CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

I had the best experience studying abroad in the French Riviera through CEA CAPA. I gained a lot of knowledge about the world and genuinely feel like my life has changed forever. I really enjoyed living in the small town of Antibes because I got to experience the locals and really feel part of the community, but it was also nice being so close to Nice which is a bigger city. The program overall was great and very accommodating so I could travel every weekend. I also really enjoyed the trips that CEA planned and thought those were a great way to meet people.

I studied abroad in Barcelona through CEA CAPA for their one month program. I can hands down say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The school was located in the Plaza de Catalunya meaning that I had access to endless shopping and dining options. There was so many things to do that it was impossible to ever be bored! CEA CAPA also offered excursions for students to embrace the culture and further explore the area. For example, during my program the school offered a tapas making class for students interested in experiencing Spanish culture! Barcelona has something for everyone, and if given the chance, I would study abroad with CEA CAPA all over again!

CEA CAPA's Study + Internship program positively impacted not only my education, but also my career, confidence, and cultural intelligence. The program matched me with a company in an industry that I didn't have experience in, but it made it all the more fun to work with. They were beyond receptive to an American student working for them and made sure that my experience was perfect. I have never cried while leaving an internship (an unpaid one, mind you), and I did when I left this one, simply because of how great it was to work there. This internship assisted me in developing relevant soft skills (as well as technical ones essential to the role, of course) that I'll definitely use as I prepare to pursue a career internationally post-grad.

The classes themselves were much more tangible and there was barely any homework, ever. I loved how I was able to take classes both at CEA and the partner university I was studying through. The only thing that I wish I had done more research on was that everyone that I had class with, both at CEA's facility as well as the partner institution, were all other Americans.

Also, Prague in itself is other-worldly. Even my friends who were studying in other countries won't stop talking about how great Prague is and how it is such a fun city. It also kinda makes me feel cool when I say that I studied in Praha and everyone just gushes about how awesome it is, because it is! Everyone goes to Barcelona, Florence, Madrid.... go somewhere off the beaten path!!! You will absolutely love it.

There are lots to do in Costa Rica. It is pretty easy to travel across the country and do different activities like hiking Volcan Poas or heading to the sandy black beaches in Limon. CEA CAPA offers support in finding the best places to travel and how to get there safely. I really enjoyed the four months I was abroad because I got to travel around while also completing my academics and learning about Costa Rica culture and the healthcare systems and the differences with other health institutions. I also made some amazing friendships while abroad and I am still in contact with many of them. If I could go back and change my program, I would not because my experience was amazing and I encourage others to also do this program with CEA CAPA.

After a nerve wracking 9 hours of travel from northern New Jersey, I flew into the Nice airport on January 2nd, greeted by a sunny 70 degrees. Where I live, January is a very cold month, and the warm weather was an awesome change. I got picked up in a Mercedes van from the airport, and was shuttled to my apartment for the next 4 months through the Nice metro area, driving along a stunning road with direct views of the Mediterranean. The CEA CAPA staff greeted me and from that moment on, I was always greeted warmly by the program leaders and given assistance whenever I needed it. The people I met in my program were very social and fun, and I had an easy time making friends and talking to people from all over the United States. I would 100% go back, I loved every second I was there.

This program offered me the perfect blend of independence and support. I learned a lot in my classes, but I was not overwhelmed with schoolwork and was more than able to explore the city and lots of places across Europe. The on-site staff was helpful, kind, and friendly, with great advice and recommendations. The excursions were also super fun and a great way to meet people, and they were included with the program fee. My biggest recommendation is to make the most of the experience without putting unnecessary pressure and stress on yourself (and your finances!). Your experience will be different from everyone else's, especially compared to what people post on social media, so don't get caught up in comparisons. Focus on doing things you value with people you enjoy spending time with (or by yourself!).

CEA CAPA was a true gift during my study abroad experience because of the guidance and support we were given with learning how to use the train systems, learning how the atmosphere, learning about the food, and the employees of CEA CAPA were always there for us when we had questions, inside and outside the classroom! I could not ask for better people to provide a home for our group away from our homes. The housing was also an amazing surprise. At first, I expected to stay in a hostel or in someone's home, but to my good surprise, we received our own rooms in a hotel-like building that was full of other study abroad students.

I had the best time everrrr. The program staff were great and very helpful. I loved that they really supported us in building community. We did a lot together as a program. The excursions were great too, and free! Honestly, the school portion was not great. We had to take a 30 min bus there and back and the classes are 3 hrs long and nobody seemed to think the quality of classes were great. However I doubt most people study abroad for the education... It was still incredibly worth it to me, but maybe don't take super important classes while abroad lol.

I was already excited about my trip to London, but it absolutely exceeded my expectations. CEA CAPA was super accommodating and they had everything planned out for us during the trip. I loved the unique experiences that we had planned and we were able to get private tours from our wonderful guide Anthony and gained so much valuable information not just about the history of London and England, but about ourselves and traveling I made so many friends on this trip and memories to last a lifetime! I can't wait to go back!

I went abroad by myself and wow was it the most incredible four months of my life! Randomly, I was put in the most amazing housing location and with the help of surverys and CEA CAPA's housing assignment, I was assigned to live with four other girls who were all incredible. The four of us had the most amazing time immersing our self in the Spanish culture, traveling the world, eating goof food and most important laughter! CEA CAPA's ability to place me with girls who are now my best friends, changed the experience for me.

Additionally, my classes were amazing - most of them somehow related to Spanish culture, history, language which made this experience so unique. The extra-curricular activities (tapas making class, hiking Mount Tibadabo, BCN futbol games) provided were all incredible and gave me a chance to see more of the city in my free time.

I would 100% recommend this program if you want to immerse yourself in a new culture, travel the world, eat good food, and meet amazing people.