Florence was so amazing. CEA made it so easy to allow me to study interesting classes, and to explore Europe as well. They also had a lot of planned excursions, such as Venice, which were all included within the program. The teachers were also super knowledgeable, and you can tell that they were genuinely excited to pass on their wealth of information to us. A personal highlight of mine while studying abroad was visiting Rome for the first time. Florence is a great spot to be in as you are only a short train ride away from all the major destinations. I'd choose Florence 100 more times.

CEA CAPA truly made my abroad experience seamless! I did the summer internship program, and it blew away all my expectations. I learned more than I ever would've thought, and CEA CAPA advisors were very hands-on and helpful every step of the way! Everyone should go abroad!! It pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way and helped me grow both personally and professionally. I made unforgettable memories, met amazing people, and gained experiences that will stay with me forever. I am still friends with the people I met abroad, which is so cool to me! And we still share stories to this day. I can’t recommend it enough!

My time in Florence with CEA CAPA is truly one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Through this experience I met so many amazing people, got to learn from fantastic professors, and visiting stunning sights. In class, we were doing cheese tastings and walking around the city to see markets, statues, and churches. This was such a unique educational experience that was truly hands-on and immersive. Getting to leave my comfort zone by going to such a new place for me was so impactful on my life. I learned so many lessons and truly grew as a person. Florence and CEA CAPA changed my life, and I will be forever grateful!

Studying abroad in Florence with CEA CAPA was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The program made everything feel so welcoming and easy from the moment I arrived. My classes were interesting and hands-on, and I loved that the professors encouraged us to explore the city and connect what we were learning to real experiences. Florence itself felt like the perfect place for a study abroad. It is so walkable, safe, and full of amazing food, culture, and small everyday moments that made the whole semester feel special. CEA CAPA also planned great excursions that helped me see more of Italy than I ever expected. I left feeling more confident, independent, and open to trying new things. If you’re considering Florence, I honestly can’t recommend it enough. I made some of my closest friends, learned so much about myself, and still think about it all the time. It’s an experience that truly stays with you forever.

My experience abroad was incredible, and I am so glad that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. It was hard for me to reconcile the fact that I was the only one of my friends and roommates to intern abroad. It was a big time commitment, and there were a few opportunities that I felt I should say no to in order to prioritize my internship experience. However, I began to realize that there were opportunities that I was privy to that my peers were not. After coming back to the Unites States, my internship has already helped me in my professional life and career aspirations. For those struggling to decide whether to intern abroad, I think it can be an incredibly valuable exposure if you are committed!

The opportunity to study abroad is one I recommend taking. So many things I experienced were completely novel and unique to Europe and travelling alone. The CEA CAPA staff in Florence was absolutely wonderful, and they were able to get me and a few other musical students a live music gig with a decent turnout. They were sweet and helpful, and so was my internship employer.

However, Florence in the summer is brutal. It was even hotter than I expected (no AC) and the tourists are EVERYWHERE. My overall experience was good, but between the sweltering heat and the constant crowds (almost all Americans by the way) it is genuinely hard to get comfortable in that city.

I got to live in Florence for two and a half months this summer with CEA CAPA's internship abroad program. Because I was already fluent in Italian and interested in government work, the wonderful staff managed to place me in the President's office of the Regional Government of Tuscany! I had an amazing work experience, and got to create and lead an intercultural relations project that will result in a better experience and more governmental support for future study abroad students. I also loved the paired cultural class, that taught students about intercultural differences and what it takes to work abroad.
Outside of work and class, CEA CAPA made sure we had opportunities to travel with four different day trips, explore the city with frequent tours and events, and meet other students with sports and art days. The staff was amazing, and every single one of them clearly loved their job and helping students.
I also explored a lot on my own, joining a martial arts gym to continue my practice and training, and renting a violin and playing a few gigs. If I had the chance to do this again, I absolutely would!

I found myself right at home in Florence due to CEA CAPA's constant support. I was challenged academically while getting to experience an amazing new place. I loved my apartment and roommates, who I grew strong connections with and have stayed in close contact with since returning home. My room overlooked a beautiful piazza with a direct view of the Duomo. I lived within a 15-20 minute walk of my classes, which was extremely convienient for me. I got to take a wide variety of classes in Marketing, Design, and Communications strengthening my passion for these fields.