Rin
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Major: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Paris, France – Engineering - Fall 2023
Email: rtanak01@calpoly.edu
Hey! My name is Rin and I studied abroad in Paris, France. I really enjoyed exploring the city and immersing myself in the culture. I met some amazing friends and learned so much from studying abroad. I would love to help anyone find their perfect program and share some experiences I had!
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Parnika

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Major: Biological Sciences
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA San Jose, Costa Rica - Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences - Summer 2024
Email: pchockal@calpoly.edu
Hi! My name is Parnika and I am a Biological Sciences major at Cal Poly. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during Summer 2024 for 5 weeks and did a Holistic Health class. I absolutely loved being in San Jose for my classes and was able to explore many parts of the country during weekends. I met so many new amazing people and had the best experience. It was so worth it and I would love to help if you are hoping to start this journey!
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Oliver
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Major: Business Finance
Minor: Statistics
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Florence, Italy - Business & Marketing - Fall 2024
Email: oaskinne@calpoly.edu
Hello! My name is Oliver and I am a Business Finance student with a minor in Statistics. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, backpacking, and reading. I had the best time abroad! Some highlights were: eating the best pasta, pizza and sandwiches in my life, traveling almost every weekend to new places (my favorites were Copenhagen, The Dolomites, and Zermatt), and making life-long friends along the way. I cannot recommend study abroad more!
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Sophie

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Major: Political Science
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Study in Florence, Italy - Fall 2024
Email: sgolds06@calpoly.edu
Hello! My name is Sophie and I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, this past Fall 2024. Studying in Italy introduced me to how expansive our world is, and how beautiful it is. I loved traveling around Europe and experiencing new cultures and communities. My study abroad program was incredibly amazing. My professors were kind, caring, and incredibly welcoming. Living in Italy has been the most life-changing experience yet, and I am so grateful to have met so many amazing people and expanded my world so much.
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Andrea

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Major: Graphic Communication, User Experience and User Interface Design
Minor: Packaging Minor
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Study in Barcelona, Spain - Fall 2024
Email: adelav01@calpoly.edu
I was so moved by my study abroad experience in Barcelona, and I highly encourage all students to go abroad! I took courses directly through CEA CAPA, through which I learned about the rich history of this beautiful city, and I met some amazing friends from other universities. Participating in program activities and going on weekend trips are some of my highlights, in addition to living every day to the fullest while exploring Barcelona. I wish you the best on your study abroad journey and I am happy to answer any questions or give my insights, tips, and tricks!
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Ava
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Major: Animal Science
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Seville, Spain - Arts & Sciences - Fall 2024
Email: avlazaru@calpoly.edu
Hi! My name is Ava, and I’m an Animal Science major at Cal Poly. What I enjoyed most about studying abroad was being fully immersed in another country’s culture and language. I also loved the incredible travel and educational opportunities it offered, as well as the meaningful connections I made along the way. One of my favorite experiences was volunteering to teach middle schoolers English. It was so rewarding to be part of their language-learning journey and to see their progress firsthand.
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Emilie
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Major: General Engineering
Minor: Biomedical
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Paris, France – Engineering - Fall 2024
Email: beaudoin@calpoly.edu
Hi! My name is Emilie, and I’m a General Engineering student with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Law and Society. I chose to study abroad in Paris to immerse myself in the city’s rich culture and explore how innovation and design intersect in one of the world’s fashion capitals. While in Paris, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work with Badgley Mischka during Paris Fashion Week. I’ve also been working as a content creator for CEA CAPA, sharing my experiences abroad to inspire future students.
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Bryce
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Major: Business Administration
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Barcelona, Spain - International Business - Fall 2024
Email: bdespars@calpoly.edu
I am someone who enjoys trying new food, places, and experiencing different events. While I was in Barcelona, CEA CAPA fully enabled be to immerse myself in a plethora of different activities. From visiting museums with my classes, to attending a Barca game with CEA, I was able to experience all that Barcelona has to offer.
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Kendall
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Major: Psychology
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Study in Florence, Italy - Fall 2024
Email: ksulli39@calpoly.edu
Hi! My name is Kendall and I studied abroad with CEA CAPA in Fall of 2024. I loved CEA CAPA because the staff are all so welcoming and made Florence feel like home. Additionally, they offer so much more than just classes to take. For example, they offer volunteer opportunities, and through their volunteer opportunities, I was able to help teach english to a class of third grade Italian students each week. There is so much room to make your study abroad experience memorable with CEA CAPA!
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Emma
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Major: Sociology
Minor: Communication Studies
Study Abroad Program: CEA CAPA Aix-en-Provence, France – Liberal Arts & Business - Fall 2024
Email: eoillarb@calpoly.edu
Hello! My name is Emma and I studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. I loved living in a small Southern town, where everything was within walking distance and the beach was accessible by public transportation. I lived with a lovely host family, and eating dinner with my host mom every evening was such an enjoyable part of my day. My goal during study abroad was to improve my French, and I really liked taking multiple French classes that focussed on Provençal literature and art, as well as French politics. I'm grateful to have gotten to explore the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region through my program's excursions and through personal travel.
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