CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Studying abroad in Madrid with CEA CAPA was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The program was incredibly well-organized and supportive from start to finish, and the staff were genuinely helpful, which made adjusting to life abroad feel so much smoother. They also planned incredible programming events designed to help us immerse ourselves in the local culture, from Flamenco shows to cooking classes and dance lessons. Academically, the courses were engaging, with professors who truly cared about our learning and cultural immersion.

Living in Madrid was nothing short of amazing. My student housing was in a convenient and lively neighborhood, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and easy public transit. Exploring the city was effortless—whether I was strolling through Retiro Park or admiring the art at the Prado, there was always something exciting to do. And the food? Unbeatable. Tapas, churros, and everything in between—Madrid is a foodie’s dream.

The city’s central location also made it easy to travel throughout Spain and to other European countries, which added even more value to the experience. Overall, I couldn’t recommend CEA CAPA Madrid more highly. It gave me the perfect mix of academic growth, cultural enrichment, and unforgettable adventures in what has become one of my favorite cities in the world.

I had the absolute time of my life in Paris. It was my third time in Paris, I went once when I was 10 and once after I graduated high school but this experience was by far the most exhilarating, abundant, and rewarding. This was unique compared to my other experiences because I had a purpose and reason for going, to learn about everything French culture, from the language, food, traditions, values, and daily life.

Although this program was a short 5 weeks, I did my best to pacl everything I wanted to do plus some, without wasting a day or night. I made unforgettable memories and life-long friends that I can constantly reminisce about the summer of 2024 or dream about the future when we return to France.

I had the absolute best experience of my life in Sevilla with the CEA CAPA study abroad program. I lived in a Casa de Sevilla, where I got to live with other students in my program, while also having a host mom who cooked us amazing meals, did our laundry, and told us amazing stories in Spanish. I got to explore the beautiful city every day and got to learn so much about the unique culture. In my opinion, Sevilla is perfectly sized as there is plenty to do and explore, while also being totally walkable and manageable. I cannot say enough about how amazing the city is. CEA CAPA itself was the perfect program for me, and they were so supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. The staff on-site in Sevilla was amazing in helping me through my academics and finding other opportunities in Sevilla, like my volunteering at an English school. Overall, I would recommend this program a million times over to anyone looking to have a unique experience, learn more about themselves and a new culture, meet new people, and improve on their Spanish skills!

I loved studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Costa Rica. It was such a fun, life changing experience. While studying abroad I was able to dive into the culture, learn medial Spanish, earn Spanish credits towards my degree, and learn more about myself as a person. I love that the CEA CAPA program made sure that on each excursion or school event the students attended off campus, transportation and food were provided. I felt very cared for within this program. I also appreciated the overnight excursion to La fortuna. While in La fortuna we visited a chocolate farm, and the Baldi Hot Springs Resort. It was a beautiful, memorable experience. The hotel was lovely, and it was a perfect head-clearing activity, when we needed a pause from learning how to adapt in another country. The forethought of the CEA CAPA program for the students wellbeing is tremendous.

As a new program added right before the start of my senior year, the winter quarter program in Sydney was a perfect way for me to finish up my college career and fit into my schedule much easier as a quarter program student. Although it went by quickly, had a great time in Sydney and felt truly supported by the center staff. The housing aparthotel style was also very convenient and its location encouraged to be familiar with the public transit system there which made navigating the rest of Sydney and greater Sydney are less daunting. In addition, the timing of the classes allowed me ample time to get out and explore the city and surrounding cities! I would definitely recommend this program to others, especially if you're looking for a rewarding program that can fit into a busy schedule.