ton of fun doing all the events CAPA provides. You are provided with a travel card within zones 1-3, so transportation is no problem. The CAPA staff is a great resource for things to do and where to go, and are always willing to just talk to you as well. Classes were generally fun and substituted with field studies out in the city, which got us out and exploring even more. CAPA is an amazing program and has a lot to... Read more
So I had an amazing time in London with CAPA. It was my first time abroad so I was a bit nervous about the whole experience. CAPA though gave great instructions to get me where I needed to go! The staff at CAPA was very helpful with every uncertainty that I had. They were all very nice too.
The accomidations that I stayed in where great. It instantly felt like home. I stayed in a flat/condo building filled with other CAPA students. It was a gre... Read more
9
Study and Intern with the CAPA London ProgramStudy Abroad
Reviewed by Olivia Buchananstudent on .
CAPA was amazing - very supportive and organized. The living situation was amazing - right in Camden. CAPA provides amazing opportunities to explore London and experience the culture. The internship was educational and fun and perfectly suited to my interests. CAPA promotes traveling outside the program. They provide a great environment to meet people, learn, and explore. Read more
I studied abroad with CAPA International Education during the Fall 2012 semester and could not be happier with my decision. I chose the program mostly due to the internship component and was very happy with my placement; the program has a whole staff for internships alone and students are placed with companies based on their interests and future goals. Most people I talked to were relatively happy with their placement. I loved going abroad with o... Read more
The Internship was an amazing experience. CAPA has great connections in their cities. I loved all my experiences and opportunities that were available through CAPA and my internship.
The courses where taught by British Professors, who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their subject. They do hold you to the high standard of academics in Britain. They are very paper, essay exams, and presentation oriented instead of multiple choice exa... Read more
I thought that being abroad in London was a great experience. It definitely enabled me to adjust to new situations faster than I had ever expected. Navigating any new place, and especially a big city is challenging, but after studying abroad in London, I believe I can be dropped off anywhere and successfully adjust to life there. Read more
When I first arrived in London, I already had the odds against me. I was with people that were not from my school because I had done the program through another institution (SUNY Oswego--I am from SUNY Binghamton). I knew it was going to be a challenge to reach out amongst my new peers; not only that but to adjust to an entirely new city. The first weeks were tough and I even had to switch into a home stay due to difficulties in my apartment, but... Read more
Dramatic is the personal growth that comes along with undertaking the challenge of living and working in a big, unfamiliar city. Certainly I have a greater consciousness of what it means to be American and how our culture is unique but not exceptional. British attitudes in general seem to be more relaxed, especially in the workplace - there's so much more stress and extroversion of opinion here. With a new sense of global citizenship, I've taken ... Read more
