CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

I was a part of the CEA Florence Winter Break study abroad program. These two weeks were packed full of adventures, trying new things, meeting new people, and getting out of my comfort zone. We learned about Italian food and culture, wine and how it is made, fashion, and history. Florence is filled with so much beautiful art everywhere you turn. CEA made the process so easy and seamless for me that the hardest part of the entire trip was getting in the taxi to get to the airport and go home. They fully supported my group every step of the way while we were there, and anything that we needed, CEA staff was there to help us.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would live over and over again if I could. I met friends from all corners of the world that I wouldn't have had the chance to if it wasn't for CEA. I saw places and people filled with beauty and love. I went over there with an open mind and because of that I dove into the local lifestyle and flourished. The roommates were a great match, the professors genuinely cared about the students, and the city was one of a kind. I'd highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.

I had an amazing time studying abroad for a Fall semester in Florence, Italy! I took for classes: Beginning Italian Language, Art History, Social Justice Issues in Italy, and Family Business/Entrepreneurship. I learned a lot in all of my classes, and my favorite part was the daily field trips where we got to explore the city and meet local people. The program did a great job of showing us around the city, and introducing us to experiences I never would have found on my own. Florence has so much to offer with amazing restaurants, museums with beautiful art, and kind people. Florence was a great central location for easy travel via train to other parts of Italy, and to fly to other countries in Europe on weekend trips. I was able to travel every weekend, and I have never seen so much culture in four short months. CEA provided two guided trips: day trip to Cinque Terre and weekend in Sorrento. We traveled as a program of around 100 students to these two popular destinations in Italy. I am so grateful for my experiences abroad, and I encourage anyone with the opportunity to do the same!

I loved studying abroad in Granada with CEA because the wonderful trips we took with the program. Each trip was strategically planned out, with wonderful amenities and activities. Each trip had very interesting and educational tour guides that benefited us very much and left us with so much information about where we were. It was reliving to not have to plan these trips by ourselves, and just go with the flow and enjoy the experience. Also, we were accompanied by CEA faculty the whole time, so we always felt very safe and taken care of.

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA was the best experience of my life. I was definitely very nervous going into it, but once I got settled in I never wanted to leave. As soon as I got off of my flight, CEA CAPA workers were there with signs to point us in the right direction and give us rides to our apartments from the airport. The housing was incredible, much better than expected. I lived with 3 other students and I always felt safe, the neighborhood was very cute. CEA CAPA offered us many chances to go on excursions, some just day trips, others for a night or two. The staff was always available for help or guidance as needed. Overall, an unreal experience I think everyone should take advantage of. I met friends and made connections I will treasure for the rest of my life.

I can honestly say that my experience studying abroad in Rome was priceless. Everything that I experienced, everything that I saw, and everyone that I met all contributed to an unforgettable time that flew by! I believe that living with an Italian roommate made all the difference. He was 23 years old and he shared similar interests with my other roommates and me. He was a phenomenal tour guide that showed us the best places to eat, drink, hang out, and see. I firmly believe that having my Italian roommate enhanced my experience as I was able to make make the most out of my time in Rome!

I really enjoyed my time with CEA! The program was well organized and CEA kept in contact with us throughout the entire process. The workload was not too heavy which left ample time for students to get all of their work done while being able to travel around Europe or explore Rome. The city itself is full of history with plenty to do and see during the day and night. I was living with other students with whom I got along well, and we lived in a part of the city in which we all felt very safe. I loved traveling and seeing other places in Europe, but every week I was so excited to come back to Rome and it really did begin to feel like home.

I was so nervous going to study abroad in a foreign country. Up until the day I was leaving I was about to drop out and return to my university. The first day when we had our orientation I knew I was not going to want to go home. CAPA Florence made me feel so welcomed. Any time I was having a hard time or felt stressed out about any situation, any staff member there was able to help me and made me feel comfortable. I heard from my friends in other programs who solely stuck with their friends from home. CAPA offered so many bonding opportunities for us where I was able to make friends with students across the country that I still keep in touch with. CAPA gave me a once in a life time experience and I would reccommend it to anyone.

This Madrid program by CEA was a dream come true. The company itself provides multiple counselors, help in how to navigate the country, and built-in activities that go from pure fun to educational and cultural. The university, UC3M, was one of the top institutions in Spain. I was faced with a more rigorous system, that emphasized group projects and independent studying for exams. Nevertheless, I was able to make great friends with European exchange students in my English-language classes. Overall, I will remember my semester as one of the most special times of my life. Like a frame frozen in time in the long film that will be my college career.

Going to Sydney Australia while studying with CEA Capa was a once and a lifetime opportunity . Overall, the academics complimented the entirety of the experience, as they not only taught is through interactive lectures, but they also took us on several trips through the city and surrounding suburbs for each of the classes they offered. The professors were all well hearsed in their respective subject areas and they took the time to make sure we understood the material, in a way that we could relate the information to Australia as a whole, furthering our comprehension of what we were learning. CAPA also made everything very accessible for us by providing us a public transportation card, and gave us many opportunities to volunteer and get involved with living in Sydney throughout our time there. Overall, the entire abroad experience was more than I could have asked for and I can't wait to go back some day!