CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Program Reviews

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Ali
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA London Study abroad review

Honestly I loved the staff. I'll admit the crew responsible for answering questions before we went abroad were a bit shaky at times but overall they were solid. However the staff in london was absolutely incredible! They helped set up extra events for us, for instance they helped set up a bonus event in the london dungeon. Essentially, a haunted house event about a bit of history and urban legends. When we first arrived they helped guide us through the city and get acclimated in the next few days, all in all they were just amazing. I highly recommend.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Jellied eels, they were ... an experience. I finished mine but let me say I think it should be a requirement that everyone tries them cause it is a damn experience.
Pros
  • Social skills growth
  • New experiences and visiting new places
  • Met new fun people
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Kaitlyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Barcelona, Spain

I absolutely loved my time abroad with CEA CAPA in Barcelona, Spain. I found amazing roommates through the housing portal and loved my class (Contemporary Spain: History, Politics, and Society) which enhanced my local engagement and knowledge on the impact that Barcelona, Spain had in the scheme of political history. I fell in love with the city and I know that I will be back again! The city is easy to navigate, full of beauty, and nothing can beat having an amazing city alongside the beach! In addition, I felt supported by the CEA CAPA staff before leaving, while abroad, and even after. I felt at ease knowing that I had resources available to help, if needed, and that the CEA CAPA staff truly cared about my well-being. Thus, I honestly cannot recommend this program enough!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers would be to explore as much as you can and to not wait until the end of your session to do the things you want! Unfortunately, time flies so do not feel like you have to wait to do the things you want to while abroad. In addition, use your location to your advantage and explore! Thus, exploring is important and debatably the best part of going abroad so explore your city and explore the world around you!
Pros
  • The Ability to Travel
  • The Amazing Food and Culture
  • The Most Beautiful City
Cons
  • Loud Construction in our Housing Apartment
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Trisha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spring 2024

I had a great time going abroad here. It's so cool being in a college town in the Alpes, it's just beautiful. I also loved the staff. They made us feel welcomed and helped us figure out ways to adapt to the new way of living. They also allowed us to drop in at any time if we ever needed. The overall experience was amazing. It was great to experience many other cultures and have this opportunity. I felt safe and supported the whole time. If I could do this all over again I would, and I think everyone should be able to have this experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
One thing I regret is not prioritizing skiing in the Alps. We kept putting it off to travel, and although I wouldn't take back any of the places we traveled to, I wish I could have gone skiing on those beautiful mountains.
Pros
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Amazing hiking
  • fun college enviornment
Cons
  • not too much of a social scene
  • long commute to school
  • rainy weather
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Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Alicante Review

My experience was so unique because I had the opportunity to stay in a homestay and be completely immersed in the Spanish language and culture! In addition, for my specific program, excursions were completely planned and coordinated beforehand, which took a lot of stress off my shoulders in such a new environment! I loved Alicante because it has a lot of rich culture, history, and tourist sites! The people there are so friendly and welcoming, and after a couple weeks into the program it felt like home! I loved how organized and safe the program felt, and I would definitely go abroad with CEA CAPA again!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I was in Alicante during the festival of Hogueras, which is where they burn giant figures to celebrate the coming of summer! So I would say the most surprising thing I saw was dozens of giant wooden figures being burned at midnight!
Pros
  • All excursions were well-organized and planned ahead of time
  • CEA CAPA workers are always available and are looking out for you
  • There was no shortage of trying new things! (food, activities, travelling)
Cons
  • Seafood is extremely popular in Spain, so sometimes it is hard to find non-seafood options!
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Drew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying in Rome was the best four months of my life

Studying abroad in Rome was the best decision I've made this far in my degree. As a transfer student, I was worried I was adding to much to my plate, but the time abroad is something I will never forget and would have been a huge loss if I hadn't decided to go. The staff at CEA CAPA was incredibly accommodating and very hands-on. The professors were excellent. Professor Smith in Food and Culture was incredibly knowledgeable when it came to wine. His class inspired me to work for a winery when I returned home. Rome sketchbook was magical and the places we visited were things I would never have seen if it wasn't for Professor Cristophe Betmalle. This experience was unlike anything I had done before and has changed the trajectory of my life. The only thing that I had trouble with was my housing experience. We were one warning from losing our apartment because of the noise and cleanliness of our kitchen. If you do go abroad, make sure you keep your apartment pristine and respect your neighbors!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Every day I tried to see a new part of the city. Rome is so expansive, it's impossible to walk the entire thing, but do your best to see it all. Some of the small shops I walked into or the random metro stops I got off on led me to my best memories. Part of the fun is figuring it out, so don't be afraid to go in blind!
Pros
  • Travel is easy and cheap out of the Rome airport. It wont take much effort to see new places.
  • The program was very helpful and receptive to any issues we encountered.
  • Rome is the most beautful city, and living there, you feel like you're apart of the framework that will last forever.
Cons
  • The housing issues we had were frustrating and difficult to deal with, at some point it felt like they were targeted toward our appartment specifically.
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Alex
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Sydney changed my life

I studied abroad through CEA CAPA in Sydney, Australia for a 10-week trimester. As someone who had never traveled much outside of the country (let alone to the other side of the world coming from New York), this was such an eye-opening experience that gave me fresh insights into a diverse culture. The combination of pursuing my academic endeavors in the classroom and immersing myself into the Sydney landscape through program events and travel opportunities was an experience I will never forget.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
There was a street festival at one of the suburbs across from the Sydney Opera House called the Rocks that had a plethora of exotic meats and other distinct cuisine. One very noteworthy thing I ate was crocodile meat, which was actually really good!! If you like steak or other prime cuts, this definitely ranks high up there and I would certainly recommend.
Pros
  • Strong support from program staff
  • Immense flexibility to balance academic, professional, and travel endeavors
  • Thoughtful organization of program from start to finish in terms of planned events and academic offerings to suit student interests.
Cons
  • Only got to be there for 10 weeks since my undergraduate institution operates on a trimester basis
  • More limited course offerings than semester-based programs due to coming from a trimester school
  • Learning curve of determine where to eat and food shop
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Sidney
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Education Abroad - Rome, Italy

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Rome was a wonderful experience. Prior to going abroad, I knew no one in my cohort and was very excited yet scared to be away for 5 weeks. Little did I know, that studying abroad would allow me to be more open minded and want everyone to have an experience similar to mine.

I was taking 3 of my upper division courses from my University and completing a remote externship. While it was all challenging to juggle, I managed to successful complete my courses and externship. What assisted me the most was writing down a to-do list each day and journaling. Additionally, the staff at CEA CAPA were amazing and there were so many resources available to us if we needed someone to talk to about our career goals, being homesick, or even just about living in Italy.

What I enjoyed most about studying abroad with CEA CAPA, was our excursions. They set up amazing walking tours for us in Rome, Florence, and Naples to learn more about the history of each city and get a taste of the food that is unique to each city. I also feel that our excursions were so rewarding for our hard work from being in classes all day and they just made everything flow so smooth.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I did was jump off of a boat into the ocean during our campania trip on the Almafi coast. I love swimming and and going in the ocean but jumping off a boat in the middle of the ocean was not something I thought I would do. A group of us decided to book a Grotto boat tour during out 5 hour stay and it was a really fun experience and the water was very salty!
Pros
  • Various Resources
  • Great Housing
  • Duration
Cons
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Ayush
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA in Prague

I really enjoyed my experience in Prague in the 2024 Summer. I loved working with other students with similar interests/majors in the mathematic courses that the program offered. All the teachers there are eager to help you and very understanding. The staff onsite are very helpful as well. They made sure my living conditions were comfortable and responded to every question or request I had very fast. Additionally, living in the city of Prague was much better than I expected. The city was very walkable and there were tons of niche things to do. I went to an arcade bar, an illusion museum, and a place where they serve you drinks based on a picture you select. Prague was a great city and its proximity to other countries made it the perfect place to stay and study.

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Joey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My time in Dublin

My time in Dublin was genuinely a life-changing experience. I had never been on a plane, outside of the country, nor lived on my own, and going to Dublin gave me all of those experiences. One thing I took away from studying in Dublin was finding my identity as an individual and allowed for me to think for myself. The class I took challenged my thought processes and made me take a step back to assess why I believe what I believe. Additionally, I got to travel to 3 other countries on my own time because travel was so cheap! My favorite part was being in the heart of Dublin and having easy walking access to any part of the city within a reasonable time.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
The airline lost my luggage, so I was without my clothes for the first five days in Dublin. I was able to maintain a positive attitude and never let it bog me down because I was having an experience of a lifetime. I love the fact that they have cheap department stores (Penney's, Primark, etc.) which held me over until I got my clothes.
Pros
  • CEA CAPA is very reasonably priced
  • Multiple trips were included in my tuition
  • Everything was clearly laid out and the staff communicated very effectively
Cons
  • I wish I was there for longer.
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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spring '24 Semester in Buenos Aires

I appreciated all the support from the CEA CAPA staff at my study center. I had some medical issues while abroad and they went out of their way to help find me medical care multiple times. My professors organized field trips that not only encompassed the culture of Buenos Aires but also allowed us to learn about the business world in Argentina. Top companies like Globant and Pagani gave us speeches and office tours. The field trips helped showcase areas of the country I otherwise would not have been fortunate enough to visit.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Organs, lots of asados with blood sausage and organ meat.
Pros
  • Build resume
  • Huge city
  • Great staff