Before embarking on the journey of taking the IELTS test, it is crucial to equip oneself with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect. One of the most well-known tests for determining someone’s level of English language competency is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This introductory section aims to provide insights into the … Read more
Job interviews often come with a set of common questions that can be anticipated and prepared for, such as “Why should we hire you?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” However, there are also those less predictable questions that can catch you off guard. One such question is “What didn’t you like … Read more
Gwen Kleve is a CEA CAPA Alumni Insider, finishing her third year of undergrad after her Spring ‘24 study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland. In addition to majoring in marketing, she’s minoring in interdisciplinary design where she works on creative skills. Originally from Denver, Colorado, so moving for school wasn’t a new thing for her. … Read more
Wine, cheese, and bread are what come to mind when French food is the subject of conversation, so as a gluten-free traveler, I was expecting to encounter some challenges in my decision to study abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. While one cannot reduce the richness of French culture to these three things, there’s truth to be … Read more
As someone who lived six years in China, six years in France, and seven years in the U.S., going to study abroad wasn’t something new to me. Adapting to new environments, meeting people from different backgrounds, and exploring diverse cultures were all things I was already exposed to in my life. Nevertheless, the amount of … Read more
In my third week of studying abroad and I noticed it was a challenge because the lifestyle in London is so different from back home. Learning to adjust and add to my personal habits in this new environment can be a struggle, but I think I managed it well. Coming into this experience, my main … Read more
When adjusting to life as an international student, there’s more to learn than just new course material. From the moment I stepped off the plane in France, I began learning aspects of a new culture and experiencing the challenges of understanding a new language. The Sciences Po Grenoble building is where all my classes take … Read more
During the first few weeks of classes during my study abroad program, CEA CAPA provided students with excursions to go places and participate in different local activities. One of them was a weekend trip to Madrid, and when I saw that opportunity, I knew I couldn’t miss it. I felt that going on the trip … Read more
When I think about what makes me who I am, I always think about my hobbies, the people I surround myself with, and what’s important to me. I struggle to answer the question “what are your hobbies” because I try to find enjoyment in most things I do, but realistically, my hobbies are reading, going … Read more
In a previous post, I wrote about Katherine Morgan Schafler, who has written a book that’s changing my life. In The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power, she frees up perfectionists to lean into their perfectionism as long as it’s doing no harm (more on that in future posts.) Schafler … Read more