CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

During my experience abroad I completed a great internship and made some great connections with people I would have never met if I did not go. Having my first coffee in Rome Italy with my internship team created an immediate connection because coffee is apart of their culture and we were able to take many work breaks so I could develop a true connection with people from Italy that I still look back on to this day. For example I still reach out to my internship team to this day even though they are across the world.

CEA CAPA was amazing from the beginning! From the beginning days of housing and class selection or the visa process to actually arriving in Barcelona and having CEA CAPA pick me right up from the airport, I felt completely taken care of the entire time! CEA goes above and beyond to ensure a safe, academic, and fun experience for all of their students and I cannot thank them enough for the semester I spent in Barcelona! I also want to highlight that the housing was absolutely phenomenal! I felt so safe in the city and was in walking distance of everything I needed - plus it was so clean!

I had an absolutely incredible time with CEA CAPA during my program. While abroad, I took part in the program "International Perspectives in Healthcare," where I was able to both study and shadow physicians abroad. I strongly recommend this program to anyone, especially those pursuing a career in healthcare. This program opened my eyes to so many aspects of healthcare that I had never been exposed to before. Exploring universal medicine, along with making connections with classmates, my professor, and Spanish physicians, was truly invaluable.

Doing a summer internship in Prague was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Being in a new environment can seem scary and maybe it is for a few weeks while you adjust, but it is also the most exciting and brave thing you can do. The growth not only to your future career but also yourself as an individual is indescribable. Everyone's experience will be different, but if there is one thing I can guarantee it's that it will be life changing. I will never forget my time abroad! I'm so thankful.

I was housed at carer de Nàpols, 206, and it was such a nice place. Building looks old from the outside but on the inside, featured a super modern feel. The kitchen was huge and had a beautiful countertop and oven and stove. Came with all of the necessary cooking materials. The location of the school was amazing, right in the center of the city. The access to trains and travel was super easy, and the teachers were quite engaging and intelligent. Was awesome to be in a different environment than the one I am so used to.
The apartment itself was also really comfortable to come back to after a long day. The bedrooms were a good size, there was plenty of natural light, and it was always quiet enough to get a good night of sleep. The neighborhood felt safe at all hours, and walking around it I was always finding new cafes, bakeries, and little shops I hadn’t noticed before.
In terms of lifestyle, I was a 10 second walk from the nearest grocery store, and a 3 minute walk from a larger one. This made cooking for myself very easy and accessible. Furthermore, I was able to go to the gym almost every day, as it was a 10 minute walk from my place. The gym, while looking small on the outside, was a great space and allowed me to keep going on my health and fitness journey. I also utilized the electric bikes a lot which was a lot of fun, and I found it to be the most efficient mode of transportation.
Having the grocery stores so close also meant I was eating fresh food almost every day. The produce was great and way cheaper than I expected, and I got to try a lot of local foods I wouldn’t normally buy back home. Between cooking, the gym, and biking everywhere, I honestly felt healthier there than I have in a long time.
The classes themselves were a highlight too. The teachers made the material interesting and were always willing to help outside of class. Being in a new country also pushed me to use my Spanish every day, whether it was ordering food, asking for directions, or just talking with locals. By the end I felt a lot more confident speaking and understanding it.
The social life of Barcelona goes without saying. Any given night, there are so many things to do, whether it’s going to a bar to watch a soccer game, going to one of the many beach clubs, or just kicking back with your friends at a restaurant. Dinner starts a lot later there than it does at home, which took some getting used to, but once I adjusted it was one of my favorite parts of the culture. People take their time with meals and actually enjoy each other’s company.
During the day, the weather was amazing, and many days I was able to sit in the sand and kick back. On the weekends, the trains made it easy to get out of the city and explore other places nearby, which was a great way to see more of Spain.
Overall, this was one of the best experiences I have had. Between the apartment, the location, the classes, and the people, I would recommend it to anyone thinking about studying in Barcelona.

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!

Studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain through CEA CAPA was genuinely one of the most memorable experiences of my college career! I spent three months taking classes in International Business, Organizational Behavior, Advanced Spanish, and Art and Architecture in Seville, while also having the opportunity to travel to eight other countries across Europe and North Africa. One of my favorite things about the program was having Fridays off, which made it so much easier to plan weekend trips while still keeping up with my coursework.

Beyond the traveling, I really appreciated getting to experience what everyday life in Spain was like. Sevilla is such a beautiful city with so much history, and over time I became familiar with the streets, neighborhoods, and local businesses. I especially enjoyed practicing my Spanish with locals and getting to know people outside of the study center.

I think the biggest thing I gained from this experience was independence. Between planning international trips, navigating unfamiliar places, and figuring things out when plans went wrong, I became much more confident in myself. Living abroad definitely came with some cultural adjustments, and not everything was always easy, but I think that's part of what made it so valuable. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone who wants to experience a new culture, travel, and challenge themselves while continuing their education!

To begin, I was super hesitant about studying abroad and I wasn't sure if I wanted to go across the world at first. I was going into this whole thing alone, because all of my friends were studying abroad during the school year. I told myself that I needed to get out of my comfort zone and I decided to go, and I am so glad. I was paired with an amazing roommate who went to a different school, but we got along great. We ended up doing everything together, and meeting so many other friends along the way. I was only in Prague a month and it flew by, we were constantly on the go and seeing things. I was able to go to Croatia, Poland, and Austria, while also being in classes. I took classes Monday through Wednesday so I was able to travel Thursday through Sunday. I also had an amazing professor who was so helpful throughout the course and taught me a lot about international business. We were able to go into banks and museums and I learned a lot about how business is done in different cultures. One thing that a little hard at first was learning the Czk conversion to U.S dollars. I was able to get the hang of it though. Overall I am super grateful for my opportunity to study abroad and I would not change anything about it. Hopefully one day I will be able to go back to Prague and visit all the same places I saw when I was younger.

I had an unforgettable time studying abroad in Paris. I actually studied at ICP because I was doing the program completely in French but I loved it. I learned so much French through school, but also just being out and about in Paris and in other cities in France. I met a wide range of people from all over the world which I loved. I also reconnected with old friends and grew connections with people from my university in America. One of my favorite parts was the ability I had to travel all over Europe.

I absolutely loved being able to find new friends and explore a new place. We were able to learn soo much about the culture and even the language. I feel so grateful to have had this opportunity. The schedule was very flexible, so we were able to go around and see everything we wanted to. The classes were a bit long, but we were given breaks in between. There were so many good food spots just a five-minute walk from the university and a small Korean town. I was so surprised by the diversity and accessibility to eveything.