how did you engage with the local community while abroad?
While studying abroad, I had the best time engaging with the community by going to the less popular areas of there city where the locals hang out. My friends and I met so many wonderful people who gave us recommendations on what else to do during our time in Dublin. We also learned more about their culture through the weekend trips we went on both with CEA CAPA and the two we did by ourselves. Visiting such historical sites, such as the Blarney Castle, we learned so much more about what makes their home so special.

if you could pick another cea capa program (besides yours) which one would it be and why?
I met some of the most amazing people in my CEA CAPA study abroad program and they made the experience so much better. We constantly found activities to do after class and exploring the city, leaving us never bored. I think it's essential to talk to the people in your abroad program as soon as you get there or even before because that's what'll make the experience better in the end.