CEA CAPA did a phenomenal job creating weekend trip itineraries for us throughout the program. My favorite trip was going to Lisbon with CEA—they organized everything for us, including travel and accommodations. Studying abroad can get expensive, so having them take care of all the details was amazing. It allowed us to relax, turn off our brains, and fully enjoy the experience—and it ended up being my favorite trip.

In terms of activities, CEA also provided some incredible experiences. One day, we did a paella cooking class, which became such a core memory with my friends in the program. It’s also a skill I’ll always carry with me in the kitchen.

I enjoyed every aspect of my experience abroad. I started intimidated by walking into a new country and traveling somewhere without family. By the end of my trip, I had gained the confidence to travel on an airplane by myself. This was a huge accomplishment for me, as getting on a plane by myself was one of my biggest fears. Once I got used to my environment, I learned that I had to feel uncomfortable before I got comfortable. Going into a new experience will start off as overwhelming, but once this feeling goes away, we truly learn how to take in every moment as a learning experience. This program taught me how to seek out adventures and learn from any form of experience.

My semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain, with CEA CAPA was amazing! If you are thinking about studying abroad with them, I cannot recommend CEA CAPA enough.

The support from CEA CAPA staff and faculty is incredible; before I even left the U.S., there were multiple faculty and staff members helping me with the onboarding process from my visa to my flight. Once I landed in Sevilla, CEA CAPA staff members were waiting to pick up a large group of us and take us to our respective housing, which helped ease my anxiety on my first day. During orientation, they answered questions and helped with my class schedule. No matter what time of day, the on-site staff was always available to answer questions and offer advice.

They also care about classes; I took a mixture of Spanish language and culture courses, and science courses, and they were all engaging and helpful. The professors were awesome, and the small class sizes meant I got good opportunities for personal attention from each teacher.

Aside from these, CEA CAPA also organizes really cool excursions and activities. We went to Cordoba, Granada, and Lisbon, and I enjoyed each of the excursions thoroughly, in addition to the activity opportunities they had planned for us, such as a cooking class, a flamenco class, and weekly yoga sessions. All of these were great opportunities to see more of Spain and get deeper into its extensive history and culture.

Living in Triana was the best part. Sevilla is gorgeous in general, especially El Centro, where the Cathedral and Giralda are, but Triana has so much room to walk and explore. Sevillians are very friendly, and they are willing to converse with you even if your Spanish is not that great! The best Spanish language opportunities I got outside of class were actually talking to locals!

If you are looking to study abroad with a program that actually offers constant help, support, great classes, and an amazing cultural experience, I recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Sevilla, Spain! I made so many incredible memories, was presented with amazing opportunities, and learned so much! I do not believe anyone would regret studying abroad with this program!

Going abroad can be scary but I never once felt like my program wasn't there to support me. From the very beginning with coordinating zoom calls to communication with my arrival, language lessons to get adjusted, and amazing support from staff onsite, I was able to focus on getting the most out of my experience in a new city with new people. CEA CAPA was there for me when I was dealing with stress from organizing my class schedule and numerous other times whenever a problem arose. They offered so many extra activities that I never felt lonely during my time in Spain. They helped introduce me to so many cultural experiences in Spain like Flamenco dancing, Sevillanas, food, and travel to other cities. If I could have stayed another semester abroad in Seville with CEA CAPA, I would have! I would do this experience a million times over with CEA CAPA and can't recommend it enough!

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Seville was a life-changing experience that left me feeling fulfilled and excited to embark on spontaneous adventures. Seville was my second home because I felt embraced by the CEA staff and local Sevillanos. I used to go on walks with my landlord, Sol, which allowed me to improve my Spanish-speaking skills and build a meaningful relationship. She would recommend local tapas bars on our walks and beautiful city views from terraces. Furthermore, I babysat for two young Spanish boys, and I would help them with their English. This gave me an opportunity to immerse myself further into the culture and gain international babysitting experience. Ultimately, Seville felt like a second home. I miss my daily routine that consisted of runs by the Plaza de España, late-night walks by the river, and my daily cup of coffee at a local cafe near my apartment.

My time with the CEA CAPA Seville study abroad and internship program was great! My internship consisted of me teaching English at an academy. My internship location was further than most, but they did try to accommodate this by providing everyone with an initial transportation card with money on it, and reduced the amount of hours I actually had to be at my internship. The location of Seville was very nice, people were welcoming, and I got to partake in a lot of cultural events. The only thing I would say that was confusing was the logistics of the internship hours, since no matter how many credit hours you chose for the internship class (either 3 or 6), you all do the same 20 hours a week. I did end up just switching to the 6-credit hour section because of this, but I know some people wanted the 3-credit hour section to do fewer hours, since they were most likely taking another class for an additional 3 credit hours. However, despite this, I did enjoy both the program and the experience.

As a pre-medical student, I was given the unique opportunity to intern at a hospital in Seville. I assisted in the emergency room, urgent care, and hospitalization areas, shadowed various specialties, and improved my Spanish language skills while supporting patient needs. Throughout the process, I learned more about myself, built relationships with physicians who I am still in contact with today, and was able to develop skills essential for my career development. The staff was invaluable in supporting and guiding me throughout the process, and I could not be more grateful!

Living, studying, and working in a new country was one of the most special things I have ever experienced. Especially because it was such a great city filled with green spaces, community, and culture. My homestay was the highlight of my experience, and I am still in contact with my host family today because they were like a new real family to me. Being able to do an internship was also such a unique experience - seeing the work culture and attitudes and Spain and being able to bring that back to my career in the US. Wouldn't trade this experience for the world!