My internship abroad was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it to other students. The company that CEA CAPA matched me with aligned very well with my major (business) and career goals. Because my team was very international, I got to meet many impressive professionals in the field and developed strong, meaningful connections that I hope to use in the future. My supervisor was also very understanding of my time and studies, accommodating my schedule with a lot of flexibility. I credit much of my positive internship experience to his support, as he created a welcoming environment that made me feel comfortable and valued.

The care and selection that goes into the homestay families is enough to give this program a five-star review. My host mom and I still text to this day, and she genuinely was my mom away from home. Not only was my host mom checking in on me, but the staff and CEA CAPA were so nice and always making sure things were going well. The location was also a great part of this program, as Barcelona is a great central hub to other airports in Europe and provides easy transportation to other European countries. All of the professors in all of the classes were also phenomenal (at least the ones with Spanish instruction).

I had such an amazing time participating in CEA CAPA's Barcelona program. The staff in the CEA office were so amazing. This location specifically provides students with opportunities to do many fun trips and activities. While in Barcelona, I participated in so many opportunities CEA offered, like boxing classes, pilates, sound baths, walking dessert tours, a trip to Madrid, a trip to a winery in Stiges, a trip to a volcano and forest, it was amazing and all free! I can not recommend this program and location enough.

My experience with CEA CAPA was overall very positive and formative. The staff was always able to help me with any issues I had and the field trips we were able to go on really made my experience more enjoyable. The classes and course-load were very manageable were always able to help and work with me when surprises or conflicts emerged. I met life-long friends during my study abroad and was able to travel with them, and alone, to over 14 countries and 24 cities during my fifteen weeks. This whole experience really changed me as a person and I am so glad that I took this risk.

I grew both professionally and personally from my internship abroad in Barcelona, Spain. CEA CAPA was very supportive and the process of finding an internship company was smooth and easy. Any questions I had were answered and I felt very comfortable and excited before starting. Throughout my internship abroad, CEA CAPA was there to support me. I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and would recommend CEA CAPA internship abroad to anyone looking to work in a multicultural environment. I learned so much more than I could from a normal classroom setting.

Barcelona is the most perfect city for a study abroad student. As a bustling, cosmopolitan city, there is a variety of things to partake in so there was never a dull moment during my study abroad experience! Even as a large, international city, it is walkable and sunny, creating a warm environment where you can feel the outdoor-focused, relaxed rhythm. Meanwhile, CEA CAPA classes provide different types of excursions depending on the course. For instance, my classmates and I were able to partake in a flamenco class where we learned the fundamentals of the dance alongside its history and origins. They also provide daytrips close to Barcelona and a weekend trip to Madrid!

The Internship Team in Barcelona actively worked with me throughout the Internship process, constantly checking in with me and helping me make the most out of the experience. I served as a Marketing, Event Planning, and Communications Intern at Youz Talent, in Barcelona and it became an integral part of my experience abroad. A big shout out and thank you to Alba and Elena for their dedication to ensuring I had an enriching experience over the course of my internship! Highly recommend this experience in addition to your CEA studies!

My time in Barcelona was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. During my internship, I worked closely with autistic children, helping administer therapeutic techniques that supported their everyday lives. It was challenging, eye-opening, and incredibly rewarding, and it pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t expect. Alongside my internship, I took a class on food and culture in Spain, which gave me a deeper appreciation for how culture shapes daily life, and a Business Around the World course that taught me how differently people communicate and work across cultures.

Outside of school and work, I traveled as much as I could and truly embraced everything Barcelona had to offer. While the experience was amazing, it wasn’t always easy. There were moments when I felt homesick, questioned my decisions, and missed my family more than anything. During those times, I was supported by everyone around me from my coworkers and professors to the friends I made along the way. They each played a huge role in helping me grow. I leaned on them, learned from them, and took in every part of the experience, both the highs and the lows.

I would honestly recommend an experience like this to anyone who has the opportunity. This was the best and most growth-filled experience of my life, and I’ll carry everything it taught me with me forever.