CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Why choose CEA CAPA Education Abroad?

With 22 destinations across 13 countries, CEA CAPA Education Abroad offers an ideal balance of academics, internships, and adventure to more than 4,000 students each year. Click on “Visit Site” to explore our study and internship opportunities and find out just out how far international education can take you.

Why study abroad or complete an internship abroad? You’ll gain cross-cultural experience, take your learning beyond the classroom, and develop new interests all while staying on track for graduation. As you take courses abroad and explore career options through an internship, you’ll build an international network, develop marketable skills, and prepare to stand out in the job market.

Since 1997, CEA CAPA Education Abroad has provided high-quality international academic programs and services. At CEA CAPA, we support you from the moment you apply to the day you return home. Our team is here to help you meet your academic needs and make your study abroad dreams a reality.

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www.ceacapa.com

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1997

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Apartment kitchen and bathroom entrance.

The beautiful beaches in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica!

Soccer game at the national stadium against Nicaragua!

My new friends and I in front of the Colosseum!

This is my office building on Rue de la Chimie on the UGA campus.

The Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens!

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Scholarships

CEA CAPA Scholarships and Financial Aid

CEA CAPA is committed to increasing access to study and interning abroad. We offer more than $2 million each year in scholarships, affiliations, and grant programs.

Value

$1,000 - $10,000

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience during the CEA CAPA French Riviera program! Our cohort was fairly small, around 30-40 people, so we all became friendly with each other quickly, and I made amazing friends during my time abroad. We were all assigned private student apartments across the city of Antibes; I was very happy with mine! I only had one flatmate, but it can range from 1-3 flatmates from my understanding. My building was secure with the exterior door fob-locked, but we were all in different buildings, so specifics likely vary.

CEA CAPA staff were friendly and made themselves available 24/7 for any questions or concerns. They always provided support when needed, and planned great excursions to Nice, Monaco, Grasse, and more!

Antibes is a beautiful city tucked between Cannes and Nice, so there is plenty to do in the area, and Nice has a well-connected airport for easy, cheap travel. Overall, I would highly recommend this program!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I would be more methodical in my travel planning to maximize my time. My program was a bit less than 4 months long, which seems like plenty of time, but I still didn't get to visit all the places I wanted to go.

Pros

Easy access to airport
24/7 CEA CAPA support
Engaging excursions

Florence is a very walkable, historic city that I found hardly anyone could dislike. Florence has a little bit for everyone, and CAPA's location were in beautiful parts of the city. They helped me get food, book trips, and were my home away from home. Florence is a very easy city for anyone to have a good time in! Being Italian American, getting to be in touch with my father's side of the family was amazing, It helped me answer questions about myself as well as help me grow as an artist in the most artistic place in the world!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I ate squid ink pasta, it was black! I also ate bear and reindeer.

Pros

Italian roommate, really integrated
surrounded by art as an art major
good, cheap food

Cons

italian roommate was very expensive and she didn't really take us anywhere

I had a wonderful time in this program! The staff were lovely, and it was nice to have the opportunity to ask them for advice from academics to social plans to knowledge of the area. The center was a great resource to have both to spend time and to get to know the staff. CEA CAPA was generous and you can tell they really value exploration and learning about the area - they encourage you to travel, see the city, and even have projects getting to learn about different areas as part of your classes! The application process was smooth because I was assigned an advisor to me that I could contact and meet with to ask any questions.

I thought that CEA Capa in Rome was a fantastic program. It mixed getting a great cultural understanding of a new country with learning how to live, have fun, and learn in said foreign country. From going on weekend trips, to having group dinners, to playing in soccer tournaments, CEA gives many different avenues to enjoy time in Rome without having to do your own planning and spending your own money. Another thing that I really liked about CEA Capa was in the classes. A lot of the business classes helped me to understand how international businesses function and the projects allowed me to get hands on experience with international businesses.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

I would try to take full advantage of all of the opportunities that CEA gives you. All of the weekend or day trips you should try to take, unless unable. Also, you should try to do all of the after-school programs that they run, such as aperitivo and soccer tournaments.

Pros

Help support students learning
gives suggestions and helps in travel - gives subway passes
Trips, such as one to amalfi

Cons

Could have had more dinners and such
semi-small building

Ireland

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Alumni Spotlight: Carolina

Why did you choose this program?

I chose Prague, Czech Republic, because many people either didn’t know much about the country or still associated it with Czechoslovakia. Geographically, it’s in the heart of Europe, making travel to other countries easy—like taking just a two-hour bus ride to Dresden, Germany. On top of that, the pictures of the city were stunning, from its churches to its castles. Since all my classes were going to transfer back to my home institution, I decided to take the leap and go abroad on my own.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program guided me through the process by providing the necessary forms for scholarships, financial payments, and the paperwork that needed signatures from advisors and department heads to ensure my classes would transfer back. On my own, I was able to select courses within my Psychology and Anthropology minors. One of the highlights was enrolling in a Czech Food & Brewing Traditions class for my Anthropology minor. As the saying goes, it’s always better to get to know a country through its food.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Do not hesitate to ask questions—advisors can’t read your mind, and they’re there to help. Many of my advisors at both my home institution and CEA CAPA had studied abroad during their own undergraduate years, so they truly understand what an incredible opportunity it is. I went solo to Prague, which was both scary and exciting, but it became an adventure filled with new friends and plenty of stories—like laughing later about mistakes, trying to speak the language, or even getting lost coming back from the grocery store. Beyond that, I also had the chance to travel and experience places like Italy, Croatia, and Belgium during the off-season, when they weren’t crowded with tourists.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I had one class a day from Monday to Thursday, which gave me a lot of flexibility. Depending on the day, especially Mondays and Tuesdays, I would either meet up with friends for lunch or dinner, or simply wander around Prague to see where I ended up—sometimes at a mall, other times at a local coffee shop. On Wednesdays, I had a 6–9 p.m. class with one of my roommates. The course was on subcultures, and our professor was actually in a rock band, so some evenings we’d have lectures, while other times we’d go to her concerts—one even on a boat along the Vltava River. I wrapped up my week with a 9 a.m. class on Thursdays, then either packed my bag for a weekend trip or did my grocery shopping to settle in for the weekend.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was being alone, and there were definitely times when my roommates were busy. To overcome that, I connected with other students at my partner institution, whether it was for traveling together or something as simple as grabbing lunch or dinner. Some students come abroad with friends or through their fraternities or sororities, but many arrive on their own—just like I did. That’s why it’s so important not to be afraid to reach out. The worst someone can say is no, but at least you tried—and more often than not, the answer will be yes.

Lexi Muno

2019 Alum

Katie poses with friends in front of ocean

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Alexis O'Sullivan

2019 Alum

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

I studied abroad in California at CSULB. My first interest in studying abroad came from wanting to improve my English. Moreover, I have always been really interested in America, its culture and the many beautiful places the country has to offer.

What country have you always wanted to visit?

After visiting America, my new obsession is Australia. I would love to be able to spend some time there and discover all the wonderful landscapes that it has.

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Why is language learning and cultural immersion important to you?

Being able to speak other languages is crucial in several aspects of your life; it is a key factor for everyone's professional career while, at the same time, it is a personal challenge that brings joy and confidence when achieved.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have grown both professionally and personally since I started working for CEA. As my first job, working for CEA has taught me how to manage myself in a professional environment, how to take responsibility, and how to react while working under pressure.

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Community Awards

CEA CAPA Scholarships and Financial Aid

Alumni Interviews

Carolina Sartori

Alumni Spotlight: Carolina

Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Staff Interviews

Sara Ferrero

Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

What country have you always wanted to visit?

Why is language learning and cultural immersion important to you?

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?