Program Reviews

I had a great internship experience with CEA CAPA in Barcelona. I was a part of the study abroad and internship programs in spring of 2024. This meant taking courses at CEA and working an internship in the city with a local company for 20 hours a week. The process of finding an internship was easy to understand and placed me with a company that I enjoyed working for. The initial interview online to get the internship was informative and it was great to meet my supervisor before going to the city. It helped me to have a smooth experience beginning the job, and throughout the program he was easy to reach out to and a good business connection. The internship was interesting and I learned a lot, and the workload was easy to balance due to CEA's staggered schedule. It was an overall great experience and I would definitely do it again.

I highly recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA. Many activities are planned for students to explore the country and meet others in the program. They do an excellent job transitioning students to live abroad in Madrid through orientation and provide ongoing support with regular check-ins to ensure everything goes smoothly. The housing and living arrangements were great—they placed us close to the city center, making transportation and getting around very easy. I had an amazing time in Madrid and recommend it to anyone looking to grow and experience life abroad.

When looking back on my abroad experience attending CEA CAPA in Barcelona was the best decision for me. I had never been to Europe and was apprehensive about taking classes in another country and acclimating to it. CEA CAPA provided students with an in depth orientation to acclimate to the way of life here and learn about the city which eased my stress about living in a foreign country. The staff was very accommodating and always willing to work with you which was very beneficial. I cannot imagine going somewhere else to study abroad as everything turned out to be an unforgettable experience.

I came into this program without knowing a single person and never having left the U.S. in my life. By the end of it, I'd traveled to 10 cities, 6 countries, 2 continents, and met some of my best friends! I got to practice the Spanish I learned in high school and met people from tons of different cultures and backgrounds everywhere I went. The classes I took kept me engaged and occupied, but I was never too busy to explore the city, travel, or spend time with my friends. I learned so much about myself and more importantly, just how much I didn't know. It put my life into perspective and taught me so much about who I am and who I want to be. The moral of the story, I loved it and I highly, HIGHLY recommend this experience to anyone who's thinking about studying abroad, especially in Sevilla!

I went to Seville knowing absolutely no one and came out with several close friends. Though I was initially nervous about traveling the world alone, I can't imagine if I hadn't- it was truly one of the best times of my life. I was able to learn so much about the culture, gain independence, and bond with other study-abroad students. I can't recommend this experience enough, and on top of it, the CEA CAPA staff was incredibly nice and helpful with anything we needed. The program also included 3 excursions which were wonderful and so thoughtfully planned.

I chose CEA CAPA because as a student studying Spanish, I knew I wanted to go to Madrid and experience living in Europe while I'm still in my early 20s. From the moment I started researching, the organization and concise information of the CEA website made it so easy to gather the information I needed to choose the perfect study abroad program. And I'm glad I did because CEA CAPA made it possible for me to study in Madrid, improve my Spanish, meet new people and try new things all over the world!

I absolutely loved studying in Florence. I was able to have so many new experiences, both big and small, while abroad. The faculty was so supportive and friendly, giving us personal suggestions on food, activities, ect. They were very much involved on all our adventures. They even brought a sense of home when we missed out on holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving by decorating and getting in the holiday spirit. My classes were a lot of fun and I was able to travel to so many different countries to experience most of Europe.

I spent the first semester of my first year in Madrid through CEA CAPA and a new Global Launch program through my school. Going in, I knew that I would enjoy it, but during my time there, I learned just how much I loved it! The city of Madrid was amazing, and so were the CEA CAPA staff. I had the unique experience of taking my classes in the CEA CAPA office, right in the center of Madrid! The location was so beautiful and felt so safe and all of the staff made me feel so welcome.

Even though I had some personal difficulties during the semester, the CEA CAPA staff were amazing at helping me through it and communicating with other staff members in the best way possible.

Overall, this experience was incredible and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad!

My abroad experience wouldn't have been nearly as successful as it was without the support, care, and thoroughness of the CEA CAPA program and staff. My semester abroad was one of the absolute most well-supported semesters I have experienced throughout college, and I credit that entirely to the wonderful staff at CEA CAPA from the moment I applied to the day I left Spain. Every aspect of the program was meticulously organized, allowing for a seamless transition to living in Spain. I cannot speak highly enough about my living accommodations, the on-site staff in Seville, the classes I took at the program center, or my overall experience abroad with CEA CAPA. I felt that my semester abroad was truly optimized by the program—from excursion-based classes and culture-based workshops to weekend trips, CEA CAPA ensured I would make the most of my time abroad, and I couldn't be more grateful. My experiences in this program offered invaluable insight into the culture of my host city and country and gave me memories I will cherish forever, making my study abroad experience not only educational but also deeply personal and rewarding.

CEA CAPA made this trip amazing from the second I landed at the airport. I was met with a representative who took me to my new home for the month and introduced me to the family I was going to be staying with. They set us up with bus passes, safety resources, and so much more on our first informational session. They created a WhatsApp for communication which made me feel secure in so many ways. All of the group trips where amazing and well organized. My favorite trip was to Marseille where we had a tour of the coastal city.