Program Reviews

When I first looked into studying abroad, I had never even heard of Grenoble. But after doing some research, I realized it would actually be a great place to start my time in France. It's a smaller city, which made it much easier to learn how to get around and ease into daily life in France before navigating bigger cities like Paris on my own time.

From day one, I felt supported by the program. We started with an orientation that covered everything from course info to safety tips and how to get around on the tram system. Getting our tram passes and learning how to navigate the city right away helped me feel way more at ease. The program coordinator, Brie, and her team were also amazing. They created such a welcoming environment and were always there to help or just make sure we were having a good time.

I was in the intensive French language program taking courses at the B1 level, so we had four hours of class each morning, with about a 30-minute break in between where we could either head to the cafeteria and grab a quick meal like quiche (or a chocolate croissant) or walk to a nearby restaurant. Our afternoons were usually free, which gave us time to explore Grenoble, but the program also planned lots of community engagement activities to spend time with the locals, especially during the first two weeks. We also went on some fun outings! One of my favorites was taking the cable car up to the Bastille for a panoramic view of the city and also when we went up to Mont-Blanc to see the snowy mountains in June.

This program gave me the chance to improve my French and meet some great people. If you're thinking about studying abroad in France, Grenoble is such a special place to do it!

I did the 2 month study abroad + internship program in Prague, Czech Republic. This program solidified my decision to apply for European citizenship. The pre-departure process was very straightforward with lots of support along the way. The courses that CEA CAPA offered were extremely diverse, for instance my class visited the communist museum as well as a traditional Czech brewery towards the end of the program. I lived in a shared apartment across the river from the city central, which is a quieter area but still very historical and well-connected to the rest of the town. I interacted with local Czech people both in and outside of my internship office nearly all day, every day, which I greatly appreciate. Traveling around both the city and the entire country is extremely easy and affordable with trams, buses, and trains. The on-site programs staff are extremely supportive, available, and understanding of all circumstances. Initially, it was a little difficult to adjust to the language barrier, but local Czech people are very friendly and learning a small amount, but important, key phrases go a very long way. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone!

It was a great time. The place was incredible, great weather, great food, cheap wine, amazing views. The people in my program made it even better, as all of them were all so fun and charismatic. It was also a nice home base for traveling elsewhere, which was one of the best parts about being abroad. The bus and tram system was also pretty intuitive and useful, and students got a free card to ride it anywhere. There were cool shops and so many places to try new food and experiences. Some of my friends even went skydiving!

I spent the winter semester of 2025 studying abroad in Antibes, France. I wouldn't change anything from my experience! The area is very quiet in the winter months, as it's primarily a beach town in the summer, so when you travel to bigger cities like Paris and Rome on the weekends, you can come back to the quiet, slow French life for the week. Antibes is right on the water, and my apartment (which was beautiful) had a view of the Mediterranean Sea from the balcony! In Antibes, you are also about a 10 minute train ride from Nice, 15 minute train from Cannes, 30 minute train from Monaco/Monte Carlo, and about an hour long train ride from the Italian border! The train station also takes you right to the Nice airport for weekend trips.

the staff at CEA are incredibly supportive. There's an emergency number that is monitored 24/7 for you in case anything happens, and the onsite staff are incredibly supportive. They give you everything you need during orientation, things you didn't even think of before! They help you with almost anything you need and were a huge reason why my experience abroad was so amazing.

Additionally, I studied at SKEMA Business School, which is in Sophia Antipolis, France. It is about a 20-30 minute bus ride from Antibes, and the school itself has some of the kindest (and funniest) professors I've ever had.

Overall, I would do it all over again if I had the chance. It was such an amazing experience, I'm so grateful to have been able to immerse myself in the culture and community of Antibes!

I will forever cherish the people I met, places I saw, and things I got to experience while studying abroad in Florence. The CEA Capa staff made my first trip abroad feel seamless, and were ready and willing to offer assistance and advice wherever needed. The classroom buildings were very easily accessible, and there was a unique mixture of activities to attend, ranging from sports to cooking to excursions in other cities. If you are nervous or apprehensive about the idea of studying abroad, I cannot recommend CEA Capa enough - they will provide you with everything you need to be successful, and make sure you are having fun along the way!

I visited Ireland back in 2019. I explored most of the country, and it instantly becoming one of my favorite places in the world. I left knowing, with absolute certainty, that I had to return. I had also always planned on studying abroad. When the time came around, Ireland was an easy and obvious choice. The decision was practical, it wasn't too far from home, and since I already take Spanish, I wasn't too keen on navigating a completely different language. But also, it was an incredible gateway to the rest of Europe, offering so many opportunities to travel and explore a continent I'd never really experienced before.

For four incredible months, I lived with two other girls, both from schools in New York, about 30 minutes from campus. Our daily routine involved a pleasant walk or a bus ride, and I absolutely loved the mild weather, it was never too hot. The academics were absolutely a highlight of the experience. Some of my classes were much more different than back home. I especially enjoyed the course where we analyzed and explored the city itself. All of my professors were talented and knowledgeable, making every lecture an immersive learning experience. I'm not sure I could say the same for my home university.

Beyond the classroom, the culture and the people were what truly made the trip unforgettable. Irish people are simply wonderful, they are so nice and are always willing to help you out. The nightlife, too, was a pleasant surprise. It’s very community-based, with a strong emphasis on "third spaces" where people can gather and connect. It felt so welcoming and authentic.

This trip was the best four months of my college career. I learned how to be fully on my own in a whole new country, and I am so proud of that growth. I traveled a great deal and gained so much from the experience, both personally and academically. Something I think can't be found anywhere else. As an International Management major, this opportunity to truly live and breathe in a new culture will undoubtedly benefit my career moving forward. I miss it every single day, and I'll forever be grateful for the memories and lessons I gained.

I absolutely loved this program and would highly recommend it to others. The CEA CAPA team was so committed to making sure all participants were comfortable, safe, and fulfilled during our time abroad. I learned so much about different healthcare systems and specialties and felt as though I left feeling much more prepared and excited for my future career. I came into this program believing I wanted to go into dermatology, but this program provided me with an opportunity to shadow in general digestive surgery and I absolutely fell in love with it!

During my time in Grenoble I had the best experience abroad. I did a homestay and would highly recommend if you are looking to really immerse yourself into the culture and practice the language. Grenoble its self is a beautiful city with a lot to do! Also, very close to other major cities in France which made traveling to those places easier and affordable! I CEA CAPA is an amazing program to choose! They make living abroad so much easier and have a lot of resources for everything! I definitely miss my time abroad with them!

Being a first year college student, I didn’t know if going abroad my freshman year would be the right choice, especially since I didn’t have much college experience yet. However; I decided to take this opportunity offered to me after receiving an amazing scholarship and went abroad my first year. I went to Sevilla Spain for a quarter (10 weeks) and had the most amazing experience. I got to embrace the beautiful culture in Sevilla and the great education CEA CAPA provided for every single one of their students. This classes weren’t like any other class, they were engaging hands on class experiences. We got to not only walk around during class around the city as we learned about the city in person, but to interact with local Sevillanos as well to complete class assignments. I learned so much about myself by the way every professor taught. Since the classes weren’t very small, we all got comfortable with one another and created a more engaging environment to learn. Moreover, I got to travel with friends and participate in the program excursions through Spain. This experience overall taught me how to become more independent, embrace life, and learn that it’s ok to live a slow life and work to live, not live to work. I promise you won’t regret getting out of your comfort zone. One must get uncomfortable to grow.

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Studying abroad in Florence for spring semester 2025 was the best experience of my life. I got to travel and live with my two best friends for four months while we visited 10 countries and immersed ourselves in European culture. I got to take some of the most interesting classes I’ve ever been in, and I met so many amazing people that I’ve managed to stay in contact with. One of the highlights of my trip was eating some of the best food of my life, foodies this is the place for you! If you’re thinking about traveling abroad, take the plunge and let CEA kickstart your experience!