CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

As someone who is historically an introvert, I was daunted by meeting all my new flatmates and coworkers, but after the first few weeks, I eventually found common ground. The biggest bonding experience was the trips my roommates and I took independently. This gave us more time together and experiencing the same things. I would also suggest taking a solo trip. I went to Venice and it was absolutely beautiful. These trips make you more confident in your independence and allow you some time to reflect and fully take in your surroundings.
The internship was a great way to broaden my experience without having to worry about a competitive application process. My major is in writing, but my marketing internship helped me gain more skills for future jobs. Even if the position offered to you is not exactly what you are expecting, accept it with an open mind, as it can still provide valuable skills.

Studying abroad in Florence with CEA CAPA was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I went abroad without having much experience traveling independently in Europe, and Florence was the perfect place to start. The city is incredibly walkable, welcoming, and full of opportunities to explore, while CEA CAPA provided the support I needed to feel comfortable stepping outside my comfort zone.

What started as an intimidating experience quickly became one of the most independent and rewarding experiences of my life. I met amazing people, explored new places, and gained so much confidence navigating a new country on my own. If you’re nervous about studying abroad or traveling to Europe for the first time, I genuinely recommend Florence and CEA CAPA. It’s an experience I’ll always be grateful for.

Spending the summer in Barcelona was an amazing opportunity. I had the opportunity to take classes while interning with a company in a whole new country. I was able to learn a ton about the global work environment while exploring new cultural differences. I also had the chance to travel all around Spain and Europe while abroad and see so many new places. Traveling abroad has impacted my entire future, and has inspired me to continue to learn about the world, and keep traveling to do so. My time spent with CEA CAPA this past summer was truly life changing.

I had the most amazing time in Aix-en-Provence. The city was the perfect size, not too large and not too small. There were so many amazing restaurants and shops that I frequented. I made tons of friends with fellow Cea Capa students, many of which I still talk with! I did a studio arts program through the IAU school. We had an amazing art studio where our classes were a 30 minute walk from my housing. We would often take a van that we crammed full of all 20 of the art students and all our supplies out to the landscape. We were free to paint wherever in the vast area, there was nothing more peaceful than mixing oil paints and painting the beautiful trees and mountains for hours.

I am so grateful for the positive experience I had in Madrid. The locals were very forgiving of my attempts to speak Spanish (plus, English is so universal these days that it's reassuring to know you can fallback to it), the public transportation is very accessible, and the culture is so rich in cuisine and pride. Moving to Madrid without knowing a single person in my program was the best experience of my life. I saw so many international students stick with their hometowns friends for the entirety of the program, but I allowed myself to go out of my comfort zone and befriend people I would have never met if I hadn't gone abroad. I learned to work with classmates from all over the world. As someone who grew up in California their whole life, I have now broadened my professional and social network to the European Union and East Coast of the US. I reflected on my personal growth and journey abroad in a way that I would never have done otherwise. I'm so thankful for taking this opportunity!

My semester in Barcelona is without a doubt the highlight of my college experience. I had learned Spanish up until college, when I picked up Arabic, so I went into the semester excited to practice my Spanish. Luckily, in Barcelona there are many opportunities to speak Spanish and the locals were all welcoming even when my Spanish wasn't perfect.

I was also very eager to travel a lot, which was made easier by the very simple metro system which took me to the airport in under 30 minutes. As a result, I was able to visit almost 10 other countries and made countless incredible memories in the process.

Finally, the program connected me and many other students to local elementary schools so that I could volunteer as an English teaching assistant once a week during my free time. This was another awesome way to connect to the culture and grow my Spanish ability. I would definitely recommend this program.

I went abroad to shadow doctors in a clinic in Seville and I had an amazing time. I got to follow doctors in a wide range of specialties and got to observe their daily routine from patient operations to grabbing lunch from the bodega down the street. While the program made sure I was getting a valuable education in the medical system it also made space for me to immerse myself in the culture of Seville by taking me to museums and the best restaurants in the city. Overall I had a fantastic time and not only gained experiences to tag onto my resume, but also had time to explore an entirely new place and broaden my knowledge of Spain's culture.

Over this summer, I was able to study abroad and internship in Prague, and it was one of the best experiences I ever had. There were many challenges at the start, but once I was able to find my grove, everything seemed to fall in easier. With every student that I met, I was able to learn something new about myself and make tons of friends that I hope I can connect with again in the future. As well as, the CEA CAPA staff and my internship staff were very helpful in making me feel comfortable when living in a new city. I would highly recommend this program.

The program was all around amazing. I was able to make some great friends, and the staff were able to help me out with any problems that I had. It was hard when I was studying abroad at first I was having a few issues But honestly I don't think that I would change anything about my experience. Every student that I was able to meet in Prague, made an impression on my life and most I hope I can see again someday. I cannot wait to start the process of being an alumni ambassador. It will be a fun experience that I cannot wait to start.

Going abroad with CEA CAPA was one of the best decisions I've made. They helped me along the entire process and my experience in Argentina was incredible. I was matched with the best roommate and we had the cutest apartment in the top floor of a building with a rooftop pool. We became besties with our landlord, and were positioned in the best neighborhood in BA. We were right next to beautiful parks, coffee shops, and the polo fields and race track, my personal favorite. The bus to school was uncomplicated, and the neighborhood our school was in was very bougie and I felt safe walking the 35-40 minutes home on occasion. I met so many amazing people and made some life-long friendships. Book the trip you wont regret!!