Program Reviews

I was so excited to be working abroad in a corporate role. For my placement, I got the amazing oppurtunity to work for a start up company that aligned with my background. I was so eager to contribute to the team and learn from them. In the future I also hope to be part of a team that is diversed and well rounded. I got to shadow o many different roles within the company. I was blessed because I got to work for a startup company so all the departments within the team worked very close with one another, and it was great being able to gain knowledge from all that expertise.

I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain earlier this year and experienced the best 4 months of my life! If I could go back and do this experience again, I would. Barcelona is now some place I can consider somewhere I would like to live. The social scene is unbeatable filled with so much history and beautiful architecture. It is in a great location to plan other travels and the food is fantastic! There was never a dull moment or a time where I was bored. The beach is beautiful and so many activities nearby.

My time abroad in Florence, Italy was some of the best times of my life. It's truly one of the best decisions I've ever made. I come from a big Italian family, so this is something that I dreamed of when I was younger. That was another reason why this trip was so special. I got to do everything I wanted and more. I met some new great friends, tried new foods, traveled all around to new places, and overall just an all-new perspective on life. I am still thinking about the trip almost every day! I'm very thankful and am so lucky to have been able to do this program.

Academics: I took two math courses in Prague, and it was an amazing experience. The classes were fast-paced since we were only there for two months, but they were still very manageable. The professors were friendly and open to answering questions. The small class sizes allowed everyone to participate and get to know each other and the teachers, which was great.

Support: The CEA CAPA staff in Prague were always extremely friendly and supportive. They answered any questions we had, whether they were about housing arrangements, academics, or life in the city. They also gave great restaurant recommendations and suggested fun weekend plans or excursions. Additionally, they made sure we were managing our classes well and would check in if anyone missed a class or needed support.

Fun: I can’t overstate this—those two months in Prague were undoubtedly the most fun of my life. The excursions organized by CEA CAPA were incredible. We went hiking, visited a science museum, toured a liquor factory, and tried water from hot springs, among many other exciting activities. Through these experiences, I bonded with the people in my program, many of whom I now consider friends for life. Outside of the program, we also organized our own adventures, like weekend trips to other cities (and even countries), visiting museums and parks, walking all around the city and seeing all the amazing views there are in Prague, and trying the local cuisine. Prague’s nightlife added to the experience, offering a great way to relax and socialize after class. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

Housing: I think the housing was great. I was in a triple room, and it was very spacious. I never felt like I didn’t have enough personal space, and I got along well with my roommates. Other students had doubles and singles, and all the rooms I saw were very comfortable. Our apartment had everything we needed, and the maintenance staff was quick to respond to any concerns. CEA CAPA's apartment buildings are located in various neighborhoods around the city, and every one I visited was in a nice area, close to public transport options and not far from the study center.

Safety: As a girl, safety was a major concern, especially for my parents, but I never felt unsafe in Prague. I had heard it’s one of the safest cities in the world, and I can absolutely believe that. Everyone was respectful, and I never witnessed anything unusual or encountered any safety issues during my time there.

Overall: BEST EXPERIENCE EVER.

Studying abroad in Florence was AMAZING! I'd never been abroad before, but once I landed in Florence I felt right at home. The city is beautiful and there's so much to do without even having to travel. The people and the community are absolutely incredible too. So welcoming and kind even though I was a tourist. Definitely try Pino's Sandwiches if you go! They have some of the best sandwiches in the world. I also highly recommend visiting all of the museums and tourist attractions (most can be for free as students), because Florence has some of the most unique architecture and art!

My program was based all around wellness in Australia. The entire trip was filled of fun and educational adventures in various locations to learn about the differences in how they live compared to the United States. I was able to go hiking in the Blue Mountains, snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef, and went on hiking trails with aboriginal history all for the class I was taking. We reflected on all the adventures we went on and it taught us how to appreciate little things and live in the moment.

I loved studying abroad in Barcelona because it gave me the ability to immerse myself in a different culture all while still feeling safe and secure. It definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone at first but I am so grateful it did! Had I not studied abroad I would have never been able to see Barcelona and all the amazing qualities it offers. Studying abroad allowed me to come out of my shell as an introvert and truly become a confident more sophisticated version of myself. The city is absolutely beautiful and filled with opportunities and unique experiences. Although it's big, I never felt alone or overwhelmed due to the incredible and supportive CEA staff. I can not recommend Barcelona and the CEA CAPA team enough!!

I am very satisfied with this program. As a Language Major, I felt as though I got adequate practice in throughout my semester abroad. I was able to speak with many French speakers while living in Aix-en-Provence. Something I really loved about the location is that it is not a huge city, so you get to see familiar faces day to day. This made it easier to make new local friends. Something else I really liked about the location was that it was only a 25-minute bus ride away from the Marseille International Airport. This made it very easy and convenient to travel around France and other countries.
I studied abroad with a program called CEA CAPA, which was very helpful. The people who were stationed in Aix with us were very accessible and helpful at all times. One of them, Aisling, was very easy to reach and even answered some questions I had after I had left France. The other, Isabel, showed me where there was an affordable grocery store near me. Both of them made my experience easier and more welcoming.
Something else that CEA provided for us students was excursions. These were very educational and fun. One thing we did that I liked was visiting a perfume factory in Grasse, France. We learned how to make perfume, and what it means to be a nose, and at the end, we even got to create our own scents. This was a very cool experience and not something I would have thought to do on my own.

My experience interning and studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Paris was truly amazing. I had the opportunity to meet incredible people from diverse backgrounds, immerse myself in a new culture, and practice speaking another language on a daily basis. As an international student in the United States, I didn't experience major culture shock or anything too unfamiliar, which made the adjustment process smoother for me. The program itself was well-structured, and I enjoyed my classes. The professors were engaging and the classes were fun! Overall, it was a rewarding and enriching time!

My time is Barcelona was amazing and life changing like everyone says when they go abroad. I have never been to a city I loved so much and CEA made it even more enjoyable with interactive workshops you could sign up for included in the program cost and support with daily tasks such as getting metro cards and transportation. My favorite interactive activity I did was the tapa cooking class where we were met by a local chef and prepared 10 different tapas and the Flamenco class I took with a local Flamenco dancer.