CEA CAPA Internships in Seville, Spain

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Seville was by far my favorite college experience so far. From day one, the staff made me feel so welcomed and at home in an environment that I wasn't used to. Throughout the weeks of staying in Seville, my friends and I developed such personal relationships with staff, we were so comfortable sharing our weekend stories and what we found shocking while being immersed in a new culture. I truly felt like studying abroad has brought me the best friends and the best community, I will never forget the memories and people that made the place!

I went abroad to shadow doctors in a clinic in Seville and I had an amazing time. I got to follow doctors in a wide range of specialties and got to observe their daily routine from patient operations to grabbing lunch from the bodega down the street. While the program made sure I was getting a valuable education in the medical system it also made space for me to immerse myself in the culture of Seville by taking me to museums and the best restaurants in the city. Overall I had a fantastic time and not only gained experiences to tag onto my resume, but also had time to explore an entirely new place and broaden my knowledge of Spain's culture.

I absolutely loved this location and my classes in my field of study. I learned a lot and loved all the interactive activities. I feel like the location was incredible and full of learning opportunities outside of my field of study. The people, culture, my roommates, and living area were amazing. My teachers were great and super helpful and supportive. I loved traveling every weekend and truly felt like I got the most out of my experience. I loved the activities my program hosted like cooking classes and bike rides. I honestly wished there was even more! Definitely recommend this program!

I had an amazing time with CEA CAPA in Seville, Spain. Seville is a stunning city, rich with culture. Through CEA CAPA, I learned so much about travel, Spanish history and culture, and how to live abroad. CEA CAPA planned immersive excursions, had great teachers, and was always supportive with any questions or concerns I had. In school, I learned a ton, but I learned the most by walking around the city, observing Spanish life, taking the metro, eating at local restaurants, and trying to speak the language. Overall, going to Seville with CEA CAPA was a life-changing experience that I would recommend to anyone that has the opportunity.

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!