Program Reviews

Over the Fall 2024 semester, I went abroad as a science student at the Université Grenoble Alpes. One thing I loved about this experience was how I was integrated with the students of UGA. My Cell Biology class was a great way for me to meet locals. The program I was in also had a buddy program. Over the semester, I would do fun things with my buddy and they showed me around the city and places that the locals go to. This really helped me find a sense of community in a place so new and helped me transition to my life abroad.

Studying abroad in Florence, Italy was an incredibly amazing experience. Italy offered me so many insights into who I am and challenged me to explore new things, travel, and expand my world. Florence was the most amazing location to study abroad, with its unique culture, close-knit community, and small-city vibes. Living in Florence for four months taught me to appreciate the little things in life, and I will forever think about my time abroad. I am incredibly grateful for the people I met abroad too, and have come back to school with some of my closest friends who have shared such unique experiences with me. Together, we tried new foods, socialized with endless amounts of people, learned a new language, traveled the world, and created a life together in a foreign country.

CEA CAPA made sure we were housed in a safe and easy to navigate area along with other study abroad students. The professors were all very friendly, educative, and welcoming. The CEA CAPA staff in Dublin were prepared for us to arrive and planned so many fun, entertaining outings. I also loved being in this program because I was able to meet amazing friends from all over the country. This experience is unforgettable and it's all thanks to CEA CAPA for putting so much thought and effort to give us the best memories to take home.

Studying abroad in Florence was a life-changing experience for me. I am a junior at Cal Poly SLO studying graphic communication and minoring in studio art and Chinese. Because of my studio art minor, I chose to do a CEA CAPA and SRISA art split program to take classes at both schools in Florence. I took Beginning Italian and Intro to Contemporary Cinema with CEA CAPA and Beginning Painting and Graphic Design Studio with SRISA. Learning about art and the Italian language while abroad heightened my experience in Florence. I had a unique and immersive experience in the city, gaining a new perspective on Italian culture and the city's history and art. Thanks to CEA CAPA, I got a rounded abroad experience with things such as excursions broadening my experience with the country of Italy, and classes I took in Florence, broadening my perspective of Italian lifestyle and history. The faculty on-site for CEA CAPA were helpful and attentive, and my housing situation was in the middle of the city. I made new friends through the program's various activities and met my roommates through CEA CAPA's housing portal. I would recommend this program to anyone who appreciates history, art, and Italian cuisine. The city of Florence is full of these things and more, and CEA CAPA's program enabled me to enjoy these qualities with little stress.

Choosing to study abroad in Prague, Czechia was the best decision I made in my entire undergraduate career. I decided to go to a less common destination for my university, which was nerve wracking. However, this ended up being the best choice because I made so many friends from all over the world and immersed myself in a culture so different than my own. I adored my friends, living situation, and classes and gained a newfound sense of independence. Prague, you changed my life and I am so glad I picked you!

I had a great time with CEA CAPA in Barcelona! Everything was very organized and the staff was open to listening to students when an issue arose. I served as an ambassador while in Barcelona, therefore I had the chance to really immerse myself with the program. The staff was very open to hearing any feedback about events and allowed me to share my vision and get involved with all events. Barcelona is a great place for someone looking for a city to study in where there is a ton of stuff to do outside of school.

Studying abroad in Florence in the fall of 2024 was the best experience I could have asked for. I learned so much about myself and skills that I did not know I had. I loved living in the city and having such a sense of home in a foreign country. I traveled easily every weekend and got to see and experience the world in a way I didn't know was going to be possible for me. Finally, the food in Florence was the best I had in the four months abroad. I still miss the weekly and daily traditions I had for myself in the city.

When growing up thinking about study abroad was always in my mind, I knew that going to college study abroad was a priority. When I was doing my college applications I noticed that one of my top schools offered the opportunity for students to study abroad with CEA CAPA their very first semester of college. When I saw this I knew I had to apply and as I committed to the university I hoped to go to France. With my time in France I was able to have a unique start to college that really propelled me into this experience and going to France with CEA CAPA was the best way to do it. In France the CEA CAPA staff was incredibly supportive and made my experience infinitely more fun. The French Riviera offered an incredible experience between the culture and the people that I really got to take advantage of during my study abroad.

This past fall I studied abroad in Rome with Providence College's program, through CEA CAPA. I had an amazing experience there, and the CEA CAPA team was super supportive throughout the process. Providence's Rome program was specifically appealing to me because the school is involved in the program and how it is structured, which added a certain level of support, comfort, and ease into the experience. The majority of the program is students from Providence, but there are a few other schools involved too and it was so fun to meet people from other schools as well. I personally went in not knowing anyone in my program, which was hard at first, but I ended up making a ton of new friends both from Providence and other schools. My favorite part of Providence's program with CEA CAPA in Rome is that you have to live in an apartment with one Italian roommate. My Italian roommate and I became really good friends and it was so helpful to learn about Italian culture and Rome from her. All of the Italian roommates in the program were amazing, and I think having them is a great addition to the abroad experience. CEA CAPA also provided a ton of activities and meals throughout the semester that were super fun to meet other students through and just to have something fun to do. I highly recommend the program to anyone thinking of going abroad.

I studied abroad in Florence through CEA CAPA in the Fall of 2024. The classes, opportunities, support, and memories were unforgettable. The staff always greeted us with a smile and answered all the questions I had. There were program trips to other cities in Tuscany as well as smaller field trips around Florence that I would recommend participating in. Two of the classes I took were some of my favorites in all of my undergraduate education so far. Florence in particular was an amazing area to be in, with it being so walkable and pretty affordable. My apartment was close to the train station and the Duomo which I feel was the best spot in the city, and even the walk to Piazzale Michelangelo did not feel long. I feel so lucky to have called this city my home: I miss it every day and I think CEA CAPA was incredibly helpful throughout this unique process.