Program Reviews

I studied abroad in Barcelona in June of 2025. I had the most amazing experience due to the unique culture that I loved and miss already. I took a class on the culture, and while there was a lot of information to learn, I found it all very interesting and liked how first-hand experience in the city is integrated into the classes. I went abroad without knowing anyone else in the program, but I made lifelong friends while I was there that I am super grateful for. Barcelona is so full of life that even with the lack of sleep, I felt awake and full of energy all the time. I would recommend a longer program because a month was not long enough for me to see and experience all the amazing things that Barcelona has to offer. I was able to see lots of things I wasn't expecting to because of the excursions offered by CEA where I also felt more relaxed because the experiences were guided so I was aware of what I was seeing and also safe.

My program was about 4 weeks long, during the summer. I wish I could have more time! I stayed in Casa de Sevilla, which involved living with 7 other girls. I became close friends with all of my flatmates, and absolutely adored our host! Quique, our host, stopped by twice a day to take amazing care of us. He cooked everything from authentic Spanish meals to hamburgers and pizza on fun nights out. I took a Sports Nutrition course, which was valuable to learn about. During class, we often went on excursions through the city to learn about different diets. On weekends, my friends and I would hop on trains to surrounding cities, or even other countries. I loved the people I met and the places I explored.

I loved my time in Sevilla. The CEA CAPA staff were extremely helpful and set us up to navigate the city and Spain safely and productively. My teachers were excellent. They all took time to work with me if I had extra questions and would even take time to chat about life. The courses were very integrated with the city, and we spent a lot of time out getting hands-on learning experience. The CEA CAPA staff also planned and took us on trips and hosted events throughout the time I was in Spain. This was a great way to learn about the culture and about other places in southern Spain. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in this program and build relationships with the staff.

I had an incredible experience studying in the culturally rich city of Sevilla! I had the opportunity to meet so many different people from a variety of countries, cultures, and languages that I got to learn from. I enjoyed the slower-paced living style and was able to practice Spanish with locals during my stay. Sevilla also has unique festivals like Carnaval, Semana Sant Processions, and Feria (Flamenco Festival) that I was lucky to experience. I made the best memories and Sevilla will always hold a place in my heart!

My experience was one that was both my first time alone abroad and in Europe so everything was entirely new to me. I was able to form friendships with my cohort, traveling and experiencing things together for the first time with people who were essentially strangers until eventually they became friends. We got to have excursions scheduled for us and most logistics readily planned and scheduled for us which made the experience a lot easier as well as allowing us to map the area and its history by taking us to its more historical sites.

I had the best semester abroad in Prague, Spring 2025! I went into my program with little expectations, I did not know much about Prague. However, from the very beginning and throughout the program, up until the end, my expectations were being surpassed and I felt fulfilled. Prague is a small city (compared to many other European cities), full of historical sights and stories, with an amazing food scene, and many attractions. Prague is the city of nature lovers, as it contains many beautiful parks in which I felt like I was in another world, not in a loud city. The hilly landscape creates many great overlooks of the city. Additionally, the transportation system is amazing, with punctual trams and the metro connecting all parts of the city. When speaking with other people who have visited Prague, we always agree that Prague is seriously underrated. So I encourage you to study abroad in Prague, and make sure to try their famous beer during your time there!

Living abroad in Prague presented me with a new experience nearly every single day. Even the mundane things, like drying clothes or staying cool during the heat of the summer, was a new learning moment when you're in an entirely new place. The educational quality for having non-native English speakers was excellent, and I feel prepared for future courses that will use knowledge I've gained abroad. The host program is more than accommodating and stops at nothing to make sure you feel comfortable in such an unfamiliar place. I lived in Prague 7 which was super convenient to get to class each day via the tram. Prague as a city is wonderful, there's great food and plenty to see/do during your time abroad, and also geographically enables you to travel to a wide variety of other countries for incredibly cheap if you choose.

The six weeks that I had the privilege to study abroad and live in Sydney, Australia, were ones that I will never forget. I quite honestly had the best time meeting locals, CEA CAPA staff, and fellow students I conversed with. From the moment I arrived in Sydney and met with the CEA CAPA staff, I felt like I was truly cared for like my own family. My professors, John Edwards and Andy West, taught me more about being a young man and the importance of connecting with others than I have ever learned before. They gave me multiple unforgettable experiences, like touring the Sydney Cricket Grounds and attending an AFL game at the GWS Giants' home field. The main staff members I conversed with include Fiona Person, Farideh Khoshdel, and Amy O'Rourke. Each one of them gave me an exceptional experience in the CEA CAPA building and believes that they did a great job for all of us. The events that they had in place for us include CEA CAPA Olympics, Blue Mountains Hike, Coogee to Bondi Walk, and the overnight stay at the Taronga Zoo! A few roommates and I had a free weekend and decided to travel to Brisbane, see the Gold Coast, and visit the Australian Zoo, which I recommend for everyone visiting Australia. The moral of the story is that my experience in Sydney is available to others who decide that this program is for them and I hope that ya'll decide to study abroad in the land down under!

My time abroad in Barcelona was amazing!! It seriously was the best 4 months of my life, and I wouldn't change a thing. I developed a great deal of independence while abroad and learned how to navigate different cities and new cultures. I met so many students from various schools, and my roommates became some of my best friends. I couldn't reccomend CEA CAPA enough, they were very support and they were very supportive and made the entire experience seamless. Studying abroad pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way possible and gave me memories and friendships that I’ll carry with me forever.

Spending a semester in Prague was truly a rewarding and fun experience. Prague is such a beautiful city with a rich history, and there is so much to explore. The program itself was very organized and supportive throughout the entire journey before and during abroad. Through hosting activities and sharing resources, the CEA CAPA team made the transition into life abroad seamless. They let us get to know each other while also exploring the city together and learning about its history. They also took us to other cities in the Czech Republic.