CAPA INFO SESSIONS

 

Join the conversation and learn more about the benefits of study abroad on our blended and flexible models for online and in-country study abroad and global internships through our new Student Info Sessions:

 

 

Fall 2020: Flexible Choice Overview

CAPA’s Flexible Choice Fall 2020 programs allow you to customize your study abroad experience by mixing blocks of 4, 8, or 12 weeks in-country, or choose a fully online option. You can also further enhance your experience with a Remote or In-Country Global Internship with multiple credit options available.

Take 3-credit courses in psychology, marketing, global management, cinema, writing and more. All CAPA classes are offered simultaneously in online and in-person formats, so your coursework remains consistent throughout the semester.

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• Overview of Fall 2020 Flexible Choice: how you can build your own flexible schedule of when to study at home and when to study in your global city
• Important tips and dates for the application and enrollment process
• Logistics of transitioning from in-country to online courses and global internships
  
  

Session II: July 7, 2:00PM EDT

 

On Demand

 

 

CAPA Global Internship Programs - Fall 2020

Whether you want to earn credit towards graduation, build professional skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market, or are simply looking for a meaningful and challenging experience, CAPA's Fall 2020 Global Internship programs could be a great fit for you. Whether you’d like to intern in-country on one of our Flexible Choice programs or take a Remote Global Internship, attending this info session is a great step in investing in your future and getting the edge you need when you start your career!

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• How to apply for the CAPA Global Internship
• How CAPA finds each student’s individualized internship experience
• Insight into sample placements and projects by majors 
• How your CAPA internship experience will set you up for future successes 

July 9, 12:00PM EDT

 

 

Study Abroad in the Time of COVID-19

You may have questions or concerns about the logistics of traveling abroad in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are here to talk you through the steps that we have been taking to reduce health risks on your journey.

Key takeaways of this info session will include:
⦁ An overview of the risk reduction measures we are taking for all aspects of your in-country program, including: housing, classrooms, and internship sites
⦁ CAPA’s Safety Communication Tools
⦁ General guidance and advice for traveling safely

 

July 15, 11:30 AM EDT

 

 

 

CAPA Program Managers Student Advising Hours

Drop in whenever works for you and have a chance to chat with a CAPA Program Manager. Get your last-minute questions asked about the application and enrollment process and meet other students who are applying for CAPA Fall 2020 programs.

 

July 8, 11:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

 

July 14, 2:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

 

 

 

How To Make Your Cover Letter and Resume Shine for a Remote Internship

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• What skills companies are looking for in remote interns 
• Tips for creating a strong resume and cover letter 
• How to tailor your cover letter and resume for your remote internship application 
• How to request a remote internship letter of recommendation  

 

On Demand

 

 

 

Get the Most out of Your Experience: An Overview of CAPA's Global Internship Course  

So what’s with this class I take alongside my internship placement? Come learn more about the Global Internship Course you’ll be enrolled in as part of your program, and find out why it is so much more than just another course! 

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• A general overview of how the course is structured and ways in which instruction is delivered
• A snapshot of some of the major assignments you can expect to complete
• An understanding of the how the Global Internship Course is designed to augment the internship experience
• An explanation of how this course is more essential than ever in light of the increase in remote workplace practices

 

On Demand

 

 

Time Travel in Healthcare: The Past, The Present, the Future

CAPA Global Health Online Program 

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• Meet and have the opportunity to ask questions to active practitioners in the field of global health in the UK 
• Understand how CAPA's Global Health program provides a cross-cultural understanding for anyone interested in public health
• Hear about how other countries have been handling the COVID-19 pandemic from an ethical, sociological, legal, and economic perspective
• Learn how the courses will be offered online and what you will learn in the course

 

The faculty who teach our Global Health program will be answering questions on a panel for this info session, which will highlight more about the academic component of the program. Learn more about the Global Health program.

 

On Demand

 

 

Welcome to your CAPA Remote Global Internship: What's in Store?  

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• How to apply for the CAPA Remote Global Internship 
• How CAPA finds each student’s individualized internship experience 
• Insight into sample placements and projects by majors 
• How your CAPA internship experience will set you up for future successes 

 

On Demand

 

 

 

Wrongful Conviction Summer Program  

Key takeaways of this info session will include:

• Meet and have the opportunity to ask questions to CAPA Faculty: Justin Brooks, founder of the California Innocence Project, and Dan Wheatley, global expert on international law and government policy on human rights
• Understand how CAPA’s Wrongful Conviction courses provide an intercultural understanding for anyone interested in criminal justice and human rights
• Learn the legal challenges and triumphs of the California Innocence Project, whose mission is to help free the innocent and wrongfully convicted
• Learn how the courses will be offered online this summer and what you will learn from the course

 

Learn more about the Wrongful Conviction program

 

On Demand