CEA CAPA Internships in French Alps: Grenoble, France

A smaller program but genuinely the most amazing time. Since the program was small I got to meet and develop close relationships with everyone in my program as well as the program leaders. The housing is apartments in Antibes. Me and my roommates got a luxury apartment, and some of my other friends got apartments in old town which was super cute and closer to the beach. Super easy to travel to other places as well. Great international school so you are also immersed into the french cultural quite nicely.

CEA CAPA offers a very unique program because they enable you to participate in an internship while going abroad. It was very helpful in my personal and professional growth because you are placed into an internship within your field. As someone who wants to pursue AI and data science, the job market for sophomores in the US is extremely competitive. This gave me the opportunity to land an internship while going abroad. Although I did not get paid the skills and experience were invaluable. Outside of the office it was very nice to be in a CEA CAPA cohort. Going to a foreign country where you don't speak the native language can be very intimidating, but with the other students from CEA CAPA it makes it easier to steadily assimilate. I am still in touch with many of the people I met in Grenoble today, both from the office and my peers. The only minor downside was the internship and research course that I had to take. One of my professors was constantly going on tangents about her personal life instead of teaching, and she ended up assigning all of the work we were supposed to gradually work on throughout the summer in the last two weeks. However, overall I highly recommend this program. Going on the excursions provided by CEA CAPA along with the group were some of the highlights of my trip.

I interned abroad in Grenoble, a small city in South of France, through CEA CAPA. I had the opportunity to work in a biomedical lab conducting research , while taking a class at CEA CAPA center to improve my resume and interview skills. The housing was centrally located and safe. We had different excursions to explore the region and activities within the city with other students. I also had the opportunity to explore other countries in Europe, while working . Overall, I had a great experience, CEA CAPA staff is supportive and understanding, they are very caring and friendly with students.

CEA CAPA doesn't just offer any study abroad trip- they provide you with all of the tools to make the absolute most of your time abroad. From great housing options, to comprehensive programs, I genuinely wouldn't want to go abroad with anyone else. Plus, the location of Grenoble was my perfect French city. It has the feeling of city life without being too crowded or overwhelmingly bustling, and it is easy to venture out into more spread out parts of the town. It is also not too far from great nature spots, or other very cool cities.

The housing was great, everyone I know who did a homestay loved it and I had a great time living in an apartment style hostel, surrounded by other friends on my trip. The Grenoble staff also has award winning roommate matching skills, and I think everyone on the trip agreed. The housing is perfectly located by a train / tram / bus station that gets you anywhere you need in the city, as well as cute restaurants and bistros, grocery stores, and of course the CEA CAPA office.

My internship was found for me by CEA CAPA, and it was my dream experience in international sales. My boss and fellow interns were so incredibly kind and spoke to me in English while helping me better my French, and it allowed me to learn a new part of the city outside of the Centre-Ville!

From the excursions, to the staff and classes, to the internship, and every experience I had in between, my study abroad with CEA CAPA was nothing short of a dream. I am so thankful for my time abroad, and even more thankful that I found such a great program and organization to go with.

While my time in Grenoble was short, it was an amazing one. I’ve never been out the country until then and I felt that I was safe and very well taken care of. My friend actually felt a bit under the weather and they were very well taken care of Brie made sure of that as well. Where they helped them get to the Dr. for the best medical attention that they needed. They also made sure to have them call their parents so that way they were in the loop as it being their first time abroad, as well as being away from their home and family.

During my time in Grenoble I had the best experience abroad. I did a homestay and would highly recommend if you are looking to really immerse yourself into the culture and practice the language. Grenoble its self is a beautiful city with a lot to do! Also, very close to other major cities in France which made traveling to those places easier and affordable! I CEA CAPA is an amazing program to choose! They make living abroad so much easier and have a lot of resources for everything! I definitely miss my time abroad with them!

If you're looking for a city where you can practice your French with the locals, Grenoble is the one. The people in general are so nice when they see you are trying and when they hear your accent. The school itself, Université Grenoble Alpes, has a specific program tailored to French language learners with amazing professors. CEA CAPA gets you connected immediately and helps you with any questions that you may have, such as grades, study tips, and more.

The excursions are some my favorite memories.The staff in Grenoble was amazing to interact with and we had so much fun as a whole group. One memory was when they took us to Genève and we explored the city by walking everywhere, laughing together, and just kinda messing with each other. The CEA CAPA staff in Grenoble really makes a home away from home, always open to talk whether it is about the political climate, a rant about a professor, or even just something stupid. They are always ready to recommend great restaurants, bars, and even some tips on travelling. I think the best part about them is how much they do care.

I ended up in the hospital during finals week and we called the E-phone. They were up all night, even though they couldn't come in, and walked me back to the apartment the next morning, checking in on me. If you have problems during a trip, they are just a phone call away, ready to fix whatever is going on. One example of that is we got double booked at a place in Strasbourg and they were able to find a hostel for us and reserve us a room until we could go and pay for the night. The CEA CAPA team in Grenoble really values their partnership, relying on each other, and creating a community where it truly does feel like a small family away from home.

I highly recommend studying abroad in Grenoble. It is a great city for university students and everyone is very hospitable. My program leaders, Brie and Justine, were very supportive and were there to help us through the process. Stuyding abroad forces you to go outside of your comfort zone and encourages you to grow as a person. You learn a lot about other cultures and get to meet many new friends all over the world. I could not recommend studying in Grenoble more! Grenoble is also close to many European cities and transport is very accessible.