CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

Studying in Barcelona had always been a dream of mine since I was in high school, and Barcelona SAE not only helped me make it come true but it also did it exceeding any expectations I had about it. During my time abroad I was surrounded by a caring and welcoming staff always willing to help make the experience the best one possible, I was paired with the sweetest host mom who made me feel at home all the time, introduced me to local recipes and traditions, and helped me learned more about the city as a local. The almost weekly activities and day trips were one of my favorite parts of the program since they gave us the chance to experience local traditions that otherwise we would have most likely not had the chance to.
In addition, we were offered the opportunity to visit Morocco through a program partnership and it was my favorite weekend trip out of Spain.
If you are looking to get to experience Barcelona as a local during your time abroad, Barcelona SAE is definitely your best option to do so.

Being in the hybrid program, most of my classes were at CEA CAPA and one was at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). I loved my UAB class because I got to meet people from all around the world. The classes were taught in English, so not many locals were in the class. However, there were a lot of people from Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, and Sweden. I would highly recommend this program because along with all the amazing people you meet at CEA, you also get to meet people from various backgrounds that offer different perspectives on the world.

I’ve really enjoyed my time in the CEA Rome program. I found that the activities offered were usually well thought out and helped me experience things I might not otherwise have had the chance to. I lived with seven other people and had a small kitchen but otherwise the living situation was good. As for the courses offered, all except one elective will be counted towards my degree which was very important given that not every abroad program actually does that. I wish there had been more opportunities to meet locals, though. We had three “mixers” with some Italian students but I wish there had been a few more.

Overall, I think CEA did a good job preparing us for study abroad in Rome!

I’ve really enjoyed my time in the CEA Rome program. I found that the activities offered were usually well thought out and helped me experience things I might not otherwise have had the chance to. I lived with seven other people and had a small kitchen but otherwise the living situation was good. As for the courses offered, all except one elective will be counted towards my degree which was very important given that not every abroad program actually does that. I wish there had been more opportunities to meet locals, though. We had three “mixers” with some Italian students but I wish there had been a few more.

Overall, I think CEA did a good job preparing us for study abroad in Rome!

I really enjoyed the program, the professors are passionate about teaching and they create an environment for everyone to feel welcome. The courses are a bit more challenging in the sense that we have to learn a lot within the small amount of time that we have in the program. The staff has been helpful during a difficult situation and overall it was a good experience. There are a lot of activities that are planned within the program which is really helpful when trying to get to know Italian culture.

Housing wasn't terrific in this program, my apartment of 8 total girls had large shared bedrooms which was great, but it lacked a usable common space and had an extremely small kitchen with no oven (just a toaster oven), so it always felt cramped and inevitably dirty. But the program was fun, classes were Monday-Thursday, so we had plenty of time to explore Rome itself and Europe as a whole. The workload for each class was also pretty light compared to my home university, which was a great sort of break while I still got the credits I needed to graduate on time. And I loved Rome, being surrounded by so much history in a bigger city that had a slower-paced lifestyle.

I would recommend CEA to other students without a doubt! I loved the excursions that were included and it gave me an opportunity to get to know other students very well. The classroom environments were great and I felt like I learned a ton! The school is located in a great place and accessible to the city. The public transportation is a bit unreliable but it’s easy to get places by walking. Rome is a great city and will always have a piece of my heart after studying and interning here. Favorite place in Italy!

I have had a great experience with CEA Study Abroad in Rome, Italy. CEA does a great job providing us with activity opportunities and trips in order to immerse ourselves in the Italian and specifically Roman culture. I have also enjoyed the academics here. I have had really good professors in all of my classes. There is also enough flexibility with the program in order to accommodate for additional travel as that is something that was a big drive for me to study abroad. Overall, I would highly recommend this program to future students.

I had an amazing experience living and studying in Florence with CEA! Not only did I learn so much from the professors at the CEA Center, but I was able to learn so much living in the city and “living as a Florentine.” The program did an amazing job helping us to get adjusted, familiarize ourself with the city, understand the cultural differences, and prepare for travel! My classes were centered around Italian history, politics, art, food/wine, and the Italian language. I gained so much from this experience and I cannot recommend it more!

CEA went above and beyond to ensure their students were safe, happy, and healthy while abroad. My experience in Paris was a life-changing one and one that CEA made possible. Not only did my experience with CEA teach me valuable life lessons that I am now able to implement into my daily life like being adaptable, open-minded, and resilient, it taught me how to be an independent woman confident and comfortable in any situation. My time abroad was extremely impactful and has encouraged me to pursue other career paths I would have never thought of before my time in Europe. The ability to go abroad is a blessing and will play a major role in my life as I grow into a professional. The lessons life taught me while in Paris are ones I would have never been able to understand before taking that leap of faith, growing me into a more worldly, educated, and grateful individual.