CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

Prague was amazing!! Before going, I didn't know too much about the city, but I loved learning about the rich history and culture of the area. The architecture is beautiful, there are so many cool things to see and activities to do, and the weather is not as bad as you'd think! There is also a surprising variety of cuisines available, and dining out is far cheaper than in most places in the US. While the city is very urban, there is also a high number of parks and green space around, which keeps it from feeling claustrophobic.

I loved my time abroad with CEA CAPA. As a student in a faculty led program, CEA helped take the stress off my two professors in the logistics of getting to Paris and allowed them to focus on teaching us. CEA helped with housing, insurance, classroom space, transportation, events happening locally, and even making new friends from the US and Paris to share cultural experiences. I was able to be there for 4 months and got to live in the same building as many other students (from CEA, my faculty led program, and students from French universities

Barcelona was an absolute blast. I was there for 15 weeks and got to visit 10 different countries, making life long memories along the way. CEA CAPA was super helpful all throughout the application process and while we were abroad. They have a full team dedicated to housing and all of the apartments I saw were super nice, they definitely exceeded my expectations. Barcelona's airport is huge with tons of flights in and out which made travel super easy as well. The nightlife is obviously incredible too. Can't say enough great things.

I was the only black girl in my cohort, which was challenging at times because no one could fully relate to that aspect of my identity. Making friends was difficult at first, as I was the only one in a homestay alone. Despite this, I was able to get out of my comfort zone and make a group of amazing friends with whom I am still in contact today. On the weekends, we traveled to other cities, which helped me learn how to travel independently. I lived in a homestay, which I liked a lot. This experience helped me immerse myself in the culture. While adjusting was not always easy, I learned how to advocate for myself regarding my nut allergy. There were times when I accidentally ate nuts. However, my CEA Capa program helped me with note cards listing my allergy in many languages, so I was able to advocate for myself.

The staff was so incredibly welcoming! Dublin is the perfect city for students; everyone is so eager to talk to strangers. One of my classes took us to a local primary school, where we got to meet with teachers and learn about the way they structure their disciplinary actions to better meet the needs of the students. In my other class, I went to multiple museums, where we got to chat with curators and learn more in depth about Ireland's history and culture. I met some of the most incredible people, who have become lifelong friends.

I genuinely could not say enough positive things about this place. It is so fun, amazing housing and great education. The public transportation here is the best. CEA CAPA helped me with getting my resident ID, my card for transportation, and whenever I had questions. I lived in the dorms and loved it, having a roommate makes things so much more fun in my opinion. So many good food places too! And so beautiful, I also felt very safe here, even if I was walking alone at night. I hope to go back again sometime. :)

I had such a great experience with CEA during my time in Prague and would highly recommend the program to any student. The staff is super friendly and helpful, willing to accommodate any of your needs. Furthermore, I found that I really enjoyed my course work. It was a great balance of learning new information, and finding new perspectives, while also allowing us time outside of class to explore Prague and connect with the culture through real-world experiences you simply cannot get inside of a classroom.

My experience was very unique, I really enjoyed it and loved how it was conducted. The staff was amazing and I loved how they were able to help with anything that was needed. Overall the entire experience was worth the while. The homestay was amazing, I was able to travel around so much, I also had a lot of information about Granada due to my CEA CAPA Staff that were very helpful in all senses. I really would recommend it to anyone thinking about studying abroad because it was very insightful and enjoyable.

I had such an amazing time in Madrid and the staff there were so helpful making the transition smooth! I had the opportunity to shadow healthcare professionals in real clinical settings, which gave me valuable insight into medicine from a global perspective and helped confirm my interest in a future healthcare career. Outside of the shadowing and schooling, I had such an amazing time with going to other cities with other people in CEA CAPA in Madrid when I got to meet many people outside of my specific class and take guided tours!

Studying abroad was one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career. It pushed me outside my comfort zone, broadened my pesrpective, and gave me lasting friendships and memories. I returned more confident, independent, and curious about the world.It helped me grow both personally and academically by exposing me to new ways of thinking and learning. Living in a different culture made me more adaptable, open minded, and appreciative of different perspectives.I was also lucky to have incredible roommates who made the experience even more meaningful and fun. They became a built-in support system and close friends, turning everyday moments into some of my favorite memories abroad.