CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

My flight to Dublin was my first flight ever. Needless to say I was nevous not only about the travel but being that far away from my home. Ireland and CEA CAPA both made me feel so comforted and at home. I was able to comfortably travel not only Ireland but other parts of the world which was so special to me. The things that I have learned while abroad are things I will never forget. School was so different and helpful to me and it has really improved my look at education going into my senior year. My time abroad was the best time of my life, I was able to grow not only in my eduacation but also in my personal development.

I absolutely loved my time here! The CEA CAPA staff did a phenomenal job helping us feel supported in a new and scary environment. Being in a new country where I didn't know anyone and didn't speak the language was terrifying but thanks to the amazing team, I felt supported and understood the whole time I was there. When I needed help finding a psychiatrist and therapist there, they pointed me to where I could find someone covered by the insurance and then helped me file my claims when I did find those providers. They also planned excursions that not only showed us the city but also showed us other parts of the Czech Republic as well. Overall, it was an amazing program, and I'd highly recommend to to anyone, especially people who might be scared of studying abroad alone.

My study abroad experience was everything that I could have wanted. Through CEA CAPA, I was able to participate in their content creator program, so I was able to develop my professional skills outside of doing an internship.

I had the privilege of living in a beautiful Spanish-style apartment during my semester, where I lived with 2 friends and 4 new girls from other universities who quickly became my closest friends. I would recommend CEA to anyone considering studying abroad!

CEA had so many opportunities to get to know other students in the program that getting acclimated was very easy for me. While there were times I felt homesick or out of place, CEA was always there to support me and motivate me to continue to put in the effort.

Studying abroad in Rome was an incredible experience that combined academics with cultural immersion. Through the CEA CAPA program, I was able to take engaging courses on Rome’s religious and cultural history while visiting historic sites like the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Catacombs of San Callisto for free with class. Living and learning in one of the best neighborhoods in Rome helped me grow more independent and gave me a deeper appreciation for the world beyond the classroom. I loved living with locals, trying new food, and having so much support from my program to make the best of this experience.

Shadowing and interning in Barcelona was so much fun in addition to being extremely informative. Being able to pursue your professional and personal goals in another country gave me the opportunity to grow and compare systems in Spain and the US. I would tell any prospective students not to worry about the language barrier. While I think it was helpful for me to know some preliminary Spanish, it was certainly not required. Also, when you get there, the team on site is super helpful in navigating you around the city and from the airport.

I am so grateful for my time abroad. My internship boss was flexible with my school schedule and my travels so that I could work whenever possible. It was about a 30 minute bus ride over to the internship site - 3 days in person 2 remote. I was expected to work 20 hours a week which was fine, but expect to have much less free time than your peers. I think I benefited more from the cultural immersion that the internship provided rather than the actual work I was doing. Something challenging for me was that I came to Barcelona solo and it seemed like a lot of people came with groups of friends. It took me a second to find my people, but once I did, it was amazing to travel with them almost every weekend and experience the great city of Barcelona.

I loved studying abroad in Prague! I felt very supported by CEA CAPA. We had amazing housing relatively close to our schools but also extremely convenient to restaurants, night life, museums, nature, and public transportation. The apartments were nice, and any issues were usually solved within a day or two (we had an issue with our washer and a light in our apartment). The study center where I had half of my classes was conveniently located and always stocked with snacks and coffee! My experience with the CEA CAPA instructors was also great. The city of Prague is just magical and a perfect home base for abroad. I had great food, amazing sights, convenient and cheap public transportation, fun nightlight, lots of nature and parks and so much more.

As cliche as it sounds, I truly fell in love with Prague. I never got bored of it during the four consecutive months I studied there. I made ever-lasting connections with other students from all over the United States, as well as students who were from the Czech Republic. CEA CAPA was constantly providing their support and I loved getting to go on several class trips. It was a very unique way to learn about the course material and get to see the city simultaneously. I would urge students that if they have the opportunity to go abroad to never pass it up. You will be eternally grateful that you trusted yourself to study in another country, as scary as it might sound.

The staff at the front desk are really what made the program for me. I feel like I formed close relationships with them and they made me excited to come to class. I also appreciated all the trips and other activities they planned for us. Also all my credits transferred over which I really appreciated, and all the professors seemed very qualified. The two building locations are very close to each other so it was not difficult to navigate the city. In Florence it's hard to find spaces where you can just sit down and do work for free with good wifi, so I really appreciated the lounges in the academic buildings.

I had an amazing experience in Madrid through CEA CAPA. I came in to my semester abroad as a sophomore while knowing no other people in Madrid or in my program. But within days I felt super involved with the people around me and the city. Madrid is a beautiful place with countless opportunities for people living there. The city is consistently lively and there is always something going on, whether it's a soccer game or a festival, or just the day to day energy that the city provides. It is very easy and relatively inexpensive to travel outside of the city by train, bus, or plane, which allowed for amazing trips. CEA CAPA specifically does a great job of integrating students into the city during their first weeks, and consistently reaches out and provides resources as needed from anything ranging from mental health resources to travel tips and advice. As well as this they offer a handful of included trips and cultural experiences. My personal favorite was a cooking class offered in Madrid. I had an amazing experience and would 100% recommend CEA CAPA and Madrid as a city.