CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

I absolutely loved studying abroad last spring semester (2026) through the Rome CEA CAPA Business and Psychology Program! The CEA CAPA Program was supportive before and during the entirety of my study abroad experience. Through this program, I had the opportunity to learn, study, and live in the heart of Rome in the Prati neighborhood.

One of my favorite parts of the program was being able to experience Rome outside the classroom. My courses gave me the opportunity to learn more about Italian culture, history, and business while also exploring the city through field trips. The program also provided a great balance between academics and having the freedom to travel.

I studied abroad in Prague for 8-weeks in the summer, taking an engineering statistics course and a cross-cultural management course. This experience was better than I could have ever imagined. While I grew a lot academically, the most growth I saw was in myself personally. I have become much more independent, confident in my abilities, and better at problem-solving. I got to experience so many different cultures and learn how to effectively communicate with others who are from various backgrounds. I also found my own research internship while I was abroad by simply cold-emailing various places around there. This gave me another unforgettable research experience that helped me grow professionally and as a person.

I had an amazing experience! CEA CAPA placed me right in the heart of Rome and only a short walk away from the Vatican City! The classes often had field trips during the day letting me and the other students see hidden gem places in Rome! I highly recommend exploring everywhere in you’re free time, the Almalfi coast is a must when visiting Italy and most transportation is covered by capa on there frequent trip excursion to Pompeii which is nearby! Also, the best pizza is conveniently across the street from the CEA CAPA center where classes are! Fun treat for breaks between classes!

My semester abroad with CEA CAPA in Sydney was one of the best experiences of my college life. I had a great time exploring Australia, meeting new people, and learning both inside and outside the classroom. I grew a lot personally and professionally, and I came back with more confidence, independence, and a better understanding of what I want to do in the future.

One of the best parts of the program was the people I met. I made lifelong friends and shared so many memorable experiences with them. Living in a new country also pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, try new things, and become more comfortable adapting to different situations.

The program was very well organized, and the CEA CAPA staff provided a lot of support throughout the semester. It was reassuring to know that there were people available to help whenever we had questions or needed guidance. The housing we were assigned was also really nice and close to the city, which made it easy to explore Sydney and enjoy everyday life there. The travel pass provided by the program was especially helpful because it made getting around the city much easier.

The internship experience was another important part of my time abroad. It gave me the opportunity to gain professional experience in a different country, learn about a new work environment, and develop skills that I can use in my future career. Balancing my internship, classes, and life in Sydney helped me improve my time management and become more independent.

My advice to future students is to make the most of every opportunity. Explore the city, meet new people, ask questions, and take advantage of the support and activities the program offers. Studying abroad can feel like a big step, but it is worth it.

Overall, I had an amazing experience with CEA CAPA Sydney. The combination of academics, professional experience, supportive staff, great housing, and the friendships I made made the semester truly special. I would highly recommend the program to anyone considering studying or interning abroad.

I couldn't have had a better time. The leadership, academic content, community, and atmosphere was amazing. I have no complaints. Everyone needs to experience something like this in their life. I am so thankful I got to go on this trip. I went to Paris for the first time, with a new group of people I had never met. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and open to exploring the city. I had learned so much that will help me in my future career and connections I made. I am so thankful I had this opportunity to be able to go on this trip.

I had such a great experience studying abroad with CEA CAPA! The program made the entire process feel easy and organized, from preparing to go abroad to having support while I was there. Studying in Barcelona was an unforgettable experience, and I loved being able to explore the city, travel, and experience a new culture while still taking classes. The staff was always helpful and made me feel supported throughout the semester. I would definitely recommend CEA CAPA to anyone considering studying abroad!

My Summer Session 2 in Rome, Italy was incredible. The program advisors did a great job planning field trips for us and assisting whenever needed. I was enrolled in a Greek and Roman mythology class, where I learned a lot about Greek goddesses and their attributes. The commute to school was a 15-20-minute walk, but I would do it all over again. The city was beautiful and busy. So many different places to try and experiences to be created. I was able to visit cities such as Sorrento, Siena, Florence, and Pompeii, as well as a winery, all in a month. I was placed in a not-so-good apartment, but I roomed with 5 other girls who I now know are my lifelong friends.

My time abroad was one of the best experiences I have had. It made me grow as a person so much more than I thought I could ever. My best advice for anyone going abroad is to stay optimistic and open-minded. Also, do as much as possible with the little time you have there because you may think it's forever, but it goes by faster than you think, and no one is exaggerating when they tell you that. You are doing your abroad program because you want to do something different; embrace that. This is meant to get you out of your comfort zone and have the best time of your life. This also means that you do not have to do something every day. It may look like that, and when you are there, you might feel burnt out from the weekend, but you need some rest and downtime because it's a part of life. I took many days where I just relaxed and went to class instead of trying to do something fun every day because, for a few months it is your life, and you normally aren't doing that many things when you are home or at school. Secondly, my honest opinion is that if your Spanish isn't that great either, you will be just fine. Lots of people speak English but are also willing to speak Spanish if you want to try. The best part of my program is what CEA Abroad did for me. They planned 2 day trips, a weekend trip (which was one of the best trips I went on during my semester), a flamenco class and a show, a cooking class, and so much more! They were always there, sending weekly emails if you ever needed assistance with anything medical, maintenance for your apartment, finals, how to leave, and how to check in once there. They were more hands-on than the programs that I had other friends in, where they did not help them with almost anything. When talking to them they wished their program did more and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to do this.

I had the most amazing time in Florence, Italy. I was lead by an amazing staff from CEA CAPA. I also was able to participate in activities that helped me feel more comfortable in Florence! I as able to have unforgettable experience and meet new people. I also got to study Italian culture and learn a new city. This experience has helped e become a better traveler and has allowed me to experience amazing things. During my time abroad, I was able to visit 11 countries and 40 cities making my time very busy but worth while. I would recommended everyone this program who is looking to study abroad!

This program was an unforgettable and incredible time. The city is spectacular and full of countless activities, so much so that even in 2 months of living there I didn't have time to go everywhere I wanted. The historic center is massive and busy, but there is so much more than just that.
Beyond Rome, the excursions were great (we went to Florence and Pompeii/Naples) and I would definitely recommend extending your trip on those weekends because there is only so much you can see in one day with the group. Rome also is home to the international FCO airport and the massive Roma Termini station so you can travel to your content if you wish (and definitely take advantage of the high speed trains to go to other Italian cities)
The apartment location was great, conveniently located near a metro station (although housing locations differ) and Prati is an overall very nice neighborhood which also borders The Vatican.
The staff and professors were all very nice as well and the coursework wasn't overwhelming. I took Thermodynamics and Art & Archeology of Ancient Rome and I couldn't recommend the latter enough as it takes you on tours of many incredible monuments and museums, from the Colosseum to ancient hidden basilicas.
Overall, this program was an incredible time, full of adventures, and I made great friends. Can't recommend it enough, go to Rome!