Program Reviews

CEA CAPA offers a very unique program because they enable you to participate in an internship while going abroad. It was very helpful in my personal and professional growth because you are placed into an internship within your field. As someone who wants to pursue AI and data science, the job market for sophomores in the US is extremely competitive. This gave me the opportunity to land an internship while going abroad. Although I did not get paid the skills and experience were invaluable. Outside of the office it was very nice to be in a CEA CAPA cohort. Going to a foreign country where you don't speak the native language can be very intimidating, but with the other students from CEA CAPA it makes it easier to steadily assimilate. I am still in touch with many of the people I met in Grenoble today, both from the office and my peers. The only minor downside was the internship and research course that I had to take. One of my professors was constantly going on tangents about her personal life instead of teaching, and she ended up assigning all of the work we were supposed to gradually work on throughout the summer in the last two weeks. However, overall I highly recommend this program. Going on the excursions provided by CEA CAPA along with the group were some of the highlights of my trip.

I absolutely loved the city of Sevilla. It was small enough to walk everywhere, but still felt like there was so much to see. It has such a rich history, and I enjoyed getting to know every part of it. I felt completely safe all the time, and I made the best friends. The people in Sevilla are so nice, even when you struggle with your Spanish. If you are looking for a going-out scene, you can definitely find it. There were tons of study abroad students from all different programs, so it was easy to find people to connect with. It was the perfect study abroad city!

The best part about going abroad was the people I met. The first day of school was intimidating, as one would expect knowing nobody in a new country would be. Yet, I immediately made friends as I introduced myself to classmates. Within my first week, I felt that I had a strong group of friends.

Outside of the university, I made some of my best friends on the street. I approached them between takes of a music video they were filming. Before long, they invited me to a concert. Over the following months, I joined an intercultural community of musicians and music producers. Not only did I create songs with them, blending our backgrounds to produce unique sounds, but I also found an avenue to explore Madrid.

So, going abroad is an incredible way to make friends from all over the world. In doing so, my perspective broadened, and I gained confidence in my abilities to create a network anywhere!

I had one of the best experiences with CEA CAPA in London, England. They really try their best to match students with the right internship abroad. I am a speech pathology major, so it was difficult trying to find an internship that suited that field of study. I eventually got matched with a school that had a speech therapist come in once a week, and I got to work closely with her! It truly was an enlightening experience, and I could not be more grateful to CEA CAPA for providing me with lifelong connections abroad!

Barcelona is the city of many dreams, I heard a lot about it and I decided it was my time to try it out. I flew in the fall of 2025 to start the best journey of my life. From the food, to the locals, to the classes, and to all the international trips. I started off solo, I eventually met my roommate and from there we locked in a very solid friend group. From our many inside jokes, to the sleepovers and the study sessions. My study abroad was something I never wanted to leave. Every day a new memory formed, from getting my metro card stolen ,to ending up in the ER to then catching a flight 2 hours later. The memories I experienced were some I will always hold dear to my chest. The sights I saw were unlike any other. The languages I learned were so helpful. The classes I took actually challenged me and I had to take time out of my day to actually do my homework. My apartment was gorgeous and we had a huge TV, my roommates were awesome and my favorite coffee shop was right around the corner. The metro was my favorite part of the day (except for the traffic at 5 pm). The people I met and the conversations we would have. At the beach all the people coming up to you and asking questions. My experience was one of a kind, I took my time exploring and when it ended, it was like I left a piece of my heart in a different country. Never take it for granted and do everything you can.

When I first got into my trip abroad I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into. And if I were to share all the adventures, experiences, and people I met to my before abroad self i would not believe myself because it was crazy, fun, and a once in a lifetime experience like no other for me. This trip help make me a better person academically and personally with learning news skills such as photography and learning the rich history that Florence had to offer. And personally I believe this pint in my life made me more confident in my self and more daring to do more things and experience life. The staff, professors, locals, and students were all lovely and great people to rely and talk to and be with in your side while studying abroad. If you want to step into an adventure of a lifetime I strongly suggest studying abroad in this program.

Spending the summer in Barcelona was one of the best experiences of my life! Everyone in the program and the staff were truly amazing. The staff was always there for us and helped us every step of the way. I don't know how my experience would have been without them. The housing was amazing, and the professors were all great; they made my experience so much better and gave us tips and tricks for navigating Barcelona. The locals were always helping. I've been studying Spanish for some time and always wanted to practice. They would correct me if I were wrong, but they were never rude about it. The food was incredible, so many different things to try. The nightlife was super fun, with so many bars and clubs. Traveling out of Barcelona was very easy!

Florence was so amazing. CEA made it so easy to allow me to study interesting classes, and to explore Europe as well. They also had a lot of planned excursions, such as Venice, which were all included within the program. The teachers were also super knowledgeable, and you can tell that they were genuinely excited to pass on their wealth of information to us. A personal highlight of mine while studying abroad was visiting Rome for the first time. Florence is a great spot to be in as you are only a short train ride away from all the major destinations. I'd choose Florence 100 more times.

I loved my experience it was amazing. Everyone was so supportive and I got the chance to really engage and be a part of living in Spain. My Spanish got so much better because people are so nice and will speak Spanish to you even if they know you aren’t great at it. Madrid also has amazing parks that are so fun to go to and some of the best museums with spectacular art that you can see for free as a student in Madrid! The teachers and university I attended through CEA was so fun and I got to grow closer with Spanish professors.

My internship abroad was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it to other students. The company that CEA CAPA matched me with aligned very well with my major (business) and career goals. Because my team was very international, I got to meet many impressive professionals in the field and developed strong, meaningful connections that I hope to use in the future. My supervisor was also very understanding of my time and studies, accommodating my schedule with a lot of flexibility. I credit much of my positive internship experience to his support, as he created a welcoming environment that made me feel comfortable and valued.