CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

I had a wonderful time in this program! The staff were lovely, and it was nice to have the opportunity to ask them for advice from academics to social plans to knowledge of the area. The center was a great resource to have both to spend time and to get to know the staff. CEA CAPA was generous and you can tell they really value exploration and learning about the area - they encourage you to travel, see the city, and even have projects getting to learn about different areas as part of your classes! The application process was smooth because I was assigned an advisor to me that I could contact and meet with to ask any questions.

I thought that CEA Capa in Rome was a fantastic program. It mixed getting a great cultural understanding of a new country with learning how to live, have fun, and learn in said foreign country. From going on weekend trips, to having group dinners, to playing in soccer tournaments, CEA gives many different avenues to enjoy time in Rome without having to do your own planning and spending your own money. Another thing that I really liked about CEA Capa was in the classes. A lot of the business classes helped me to understand how international businesses function and the projects allowed me to get hands on experience with international businesses.

CEA CAPA study abroad in Madrid was a program that made this one of a kind experience even more remarkable! Through creative, immersive coursework including museum visits, palace field trips, cooking classes, food and wine tastings, and tapas cook-offs, I gained a deep appreciation for Spanish culture and came home with lifelong connections both with locals and fellow students from my home university. The CEA CAPA staff and faculty were supportive, responsive, and genuinely welcoming every step of the way.

Studying abroad through CEA CAPA in Sydney ended up being one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Going into it, I expected amazing travel opportunities and fun memories, but I didn’t realize how deeply the people and relationships would impact me.

One of the best parts of my experience was meeting a close friend group with locals and building friendships that extended far beyond just a semester abroad. I came into the experience knowing just my roommate from my home university, but by meeting new friends in Sydney, we got invited to one of their family farms outside the city, which ended up being one of my favorite memories from the entire experience. It gave me such a different perspective because we weren’t just visiting Australia anymore, we were actually experiencing real life and culture through the people we met there.

Those friendships didn’t end when the semester did either. Some of the locals we became close with even traveled with us to Bali afterward, which made the experience even more unforgettable. Then, the following semester, they came all the way to visit us in San Diego and stayed with us there. What started as random people we met abroad turned into lifelong friendships and relationships that genuinely changed my life.

CEA CAPA gave me so much more than a study abroad program. It gave me confidence, independence, perspective, and connections across the world that I still have today. Sydney itself was incredible, the beaches, the lifestyle, the travel opportunities, the culture, but the people are what made it unforgettable.

I would recommend studying abroad to absolutely anyone, especially through CEA CAPA. It pushes you outside your comfort zone in the best way possible and opens your world so much bigger than you could ever expect. I came home with memories I’ll talk about forever and friendships that still continue long after the program ended.

I loved studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Grenoble. I always felt highly supported by the onsite staff, they were very responsive to all of my questions about academics, housing, and local activity suggestions. The staff were great resources for learning how to immerse ourselves in the local culture. I also loved the excursions that we went on, it was a really great opportunity to engage in experiences I otherwise would not have had access to. Grenoble was amazing and I would highly recommend this program!

Getting the opportunity to study abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica, was by far one of the greatest experiences of my life! I got to live with an amazing host family, go on tons of adventures, excursions, beach trips, and explored all over the city of San Jose! I met so many new people, made so many new friends and got to really immerse myself in the Costa Rican culture which I absolutely loved! The city of San Jose itself had so so much to do including farmers markets, tons of cute cafes to study in, entertainment everywhere, cultural events, concerts, Christmas markets, and more! Almost every weekend my friends and I from my program took buses which were super accessible + cheap to the coasts and spent the weekends at the prettiest beach towns ever! CEA CAPA had a very supportive on-site team that provided help + support whenever necessary as well which was such a big help. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone! Costa Rica is an incredible country and being able to experience it through CEA CAPA was a dream!

This program lacked diversity, but the program itself was amazing. Most of the students in my program attended the same university, so it was hard to make friends. I also felt like those students from partner universities were treated differently from everyone else. I did love how we stayed in an apartment and how they had organized trips for us on some weekends. If you want to meet new people and make new friends, this isn't the program for it because it is very hard since the majority of students come from 3 main schools.

I had a really good time studying abroad with CEA CAPA. I was able to see so many different parts of Madrid because of them. I think they did a wonderful job of really immersing the students in the program in Spanish culture through every aspect. Dance, food, fiel trips and more.

They also did a really good job with housing as well. I loved my Madrid apartment. It was geographically in a good spot and some of my new friends for life were the room mates they placed me with.

In comparison to other abroad programs, this was relatively cheap as well. I would absolutely go abroad again with CEA CAPA.

Barcelona SAE is one of the best programs. They took care of everything that I needed for my time abroad. They helped show me how to apply for my visa, helped with scheduling classes, and arranged housing. The staff on-site are very responsive and willing to help with whatever you need. They planned many cultural events that you could go to, and the school is amazing. I lived in a very cute apartment that came with everything you could need. They made studying abroad very easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend this program.

Choosing to study abroad in Rome, Italy was hands down the best decision I have ever made. I learned from a new cultural perspective and experienced real life in another country. CEA CAPA provided so many opportunities for me to immerse myself in the Italian culture. Living with an Italian roommate was one of my favorite parts of the program. I got to build a relationship with her, learn from her, and make a new friend that will always remind me of my special time abroad. Rome became such a special place for me. Every day was exciting in the city, even when I was simply going to class. I would do it all over again if I could. I cannot recommend study abroad enough.