Program Reviews

From the moment I landed I had a very welcoming experience with the CEA CAPA program and all the staff members of the organization. They were extremely helpful in the orientations and made it seem as if they already knew me. All the interns working int he organization and extra people helping that were from the city of Madrid were also extremely welcoming and made the experience so much more fun. The education was also very immersive and I loved the amount of field trips offered in the courses I was taking. It really helped immerse me into the Madrid culture.

In an extensive matching process, the CEA CAPA team paired me with an internship that would further my career. The internship cohort, as well as the staff, was incredibly helpful and often leaned on each other for advice and networking. The work-life balance was perfect because the staff was so understanding.

Located in the center of Europe, the location was prime for meeting other students abroad. Czech culture is welcoming and very open to foreigners! The standard of living is quite affordable compared to neighboring countries so food and groceries were not an issue! Would highly recommend pursuing an internship abroad through CEA!

My experience is Barcelona was beyond incredible. I was fortunate to spend a whole summer studying business while embracing and adhering to new cultures. I learned so much while making new friends and connections along the way. CEA CAPA provided everything I needed and performed in such an exceptional way. CEA CAPA made my life and experience so much easier while abroad. From the engaging classwork, to the school mandated field trips, I really experienced it all. One of my favorite things I experienced while abroad was a tapas cooking class.

My experience was especially unique because it was my first time abroad, I was going to a new place that was both very politically and socially busy, I had to navigate allergies abroad, scholarships, as well as cancelled flights. The CEA CAPA staff helped by answering any and all questions I had. They gave great resources to turn to if they couldn't directly help me. They taught us how to navigate a country that had elections and many protests going on. With the Olympics taking place in Paris, I was able to see much of the French pride that I came to love.

My time in Barcelona with CEA CAPA was life changing! Barcelona is the perfect place to study abroad if you love a busy city, beaches, and rich culture. I felt so immersed in the city for the 5 months that i was there. The food, people, nightlife, beautiful architecture, all make this place so special. I had the most incredible time traveling on the weekends and exploring the city on the weekdays. CEA made everything so easy and comfortable for students. I could not recommend Barcelona enough!!!

I interned for a small organic sustainable shop. Here, I was able to make a big impact on the company, and in return it made a huge impact on me. I learned about various business operations, more about marketing, running a business, and analysis. It also challenged my organization and communication skills. CEA CAPA was so supportive throughout the whole experience and I could not reccommend them enough. Importantly, this experience has allowed me to land a lot of great interviews for the upcoming summer.

I absolutely had a wonderful time in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Both were beautiful & fun cities, in Valparaíso there were so many murals on buildings & such a colorful city! CEA CAPA did a great job of supporting me through my time abroad for a year. Claudia Luco (my advisor through CEA CAPA) did an amazing job, was so kind, helped me with any questions I had academically & about visiting local towns nearby. Excursions were very fun, had yummy snacks, and was a good way to connect with other study abroad students, while better understanding Chilean culture and history. I also grew so much in my Spanish speaking skills & fluency (especially through living with my host family & meeting some of my Chilean friends).

My time abroad in Alicante was nothing short of amazing. The city is a perfect blend of all the amenities found in a big city with a small-town feel. The locals are incredibly welcoming, and I felt truly immersed in the culture living with my host family. The CEA CAPA staff were some of the most positive, caring, and helpful people I have ever met. They were always reachable, frequently checked in on how we were doing, and very knowledgeable of the city. Every excursion was also super fun and still educational and relating to what we were learning about in class. By the end of the program, I never wanted to leave!

I loved my experience studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Sydney. We stayed in student apartments in Scape Darling Square which was a great location, full of young and social people. A huge plus was our Opal Card that we were given by CAPA. It allowed us to travel for free on ferry's and trains allowing us to explore along the east coast and have easy access to beaches, museums, parks and shops. The professors were very kind and encouraging that we get to know the area and allowed a good school to fun balance. If I could choose where to study again and who to study with I would go to Sydney with CEA CAPA all over again.

I had a really great experience with CEA CAPA. No only did I get to travel on the weekends and go out but I also got to help my career as well. I got to take a business consulting class where I learned about consulting and got to work on a consulting project for a real client in Rome. I also got to take some other really cool classes associated with Rome. I got to get a really good professor who taught us about the history of Rome and took us to really great places to showcase the history of Rome. I also got to go around sketching the city of Rome and learn the techniques about sketching.