CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

I had the most amazing time interning in London. Two things that I think makes this program stand out is 1.) you have the opportunity to have a genuine internship you can put on your resume, and being in foreign city helps boost your resume as well. Second, you are surrounded by students from universities all across the United States. My friends in this program go to Purdue University, University of Pittsburgh, and Michigan State University. I never would have had the privilege of meeting them if I hadn't participated in this internship program!

This program was by far my favorite summer of my life ever! I came in knowing no one in the program and left with the greatest friends that I still hang out with to this day. The city of Prague is so underrated (very walkable, clean, connected to other cities, and has so much history surrounding it). I loved learning both in and out of the classroom with all of the excursions CEA CAPA provides. The class schedule is amazing because classes are only Mon-Wed so every weekend you are able to travel

I had an insightful experience when interning abroad in Paris. While my internship was much harder than I expected, CEA CAPA provided me with support and helpful information through their course to help prepare me for cultural differences when working abroad. When I was facing the height of my difficulties, their team was so amazing, especially my CEA CAPA internship advisor, who really helped me persevere when I was having doubts. I have grown so much both personally and professionally and have already benefited from the experience by securing another internship with my new and upgraded resume and skills.

Academically and culturally, the program provided an ideal balance. Living and learning in Madrid meant that the city itself functioned as an extension of the classroom. Whether we were analyzing local economic structures or examining historical architecture, everything felt immediate and tangible. Beyond formal academics, the cultural excursions organized by the program were absolute highlights. Exploring the magnificent royal heritage and art of Toledo and wandering through the majestic gardens and palaces of Aranjuez brought centuries of Spanish history to life far better than any textbook ever could.

One of my favorite surprises was how seamlessly I was able to integrate everyday passions into my routine abroad. I joined a weekly co-ed soccer league, which turned out to be one of the most rewarding ways to connect with locals and international students alike. Playing on a local pitch week after week broke down cultural barriers instantly and gave me a genuine sense of belonging in a massive European metropolis. Additionally, taking a traditional Spanish cooking class allowed me to dive hands-on into the culinary heart of the culture - mastering flavors, ingredients, and techniques that I will carry back home with me.

Japan is such a unique destination that I am glad I chose, everyone at CEA CAPA was so informative and helped me navigate the country when I didn't know anything. Everything from the people to the food and culture truly gave me an amazing time that was worth every top dollar. Since I'm still early in my academic career, I hope I can go on another CEA CAPA program again since it was that amazing. The courses were also very informative with just the right difficulty and found the best balance of fun and education.

I loved studying abroad with BSAE! Was able to participate in many immersion experiences and truly immerse myself in the Spanish culture! I was able to meet so many new friends and people. This program also provided easy credit transfer through Jacksonville University and was easy to navigate regarding credit transfer back to my home university UNC chapel hill. I really appreciated this because as a stem major it is difficult to find classes that transfer back, but this program was actually able to provide me with 9 credits back, and I took 9 credits!

A smaller program but genuinely the most amazing time. Since the program was small I got to meet and develop close relationships with everyone in my program as well as the program leaders. The housing is apartments in Antibes. Me and my roommates got a luxury apartment, and some of my other friends got apartments in old town which was super cute and closer to the beach. Super easy to travel to other places as well. Great international school so you are also immersed into the french cultural quite nicely.

The CEA CAPA Education Abroad program in Seville was an unforgettable experience. I chose this program because they were offering so many things that made this opportunity more accessible for me. Things like a voucher for my flight, excursions included in the program, transportation to and from the airport, different housing options that immersed me in Spanish culture, and so many more. The staff was very helpful during the application process and especially when I arrived in Seville. The class I took was the perfect size to where I felt like I was able to get to know my professor and classmates well. Seville overall is a gorgeous city that I think anybody would be lucky to call home even for a short time.

As someone who had never left the east coast before this trip, I would choose this opportunity to be my first time abroad every time. I studied abroad in Prague for 4 weeks, and was housed in a cute apartment with my roommates away from the hustle and bustle of Prague 1. Public transit was hard to learn at first, but was incredibly accessible in a way that I wish I could use back to the states. There's a true appreciation for art and nature in Czechia that can be seen everywhere you look. I recommend Prague to anyone else traveling for the first time!

I had an internship in Barcelona, Spain where I had to execute comparative market analyses of foreign nations to create business plans, budgets, value propositions, assess risk, assess feasibility, and across 23 different metrics for potential clients. It was actually the coolest thing I have ever done. I saw F1, I saw Spain win the World Cup, I saw the Pope, etc. The food is much cheaper, healthier, and tastier. I love how the party starts at midnight and people just know how to enjoy life. Genuinely so blessed.