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CEA CAPA Education Abroad

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.

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.

Value
$1,000 - $10,000

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.
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.

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

Sophia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

BSAE Review

I had a wonderful experience studying with Barcelona SAE! The staff was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and always willing to help. The professors were knowledgeable, engaging, and brought valuable local perspectives to the classroom. I especially appreciated the balance between academics and free time. It provided plenty of opportunities to explore Barcelona, experience the culture, and make the most of living abroad while still learning. I also recommend organizing your own excursions and putting yourself out there to meet new people, as it makes the experience even more rewarding.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Keep an open mind and say yes to new experiences. Studying abroad is about much more than sightseeing. It is an opportunity to learn from a different culture, try new things, and step outside your comfort zone. I also encourage future students to make friends early on. Having people to explore the city, travel, and experience local culture with can make your time abroad even more memorable.
Gianna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Educational experience of a lifetime

I had a really fun time on my program and I learned a lot. I think it’s important going into the program that you make sure you have ways to communicate with family and to make friends on the program to go out with so that you can travel safely. Communication was great on my program and I had a really fun time learning all sorts of new things about the language and culture of Seville. At the beginning I had to rely on very basic words and other people but by remaining open minded I was able to make the knowledge I had useful enough to communicate with people and then improve what I knew. Communication and open-mindedness are the keys to this program and it’s so much more fun when you dive in.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I got lost downtown a bit later than I wanted to be out and the group I was with had all split up until I was on my own. I was terrified but I had downloaded a map that I ended up following and I contacted a program leader to make sure I wasn’t going to get in trouble until I found my way back to my host home.
Pros
  • Really fun
  • Educational
  • Builds independence
Cons
  • Nerve wracking
  • Unfamiliar
Kathiana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best summer ever

This is the best summer I have ever had. I’ve always wanted to come to Italy and there was no better way to do it than through CEA CAPA. I met amazing people l, ate the best food. I had an amazing support system. The group activities were an amazing way to experience Rome. For example, when we went to Pompeii we had an amazing tour of the place. I went with my parents before then and the tour I got with CEA CAPA was even better. I learned a lot. Also, the Florence trip was great. I learned about all the families in the city.

What was your funniest moment?
Running after the bus and missing it
Pros
  • Everyone was very nice
  • Staff really helpful
  • Good food
Cons
  • Italy is overall an expensive place
  • Public transit is not the best
  • Small apartments
Jaime Luis
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Rome

This experience is definitely something I’d recommend to any other student who is thinking about studying abroad. I took Thermodynamics and Art and Archeology of Ancient Rome and I couldn’t recommend the latter enough as it took to many famous and ancient sites as part of our curriculum (including the pantheon and colosseum). Plus the group trips/excursions are a real treat and very fun to go on. I’d definitely recommend traveling around Italy, or Europe while you’re here too as the airport and train has a lot of destinations at a fraction of the price you’d get from flying in from the United States.

Pros
  • Apartment location
  • Excursions
  • Meeting new friends
Daniel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Summer in Rome

Had an amazing summer in Rome! CEA CAPA was great about coordinating the program and making everything clear. They brought on fun excursions to Florence and Pompeii as part of the program. The center was clean and modern. Rome was an amazing city to stay in. It was super easy to catch a plane or train around Italy and the rest of Europe. There is so many things to see in Rome and the food is incredible!

Cea Capa provided us with modern apartments and all the basics you need. It was really close to where classes were held and convenient to public transport so that you could get anywhere in Rome.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
One of the most surprising things was how easy it was to get other places from Rome. There are high speed trains to almost anywhere in Italy and it’s relatively affordable.

Programs

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

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

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Sara Ferrero

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.