Program Reviews

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.