CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

My study abroad experience was overall very successful and rewarding. While there were some instances of miscommunication regarding the locations and times of certain events, these were minor challenges that come with adjusting to a new environment. Like any experience, there were both positives and negatives. My housing was located off campus but was still considered student housing. Although the space was quaint and relatively small, it provided all of the essential amenities needed for a comfortable experience abroad. The staff were always helpful and supportive, and the opportunities we were given throughout the program were truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Overall, I am very grateful for my study abroad experience and the memories and opportunities it provided.

Hi guys! I wanted to share a little bit about my experience abroad in Seville, Spain. Although leaving the country can be a little nerve-racking and scary, I definitely recommend it. The professors, students, and locals you'll meet definitely make the experience better and worth your while. The many different foods and experiences will also broaden your horizons to a new level, to the point where you want to share as many of them as you can with others. If you are thinking about studying abroad for a semester, it is 100% worth it. However, I definitely recommend doing the year-long program to experience more about the culture you choose.

Getting to study abroad in London was truly one of the best experiences of my educational career. I had always wanted to visit the city and going with CEA CAPA made my expereince made it that much better. They provided great information and help in preparing me for my travel that left much of my worries behind. I wasn't sure what to expect when I first got the news I had been expected, so having their guides made it much easier to plan out my trip. I was set up with student housing in a secure campus just under an hour outside of Central London. The accomodations were very good and I felt satisfied in everything the Univeristy had offered me during my time. I was in a great location with easy access to restaurants, a few fast food chains, and shopping centers. While enjoying my studies, I signed up for many excursions on my own time to make sure I got the most of my time in the London area. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to balance your education and your free time. You'll meet lots of new people, explore new places, and make so many memories. i hope anyone who does this program has as much fun as I did.

My experience with Raindance Film Festival and CEA CAPA has been amazing and transformative, where I learned more about global marketing strategies and other technical marketing skills. As a marketing and hospitality intern, I learned to adapt to new environments, push myself outside my comfort zone, operate a video camera, improve my public speaking skills, and expand my network. Marketing jobs can look like office jobs in the banking industry, or they can look like red carpet and cinema events in the film industry. Don't be discouraged from exploring your interests and browsing industries while you are abroad. If you want a thrilling educational and professional experience abroad, CEA CAPA is for you.

I chose to study abroad because I had transferred into the University of Dayton the semester before, during the winter so not many people were out and about. I had made a few friends, but I wanted to meet people in the communication program, so I chose to do a communication focused study abroad. Through this I made so many new friends. When I got back to campus I was able to know more people in my classes and talk to them in between classes. It really helped me get out of my comfort zone and build strong relationships with my peers and professors.

I had an amazing experience in Alicante. The on-site staff at CEA CAPA are wonderful and really helped to make everyone feel welcome and settle in. Classes started only a day or two after we arrived, but I found it helpful to get into a routine and overcome my jet lag. They were moderately challenging courses, yet I never felt overwhelmed, and the professors were always very helpful. The city is gorgeous and has everything: historical sites, shopping, food, the beach! It can be a little overwhelming because you want to see it all, but I recommend asking locals for recommendations and exploring the area on foot in the afternoons after classes. It was one of my favorite things I did!

I was very impressed by my study abroad experience with CEA CAPA. Everything was taken care of for me by staff so the only thing I had to worry about was my classes. Additionally, I fully believe Prague is a great home base because it is a big city with lots of things to do, but it does not have too many American tourists so you can still catch the local vibe. Additionally, it is in the center of Europe, so it is very easy to travel around eastern, central, and western Europe. In all, I had a really great experience in Prague!

Rome was my first city to study abroad in, and I was understandably nervous about getting there, knowing no one whatsoever, and being without my family in a foreign city. However, as soon as I got there, I fell in love with the city. We were in the Prati District, across the Tiber River from Rome's center city and only a couple of minutes from the Vatican. It was quiet, beautiful, full of history, but also centered around a local community that was kind and open. It was also very evident that I would become a regular at a many of the Gelaterias in the surrounding area. My roommates became my best friends; we talked to the wee hours of the morning every night and did everything together. I went to classes with many of them; we went out to dinner frequently, and we traveled across the country and to other corners of the continent together. My favorite memories of my time studying abroad were when I was with them.

The CEA center was perfect for our use, and the administration there couldn't have been more helpful. I never felt like I was alone while I was there and I always felt confident in my ability to connect to resources if need be for medical or counseling reasons.

As for the academics, I was worried it would be overwhelming, but I found a balance and enjoyed every moment in my classes. Granted, I was doing something very different from my major, so it felt less like school and more like electives, but it was still challenging when it needed to be and very, very interesting. My Art and Archaeology professor took us on field trips across the city to all sorts of historical sites; some of my favorites were the Colosseum because it is so iconic, and the Roman Forum with all of the history from different eras of Rome.

I learned a lot about myself during this program, and I grew more confidence in my place in the international community because of this study abroad experience. I would suggest this program to anyone interested with a wholehearted go-ahead!

I had so much fun studying abroad in Madrid. I really enjoyed the independence that CEA CAPA gave us. I really felt like a local. I went grocery shopping, regular shopping, of course, and I became a regular at a tapas bar in my neighborhood. I really enjoyed my classes, especially the one about Madrid museums because it gave some really good history about the royal family, and we learned a lot of stories behind the paintings. This class took us to a lot of different museums, and it helped me figure out what kind of art I'm into, which was really nice. I also enjoyed my Food class. I had paella in Barcelona once at a tourist attraction place (mistake on my part), but then we made it in class, and it was sooooooooooo good. I'm not even exaggerating!! I also loved Spain in general; Including Madrid, been to 10 cities (two of them twice). I think Madrid is my favorite because the metro system is really easy to use, and I'm also a little biased lol; it was my home for 3 months. I miss it <3

Studying abroad is one of the best decisions I could have made. I found it to be a great learning experience and a taste of independent life. I enjoyed the freedom of getting to visit any place in the city, as well as neighboring cities and countries. I traveled to 3 other countries and went on both CEA-sponsored trips. I had a blast in the academic center and made a lot of great friends. I liked the instructors that I had for my Thermodynamics and Architecture classes. They were not trying to trick us or fail us and they did a lot to incorporate the city of Paris into the class content.