CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Program Reviews

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Peyton
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA in Paris!

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.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The most nerve-racking moment I had was one evening my friend and I were exploring, eating dinner, bonding, and having a great time, but as we were heading home, I realized my phone was going to die. Being in a foreign city, with moderate navigational skills and in a new area, I had to find a map of Paris in a metro station and find my way home. I needed to take three different metros to get home. It was stressful and took me about an hour and a half to get home after one u-turn and a couple of confusing conversations with locals; It was scary but exhilarating and exciting to finally get home without the technological ease that we so often rely on today.
Pros
  • L'excursions autour de la France
  • The large amount of free time outside of classes
  • the ability to explore and see whatever you want in your city &&& my host mom!
Cons
  • time management at excursions a couple times
  • the length of program! Wish it was longer
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Kristen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience Ever

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!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers is to spend a lot of time in the city you choose and really get to know it in between traveling. I would also advice everyone to get as involved as possible. Volunteering and taking advantage of intercambio opportunities were some of the best decisions and experiences in my time abroad.
Pros
  • Support in finding things to do and recommendations
  • Amazing staff and students
  • Excursions with the program
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Mariah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying Abroad in Costa Rica

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.

What was your funniest moment?
My funniest moment was at the beach, I turned around for a second and the wave knocked me on my back and I hit a rock and scraped my skin. It was painful, but funny at the same time.
Pros
  • Protection, and safety
  • Housing
  • Accommodations
Cons
  • Not knowing that there was an animal in the house
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Marie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An overall great program that lived up to all of my expectations

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.

What was your funniest moment?
When I was visiting Brisbane over the weekend, my friends and I were sitting in the botanical gardens there. Our first mistake was opening a box of cookies from a trendy place on one of the tables that was surrounding by trees and bushes. As I took my first bite of the cookie (which was delicious by the way -- from "Brookie") a kookaburra that we were looking at just a few minutes prior, swept drop and tapped my friend and I on the head. A little started we looked around and realized that we were also being eyed by three lizards. Safe to say we quickly packed up the cookies and found somewhere else to eat them
Pros
  • great weather and outdoor adventures available (national parks, beaches, etc)
  • feels quite safe overall
  • great public transit and food options
Cons
  • can get crowded in more touristy areas
  • a bit pricy depending on what currency you usually use
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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Abroad with CEA CAPA!!!

If you are even slightly considering studying abroad, GO STUDY ABROAD. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This experience allowed me to immerse myself into a new culture, meet new people from all over the world, and learn about myself, which allowed me to come out of the experience with a new outlook on life. CEA CAPA made my entire study abroad process extremely easy by providing the proper steps, resources, and contacts for me to succeed. From the beginning, I was given a clear list of what I had to do on my end with due dates. The support did not stop once I arrived in Seville, Spain (my host city). I was supported the entire time and provided with all the information and resources I needed to be successful during my semester abroad in both academics and transitioning to a new country. I could not have been happier with my experience and choice to go with CEA CAPA!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The most unfamiliar thing I ate was espinacas de garbanzos (spinach and chickpeas). It is a traditional Spanish tapa, which I really thought I would not like, but to my surprise, I loved the flavor! I highly recommend trying this dish.
Pros
  • Warm/temperate weather
  • Beautiful architecture
  • Happy, kind, and lively people
Cons
  • Public transportation stops running late at night
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Jayda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Abroad in Sevilla

I studied abroad in Sevilla fall of 2024 with CEA CAPA. I didn't know a whole lot about Sevilla but I grew to love this beautiful city and the culture. CEA CAPA staff was so helpful when we first arrived and provided so much assistance throughout our time there. I also enjoyed all of my classes and got the opportunity to take a Flamenco class which was one of my highlights of the experience! I had the best time exploring this city and going to other places around Spain and Europe. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants to stuudy abroad !

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I was apart of Intercambio, an opportunity to get connected with a local and help each other practice Spanish and English. I was nervous to meet her because I was insecure about my Spanish. But it was such a cool opportunity to get to know a local and practice my Spanish with someone and I was able to help her with her English. This opportunity helped me be more confident in speaking Spanish and I made a friend out of it too !
Pros
  • Walkable city
  • Super safe
  • cheap !
Cons
  • can be more expensive to travel
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Karen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Incredible Adventure

I had always wanted to travel the world, but I had never even been out of the country until I went to live abroad for four months with CEA CAPA. This was the best decision I have ever made, as I had an incredible experience and was able to travel the rest of Europe on the weekends, while also being able to enjoy living in the French Riviera throughout the week. Furthermore, the onsite staff were super helpful, and the excursions were a great way to get to know the surrounding areas. Overall, I had an awesome time abroad and am super grateful I decided to go.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would travel more of the closer surrounding areas. I did a lot of traveling to other countries, like Spain, Italy, Morocco, Germany and Switzerland, but I never traveled much along the French Riviera, which I really regret.
Pros
  • Living by the beach
  • Great food
  • Awesome staff
Cons
  • Less safe when tourist season ended
  • The bus to SKEMA was long and crowded - I always got motion sick
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Madison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA London Study Abroad

My experience through CEA CAPA has positively influenced my life in a multitude of ways. I learned professional skills through my internship, I gained adaptability skills living in a new environment. I became more confident especially because you have to meet new people at all times whether for fun, to ask for directions, or to make new connections. Overall, I loved my experience even with some lows, I learned so much about myself and will forever look back on the amazing memories that was able to create.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be prepared to try new things. Living in a new place means an entirely different culture, you can bring some things that have been custom to your lifestyle but you must leave room to conform to what surrounds you if it is only beneficial to you. Everywhere life is different and you have to be okay with adapting to the word "different".
Pros
  • Exploring new places, restaurants, events, historical monuments, and more.
  • Meeting new friends, whether through the program, work, or people that lived in London.
  • Being independent. This built time management skills and allowed me to explore the way I wanted.
Cons
  • Missing family, this is NORMAL! but not only are you so busy that it doesn't overwhelm your mind but at least when its all over you can look forward to being back with them!
  • Feeling lonely at times, being in a big city can get a little overwhelming and not being with familiar faces can make you feel a little isolated at times. But this is temporary and also is a mindset that you have to remember is temporary.
  • The weather being rainy, dark, and cold. Sometimes this made me not want to go out if I didn't have to but this is a mindset you have to push through because your time is so limited.
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Hannah
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Housing

CEA CAPA gave me such a good housing that was spacious, well furnished, and in a great neighborhood. I was able to host a bunch of friends for a chill movie night or celebrations like Thanksgiving. Everything was set up for us from the kitchen to our bedrooms and we really only had to buy perishable items like toilet papers and food. I loved it so much- so close to the metro and everything was easily accessible in my neighborhood. Multiple grocery stores within walking distance and school/ airport was a metro ride away.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would bring a friend! Sometimes, it's hard to become best friends with your roommates and it can be difficult to make friends. If I were to change one thing, I would bring a friend I love and trust so we can travel the world together.
Pros
  • New experiences
  • Travel all over Europe
  • Good food and trying new cuisines
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Hard to make friends
  • homesick
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Sophie
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Abroad with CEA CAPA

I studied abroad with CEA CAPA during fall semester 2024 and absolutely loved it. The one thing that really makes CEA CAPA stand out from other programs is the amazing and supportive staff. Everyone from the people who sat at the front desk to the professors was so amazing. I would also recommend this program because they are dedicated to getting their students to really know the city. We had field trips all the time in classes going to see the art and aspects of the city that we were learning about in the classroom. I loved this program and would definitely recommend it!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I think I would study abroad with someone I know because a lot of people go with friends or friend groups and it can be kind of difficult to make friends sometimes.
Pros
  • The amazing staff
  • The classes are super interesting
  • My housing was awesome
Cons
  • The difficulty of traveling from Florence