Program Reviews

I chose to study in Seville despite not knowing anyone else in the program. I got placed with an amazing host family in the center of the city with a great roommate. Every trip and social activity organized by CEA CAPA was fun and stress-free, and the staff was always available to us. This is easily the safest city I've ever been to. All of the best tourist attractions and fun downtown areas are basically in walking distance of each other. I only wish that I had taken advantage of more social opportunities early on. Also, I had a great experience as a blogger/content creator for CEA CAPA.

I absolutely loved my time in Barcelona, and my experience through CEA CAPA made me want to move there after college! From the amazing support staff and facilities at the city center, to my beautiful apartment in the heart of the city, all the activities CEA CAPA provided us, and my kind and helpful teacher, Loli, I had the best time of my life. I went on the program with friends from my university, but I was also able to meet so many new people, specifically in my advanced Spanish class. We even created a groupchat and went out to dinner a couple of times throughout the program. I would go back in a heartbeat and I give CEA CAPA 100 gold stars!

I absolutely loved my time in Rome with CEA CAPA! The staff were incredibly friendly, supportive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Classes were interactive and connected directly to the city, making every lesson feel meaningful and exciting. From cultural excursions and cooking classes to exploring historic streets with amazing friends, every day was an adventure. Studying abroad in Rome broadened my perspective, helped me grow, and gave me memories I’ll cherish forever. I can’t wait to return one day!

I had a great time with CEA CAPA in Prague. The people were very nice and helpful in the application process, as well as helping us settle in. The professors taught very well, and were willing to help after hours, too. The organization planned trips for students weekly and biweekly to take us to nearby attractions and educate us on their history and cultural significance. The classes were planned very well, allowing us 3-4 days off to travel and/or study, which gave us plenty of time to visit nearby countries and expand our horizons.

This was a great study abroad experience! I was really worried, going in, about being thousands of miles from home, but the CEA CAPA staff and fellow students made my experience feel like home. We had no classes on Fridays, so we got to travel on the weekend, which is pretty fun! I got to visit different cities around Spain, like Seville and Cordoba, but also Lisbon, Portugal, and Milan, Italy. The public transport was very easy to use from the buses to the metro. There is also El Rastro, which is the flea market on Sundays, where you find small businesses selling their goods. (Remember to bring cash!)

CEA CAPA study abroad in Prague was so much fun. The school is located in the middle of downtown and a 15 minute walk to the host university. Within the first week we had welcome and get to know you activities in various places. We started off by meeting a lot of the other schools in a bowling alley, it was a fun atmosphere where we got to play and talk to our students. Throughout the semester they offered plenty of activities to keep us excited. Their classes were informational, but not too challenging and by the end I felt like I knew a ton about the people and the city.

To be completely honest, I was terrified of going abroad. I thought the semester would feel way too long and was nervous about being away from home for an extended period. Yet, CEA CAPA proved me completely wrong, and the semester flew by. Keeping busy is a huge thing for me, and I knew I needed that when I arrived in Sevilla to distract me from being homesick. From the moment I got there, CEA did a good job with their orientation activities and helping us acclimate. We did a bike tour around the city, a guided neighborhood walk, and visited La Giralda and the cathedral. The team at CEA CAPA was so genuine and helped me feel safe and supported instantly. They genuinely want this experience to be amazing for you. All my professors were super lovely, and I had great experiences with all of them. The workload was extremely manageable, and I appreciated that they tried to teach us outside the classroom as much as possible. My housing was great; I lived with four other girls, and our apartment felt safe and clean. We even made friends with the apartment cleaners, knew the apartment owner, and were provided with any resources we needed. The location was also fantastic because we were close to the city center and less than a 10-minute walk from school. While many other factors contributed to having the best time of my life in Sevilla, I owe much of it to CEA CAPA. This program is fantastic, and I am forever grateful for everyone I crossed paths with because of CEA CAPA.

I loved studying abroad with CEA CAPA. I was unsure of the experience at first, as I have never done anything like this before. CEA CAPA made Prague feel like a home away from home. Every staff member I met seemed to truly love their job, and they helped me fall in love with the city. I am so happy that I made the decision to study abroad and I would not change anything about the experience. The housing was awesome, it was spacious, clean, had everything we needed, and was in a local apartment in the city, which helped us feel even more immersed in the culture. Overall, studying abroad was one of the best decisions of my life, and CEA CAPA made the entire experience a dream!

From the second I stepped off the plane from Seattle, I knew my life would never be the same. The instance change of pace, culture, and my newfound independence was breathtaking. I made life long friends, gained so much self efficacy, and learned from an amazing university (shoutout VU). The organization that I traveled with, CEA CAPA, made sure I had the guidance and support I needed, but encouraged exploration and adventure. They took me (and the rest of my group) on cool excursions to food fairs, canals, and even a traditional fishing village that helped us gain our footing in our new city. Amsterdam is a really fun place for students, with a plethora of museums, shows, and activities to do. I came back home way cooler, with more confidence and stories to tell my people at home. Studying abroad is seriously life changing. I have zero regrets and would go over and over again.

As a part of the Lex Fellowship, I was able to spend two weeks in Rome, Italy, working and collaborating with different law firms in different legal fields each day alongside other ‘fellows.’ It was an incredible experience seeing Rome (and traveling to other cities with the other fellows on our free time) all while making meaningful connections with global lawyers. I can’t recommend this program enough. I had a great time with some great people and our city managers were amazing guides! If you’re at all interested in becoming a lawyer, then this program is an excellent way to build your resume, meet experienced professionals, or even just confirm your interest.