I had the chance to study abroad this past fall in the French Riviera. CEA CAPA bridged the gap between my home university and the university I attended in France.

I really enjoyed studying abroad in the French Riviera and am really thankful for the oppportunity to study abroad with CEA CAPA. They helped me through the process of applying and getting my visa. I also really enjoyed the trips that the CEA CAPA directors took us on. They really did an amazing job welcoming us to France and helping us become comfortable in France.

I studied abroad in the Fall of 2025 with CEA CAPA and it has to have be one of the best times of my life! I made so many friends, felt so connected with my advisors, and truly got to improve my language skills through my immersive French classes. Not only was I able to enjoy the city in it's entirety, the city's proximity to the MRS airport allowed me to travel freely throughout the semester without missing a class. I cannot imagine study abroad having gone any better and I cannot recommend this program enough if you're looking for a beautiful, comfortable, and fun place to study abroad.

Overall, my semester in Aix was simply incredible. Living there truly changed my life for the better.
I grew both personally and academically, explored Europe, and immersed myself in French culture.
What made the experience even more unforgettable was the lifelong friendships I built along the way, which made every adventure even more meaningful. I talk to my friends from Aix daily, even when we all go to different schools. If I could, I would go back and do this experience a million times over.

My time in Aix-en-Provence, France, was so incredible. I loved living in a French apartment in the heart of the city, getting to experience the city like a local, and having a good home base for traveling. CEA CAPA was helpful for me every step of the way. From the application process, to getting adjusted in France, to checking in, they were always there for me. I loved how the CEA CAPA staff in Aix would reach out and plan activities for us. I don't think my adjustment to living in France would have been as easy if they weren't there!

This title, "Aix, Ma Ville" is the tagline that you will see posted all around the city center of Aix-en-Provence. During my three and a half months in France, I absolutely found a home there. Not only was my internship extremely valuable for my resume, but it also allowed me to engage more deeply with the local culture and with my French language skills. Being in an office environment two days a week helped me get to know my coworkers over lunch break, and they were always willing to give me tips on life in France -- both professionally and personally. This was such an incredible experience, packed with professional experience related to my major, cultural immersion, travel, and finding new friends. A recreational tip: visit the markets! They run every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, as well as a daily produce market that occurs in Place Richelme.

I would def recommend CEA internships to people that are wanting to learn more about the structure of their future professions. I had such a wonderful time there and have so much knowledge to take into other areas of life. I actually did a program that was not on the initial list available and so there were no other interns with me. However, I found this to be quite helpful considering that I was happy to get lots of focus on questions I had. I also heard good reviews of internships with other students.

This past summer, I studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France for six weeks. I lived in a homestay with a divorced mother and her 20 year old daughter. Shortly after landing in France, I was welcomed by Alexia and her mom, Karen. They were so warm and welcoming and made me feel at home which is exactly what I needed since I was 4,000 miles away from home and everything I have ever known for the very first time. My first night in Aix was very overwhelming and kind of rough because my host family spoke almost no English and I speak very little French. I felt a million times better just the next morning, when I saw Karen again and met Nancy and fellow students. Throughout the six weeks, I knew there was always someone to talk to in the CEA office, which was conveniently located just around the corner from school. I totally recommend CEA to someone who is interested in studying abroad. In addition to their absolutely exceptional staff, both throughout the application process and onsite in Aix, they also offered several excursions that other study abroad programs did not have. We had an all day excursion at the beautiful village, Les Baux-de-Provence, as well as smaller activities within Aix, like wine tasting and soap making. We even had an amazing farewell dinner a few days before our program ended. Some advice I have for a student who is about to embark on their study abroad experience is to get involved with everything and take total advantage of everything that CEA and their school has to offer. I would also suggest to not be hard on yourself if you are experiencing culture shock. It may take a little bit for you to get adjusted and just because someone is adjusting faster than you, doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with you! Studying abroad with CEA was an amazing and life changing experience that I would recommend to everyone. I cannot imagine having gone abroad any other way!