In London, SUNY Oswego partners with the CAPA International Education, is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1972 which specializes in education abroad program development for US institutions of higher education. CAPA is dedicated to the principles of "Maximizing Study Abroad" which is the focus of each CAPA center, including London. 

The CAPA- UK program is located in South Kensington, one of London’s most exclusive areas, in which one can find the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National History Museum, Covent Garden, and Kensington Palace.

The Program                                      

The CAPA-UK program allows the participant to enroll in courses and/or participate in an overseas internship program for 6 credits.  Courses have been offered in the following areas:

• Art
• Broadcasting
• Business
• Economics
• English
• History
• International Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Theatre

For descriptions of the courses offered each semester see our Program Forms page.

Internships

Any junior or senior enrolled in the CAPA program may do an internship. Placements are available in a variety of fields which match interests, talents, and backgrounds of the students. Internships are for one semester (15 weeks) and earn 6 credit hours. Students who do CAPA internships must also enroll in a special course called PELA (Perspectives on Experiential Learning Abroad). The CAPA internship coordinator will locate an internship in the student’s general area of interest and provide support services on a continual basis throughout the semester. Placements are available at small businesses, corporations, art facilities, government agencies, brokerage houses, publishing companies, museums and radio stations, to mention a few. Specific placements depend on the background and training, interests, and ability of students, as well as their success in securing the internship in an interview during the first few days in London.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Acceptance in this program will be based on academic standing, recommendations, and a personal study statement. Due to the popularity of London as a study abroad location, this program is highly competitive.

Housing and Meals

CAPA has several Oswego approved housing facilities that are used during the semester. The number of facilities used is based on the total number of participants enrolled. Most residences are located near the classroom buildings. All have full kitchen facilities. No British students live in the Oswego-designated buildings.

All students on the Oswego-CAPA program are given a weekly allowance for food expenses. Food costs above the stipend are the participant’s responsibility.

CAPA Staff

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Helen Reed, Program Manager                Brian Waterson, Program Coordinator

                           
                             Terry Sheen, Internship Director              

Orientation and Excursions

Participants arriving on the group flight will be met at the airport by a member of the CAPA staff.  CAPA staff will provide an in-depth orientation to London and the program.  A separate orientation for internship participants will also be held.

CAPA offers a full range of excursions and social events; these include:

• Student Reception
• Field Trips (sites have included, Bath, Stonehenge, etc)
• Theatre Performances
• Social events (have included holiday dinners, farewell party, etc)