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Why choose CEA CAPA Education Abroad?

With 22 destinations across 13 countries, CEA CAPA Education Abroad offers an ideal balance of academics, internships, and adventure to more than 4,000 students each year. Click on “Visit Site” to explore our study and internship opportunities and find out just out how far international education can take you.

Why study abroad or complete an internship abroad? You’ll gain cross-cultural experience, take your learning beyond the classroom, and develop new interests all while staying on track for graduation. As you take courses abroad and explore career options through an internship, you’ll build an international network, develop marketable skills, and prepare to stand out in the job market.

Since 1997, CEA CAPA Education Abroad has provided high-quality international academic programs and services. At CEA CAPA, we support you from the moment you apply to the day you return home. Our team is here to help you meet your academic needs and make your study abroad dreams a reality.

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www.ceacapa.com
Founded
1997
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Antibes, France
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My group of 18 students and the professor overlooking the Alhambra
Picture of the beautiful Cathedral in Seville at night
The wonderful friends I made during my trip :)
Excursion to Étretat
Excursion to Reims
Excursion to Château de Fontainebleau
First food outing with the other new students!
Eiffel Tower!
Last night in Seville at our farewell dinner
Inside of St. Vitus Cathedral
Super cute cat café! Totally worth checking out!

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Scholarships

CEA CAPA Scholarships and Financial Aid

CEA CAPA is committed to increasing access to study and interning abroad. We offer more than $2 million each year in scholarships, affiliations, and grant programs.

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$1,000 - $10,000
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
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Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.
CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.
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Impact 🌎

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Reviews

Lily
20
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in French Riviera, France

Loved my CEA Experience

Oct 25, 2026

Studying abroad with CEA in the French Riviera was such an incredible experience! The staff made me feel supported from the beginning, and I loved getting to know them throughout the semester. They were always there if we needed anything, and having people who truly cared made living abroad feel so much more comfortable. The housing was beautiful, and living so centrally made it easy and fun to explore Antibes and enjoy everyday life in the city. I also really enjoyed my classes. I had the same professor for all three of my marketing courses and learned so much from his expertise and experiences. The excursions organized by CEA were another highlight. They were fantastic opportunities to explore new places while bonding with other students and getting to know people in our program. I’m so grateful for the friendships, support, and memories that made this semester so special!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
escargot
Pros
  • Met so many amazing people
  • got to see so much of France
  • got to experience a different school system
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Lara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

Great Choice!

Oct 25, 2026

I studied abroad with one of my close friends. The decision was one we really wanted to commit to but had to work through family and financial issues for. I can confidently say that from the start of the application decision to your very last day, the program provides an immense amount of support for whatever needs or questions you may have. The housing blew our expectations and for what we had to pay to study abroad we were delightfully surprised. The school I attended was probably one of my favorite parts. The smaller class sizes and hands on teaching styles provided an amazing learning environment.

Stella
10
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
CEA CAPA Internships in Prague, Czech Republic

CEA CAPA Prague

Oct 22, 2026

I had a great time studying abroad in Prague! The city felt very safe, was super easy to get around and the CEA CAPA staff was amazing. The only downside was that in my particular housing we had no AC which was expected but sucked during the European heatwave LOL. I cannot say enough wonderful things about my program, internship experience, the staff, and the city. Everyone needs to go to Prague!!! The city is not only stunning and has a million things to do but also so easy to get around, clean, great food, wonderful people, and so so safe! I miss it so so much!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing was how serious my coworkers were and having to break down the Barries more than you would in America.
Pros
  • The city
  • Transportation
  • Food
Bryce
20
Male
United States
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in French Riviera, France

My Experience in The French Riviera

Oct 21, 2026

I had an amazing experience studying abroad in the French Riviera! I truly cannot say enough about it in this review. I traveled to 11 different countries, met amazing people, tried all kinds of different foods and experiences, and so much more. I also learned a great deal of independence, as I had to navigate day-to-day life while abroad. Classes were new and interesting, I had several projects where I worked with multiple students of different nationalities, and I am now able to talk about those in interviews. I learned so much about myself and the world around me, and I would highly encourage everyone to see what kinds of opportunities are available to them.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I lost my wallet in the desert in Morocco. I was on an ATV trip when my wallet fell out of my pocket without me noticing. I went back to find it to no luck. I spent the next few hours telling my parents, cancelling my card, and wondering how I'm going to survive in a different country without a wallet. All this while riding a camel through sand dunes. The morning after, a man I had never seen before came up to me, just as we were leaving, and handed me my wallet! I guess someone had turned it in so all was well.
Pros
  • Global perspective
  • Amazing, once in a lifetime experiences
  • International projects that I can talk about in interviews
What other participants should know
  • Please go out of your way to meet and talk to the other students there. Some of the best experiences and conversations came from the new people I met.
  • Try just about anything. Don't be stupid, but also don't let unfamiliarity stop you from doing something cool.
  • The schools are run very different from how they are in the US. In my experience, everything that was taught was standardized by the school rather than the professors having much freedom over how the class is structured.
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Antibes, France
Rome
Budapest
Caroline
20
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Study Abroad Review!!

Oct 20, 2026

I really loved my experience studying abroad in Barcelona this past semester. As a Spanish minor I really enjoyed the opportunity to speak to native Spanish speakers in real-life scenarios daily. Another amazing part of this experience was how there was so much to do in my home city, I was never ever bored! The best part of studying abroad was the people that I met there! Because of CEA CAPA I was able to meet so many students from all over the world! I really had the best semester ever, and would do I all over again if I could!

Pros
  • Fun City
  • Plenty of things to see
  • Very friendly city
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Alumni Interviews

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Carolina Sartori

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
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Alumni Spotlight: Carolina

Why did you choose this program?

I chose Prague, Czech Republic, because many people either didn’t know much about the country or still associated it with Czechoslovakia. Geographically, it’s in the heart of Europe, making travel to other countries easy—like taking just a two-hour bus ride to Dresden, Germany. On top of that, the pictures of the city were stunning, from its churches to its castles. Since all my classes were going to transfer back to my home institution, I decided to take the leap and go abroad on my own.
 

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program guided me through the process by providing the necessary forms for scholarships, financial payments, and the paperwork that needed signatures from advisors and department heads to ensure my classes would transfer back. On my own, I was able to select courses within my Psychology and Anthropology minors. One of the highlights was enrolling in a Czech Food & Brewing Traditions class for my Anthropology minor. As the saying goes, it’s always better to get to know a country through its food.
 

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Do not hesitate to ask questions—advisors can’t read your mind, and they’re there to help. Many of my advisors at both my home institution and CEA CAPA had studied abroad during their own undergraduate years, so they truly understand what an incredible opportunity it is. I went solo to Prague, which was both scary and exciting, but it became an adventure filled with new friends and plenty of stories—like laughing later about mistakes, trying to speak the language, or even getting lost coming back from the grocery store. Beyond that, I also had the chance to travel and experience places like Italy, Croatia, and Belgium during the off-season, when they weren’t crowded with tourists.
 

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I had one class a day from Monday to Thursday, which gave me a lot of flexibility. Depending on the day, especially Mondays and Tuesdays, I would either meet up with friends for lunch or dinner, or simply wander around Prague to see where I ended up—sometimes at a mall, other times at a local coffee shop. On Wednesdays, I had a 6–9 p.m. class with one of my roommates. The course was on subcultures, and our professor was actually in a rock band, so some evenings we’d have lectures, while other times we’d go to her concerts—one even on a boat along the Vltava River. I wrapped up my week with a 9 a.m. class on Thursdays, then either packed my bag for a weekend trip or did my grocery shopping to settle in for the weekend.
 

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was being alone, and there were definitely times when my roommates were busy. To overcome that, I connected with other students at my partner institution, whether it was for traveling together or something as simple as grabbing lunch or dinner. Some students come abroad with friends or through their fraternities or sororities, but many arrive on their own—just like I did. That’s why it’s so important not to be afraid to reach out. The worst someone can say is no, but at least you tried—and more often than not, the answer will be yes.
 

Staff Interviews

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Sara Ferrero

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Madrid, Spain
Job Title
Student Services Advisor
Sara has a degree in Media Studies from the University Carlos III de Madrid and studied abroad in California at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) for her junior year. She loves traveling, learning new things and working with students.
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Did YOU study abroad?! If so, where and what inspired you to go?

I studied abroad in California at CSULB. My first interest in studying abroad came from wanting to improve my English. Moreover, I have always been really interested in America, its culture and the many beautiful places the country has to offer.

What country have you always wanted to visit?

After visiting America, my new obsession is Australia. I would love to be able to spend some time there and discover all the wonderful landscapes that it has.

Why is language learning and cultural immersion important to you?

Being able to speak other languages is crucial in several aspects of your life; it is a key factor for everyone's professional career while, at the same time, it is a personal challenge that brings joy and confidence when achieved.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I have grown both professionally and personally since I started working for CEA. As my first job, working for CEA has taught me how to manage myself in a professional environment, how to take responsibility, and how to react while working under pressure.