Program Reviews

My study abroad experience in Prague reshaped how I understand cities and the built environment. As a construction management student, living among historic landmarks, modern infrastructure, and every day public spaces allowed me to experience design, construction, and urban life firsthand. From adaptive reuse to new bridge construction, and from dense city centers to surrounding landscapes, Prague became a living classroom that expanded my perspective on how thoughtful building shapes culture, community, and places.

I went abroad to Madrid in the Spring of 2025 through the CEA CAPA program. It was genuinely the best experience of my life, and I met people that I will be lifelong friends with, whom I have continued to hang out with even after the program concluded. The cea program offers so many opportunities to get to know others abroad, both inside and outside the program. They had day/weekend trips, cooking classes, museum tours, etc. I really feel they helped me to make the most out of my experience while also feeling safe the whole time. The team abroad was extremely responsive and available to offer their help anytime we needed. 10/10 recommend!

I absolutely loved my time studying abroad in Seville. My host dad, Quique was the best blessing I could ask for and the friends I met abroad are friends I will have forever. The CEA Staff, especially Mary Alice, always cared about all of us students and wanted to make sure we had the best experience possible. Sevilla is such an amazing city and the people there really make an effort to include you in their culture. I enjoyed my classes at CEA CAPA too, as all the professors wanted their students to succeed. It was a great place to learn Spanish as well. I 100% recommend studying abroad in Seville with CEA CAPA.

I completely fell in love with Barcelona, and CEA made my experience unforgettable. As a Student Ambassador, I connected with the staff beyond the classroom and on my birthday they even surprised me with brownies! My professors were hilarious and engaging, and I was pushed to excel through interactive classes and field trips. I genuinely enjoyed commuting to and from class each day, and the class format gave me the freedom to explore after school and travel on the weekends. I genuinely think about abroad every day and I yearn for reliving my experience!

While my time in Grenoble was short, it was an amazing one. I’ve never been out the country until then and I felt that I was safe and very well taken care of. My friend actually felt a bit under the weather and they were very well taken care of Brie made sure of that as well. Where they helped them get to the Dr. for the best medical attention that they needed. They also made sure to have them call their parents so that way they were in the loop as it being their first time abroad, as well as being away from their home and family.

Studying abroad in Alicante was truly incredible—honestly a 10/10 experience across the board. The city itself is so lively and welcoming, with beautiful streets, amazing food, and a culture that feels both vibrant and laid-back. There was always something to do and somewhere to explore, whether it was going out with friends, discovering new neighborhoods, or just enjoying the beach after class.

CEA CAPA’s staff made everything so easy and supportive, which helped me settle in right away. My apartment was comfortable and in a great location, and the people I met ended up being one of the best parts of the whole experience. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a fun, friendly, and unforgettable month abroad.

I had some of the most fun times of my entire life while in Prague. So many people I know at myself school go abroad and tell all them to go to Prague. The city itself was beautiful and was very unique to everything else I saw. I had previously been to all major cities across Europe, but Prague became my favorite after my abroad experience. The city if very cheap, safe, and walkable. There is so much to do around Prague, whether it be to eat, walk, sightsee, or more. I cannot recommend Prague enough to future travelers.

I loveddd Alicante. My host mom was amazing, and the whole class really bonded over our activities. We went during las hogueras, and it was one of the most fun nights I have ever had. The food is so yum and the culture of walking everywhere, spending meals together, and having siestas is very refreshing and relaxing. Coffee is also so cheap haha. There is not really any A/C, but you get used to it... almost. We were provided all of our meals which was such a nice bonus. Also, make sure to check out San Juan/ the locals' beaches. Sometimes the one closest to the pier was extra crowded. The further away you go the calmer the scene is! Another bonus is public transportation! Sooo nice and convenient to use. Make sure to grab a pass for the duration of your stay or just throw some rides on a card.

Going abroad with CEA CAPA was one of the most influential things I have ever done in my life. Every professor and staff member I had an interaction with was so amazing and they truly wanted the best for you. The housing I received with CEA was also so amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better place to call home. Going on excursions with CEA were so special and amazing to have a day trip all ready planned was so nice and relaxing to be able to explore new places. My time abroad was so special and CEA CAPA had such a huge influence on that time.

CEA CAPA Sevilla is truly one of a kind. Every aspect of this program was incredible. I lived across the river in Los Remedios where I experienced a truly local neighborhood. I lived in a Casa de Sevilla with five other girls but we had a host parent who came everyday to take care of us. This was undoubtedly the most impactful part of the program - it was amazing. In addition, I took classes at both the CEA CAPA center as well as UPO, a local Spanish university. My classes at both places were amazing and had numerous opportunities to get further involved in the community. I also left Sevilla as an advanced Spanish speaker which was very important to me before I went abroad. Through my classes and my host parent I was able to improve my Spanish so much! I recommend this program completely :)