Program Reviews

I had such a great time in Sevilla! It will always have a place in my heart. I lived alongside 3 other girls in an apartment. Our apartment was a 10 min walk from CEA CAPA and a 15 min walk from University of Sevilla. I was about a 5 min walk from the city center, too! We really were blessed with a great location. CEA CAPA does a great job of teaching you about the location you're studying about. We had an orientation to learn about the traditions, customs, holidays, and more. We learned about proper etiquette when out with friends and for dinner, as well as we learned about the possible dangers to keep an eye out for. We didn't have Friday classes which was AWESOME for travelling! I went on 2-3 trips that were included through CEA CAPA and about 10 others on my own with my roomates! My classes at USS were pretty tough due to it being fully in Spanish, but it was easy to reach out for help. I loved my class at CEA CAPA too! I took a total of 12 credits (could've taken more) because I wanted to spend more time enjoying my life there which was a great choice. My classes all transferred beautifully and I had no issues with that. Since I did it co-sponsored, nothing affected my GPA either! My only complaint would be that my medication I take in the United States was not allowed in Spain. It wasn't advertised enough that I can get a substitute with CEA CAPA's help. I did end up getting a substitute, however it was a little far into the semester. I wish I had reached out earlier. I really don't have any complaints other than that. CEA CAPA helps guide you through every step you need to make sure your time abroad sails smoothly. I think about my experiences every day, and I wish nothing more than to go back. I would recommend using CEA CAPA for your next study abroad experience!

My time studying abroad was genuinely one of the most influential periods of time in my life so far. Not only did I grow in my academic field of Hispanic Studies, but I also grew so much as a person. During this time I realized how capable I was and my confidence grew immensely. Studying abroad can definitely be a scary experience, however, CEA CAPA supported me throughout my time abroad so that I did not worry about the little things, but was able actually enjoy the little things throughout my trip.

The excursions offered by CEA CAPA during my London program were superior. We went to Bath and then we had three options to go to other places I decided to go to Cambridge University. They also purchased tickets for us to go to a musical or a play. I chose to go to Wicked, this sparked my need to see other musicals in London. Seeing Wicked sparked my want to see more musicals during my time in London. Some of the shows I saw were: Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, and Six. CEA CAPA constantly had things for us to do and could recommend things to do as well.

When I decided to study abroad in Seville, Spain for the spring semester I was so scared to go to a totally new country and knowing that I knew absolutely no one. I ended up meeting the best people and creating lifelong friendships and connections that I will forever be grateful for. I was able to interact with people from all over Spain, the US, and the world and I still keep up with them to this day. I ended up loving it so much that I decided to extend my stay and return again in the fall and I will never regret it.

This title, "Aix, Ma Ville" is the tagline that you will see posted all around the city center of Aix-en-Provence. During my three and a half months in France, I absolutely found a home there. Not only was my internship extremely valuable for my resume, but it also allowed me to engage more deeply with the local culture and with my French language skills. Being in an office environment two days a week helped me get to know my coworkers over lunch break, and they were always willing to give me tips on life in France -- both professionally and personally. This was such an incredible experience, packed with professional experience related to my major, cultural immersion, travel, and finding new friends. A recreational tip: visit the markets! They run every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, as well as a daily produce market that occurs in Place Richelme.

I was able to study Medical Spanish in San Jose, Costa Rica. This vibrant city is full of a rich history and a vibrant people. I was able to stay with a host family that treated me like one of their own. As a result of staying with them, my Spanish skills increase tremendously in just the first week of my stay. Throughout the program, we went on tours of the city, coffee plants, and museums. I was also able to explore with friends, which resulted in traveling to nearby beaches and tasting different foods at restaurants.

When considering studying abroad I had so many questions about how spending four months in a foreign country would be. Looking back on it now, I am so grateful for the experiences I gained abroad; getting to live in a new city, seeing so many beautiful places, trying new foods and experiencing different cultures. I studied through the CEA CAPA center, where I was provided with an amazing support from the time I signed up and throughout my semester in Barcelona. I lived in an apartment building that was a fifteen minute commute to school and the city center. The building was a mix of students from my program and locals. I lived a ten minute walk from the Sagrada Familia and enjoyed exploring in the neighborhood I lived in. I loved riding the metro each morning and checking out local shops and restaurants after school. Overall I had an unforgettable experience studying abroad and truly treasure all my time there.

My time abroad in Barcelona was by far the highlight of college (so far, even though I don't think anything else will top it.) The staff made sure we were supported every step of the way and ensured we were constantly in the know about everything.
Throughout the program they had lots of little day trips already planned for us which made it super easy to get totally immersed in the culture and community just by being able to see so much of the country through the eyes and guidance of the locals!

I had such an incredible time in Costa Rica and most of that experience was truly made by CEA CAPA. Beyond the classes I took and people I met, most of my favorite experiences were the excursions that CEA CAPA planned for us; we went to Manuel Antonio and toured the national park, swam in the waters of La Fortuna waterfall after a fodo tour in the Montevrde Cloud Forest, and more. Overall my time abroad was truly incredible and I am so thankful for CEA CAPA and what they did for their students!!

I had such an incredible time in Costa Rica and most of that experience was truly made by CEA CAPA. Beyond the classes I took and people I met, most of my favorite experiences were the excursions that CEA CAPA planned for us; we went to Manuel Antonio and toured the national park, swam in the waters of La Fortuna waterfall after a fodo tour in the Montevrde Cloud Forest, and more. Overall my time abroad was truly incredible and I am so thankful for CEA CAPA and what they did for their students!!