Program Reviews

My time in Florence with CEA CAPA is truly one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Through this experience I met so many amazing people, got to learn from fantastic professors, and visiting stunning sights. In class, we were doing cheese tastings and walking around the city to see markets, statues, and churches. This was such a unique educational experience that was truly hands-on and immersive. Getting to leave my comfort zone by going to such a new place for me was so impactful on my life. I learned so many lessons and truly grew as a person. Florence and CEA CAPA changed my life, and I will be forever grateful!

When studying with CEA CAPA in Barcelona, they made my experience unforgettable. They provided my roommates and me with amazing housing in an apartment, and gave us access to all the resources we needed to commute around the city. The school itself is in a prime location in the city center, making it a place I wanted to explore more during and after classes. My professors were knowledgeable, with small class sizes, and they really cared about us as students. They had plenty of information to share, as well as connections to provide students with in the city of Barcelona. Additionally, they were able to help coordinate a volunteer experience for me, where I was helping teach English at a local elementary school. This experience was truly unforgettable, all thanks to CEA CAPA and their staff.

My time in Barcelona was amazing. As a student that was studying abroad, figuring out where I wanted to go was very stressful. I did a lot of research on where I wanted to go and ended up choosing Barcelona due to its vibrant culture and beautiful architecture. My time there was special. I was able to explore the city, try new foods, and meet locals. Outside of the city I was able to visit over 10 countries through the BCN airport. When in class I was challenged, learning and applying myself while enjoying all the amazing things the city had to offer. If you are thinking about going abroad, choose Barcelona.

Last Summer, I went abroad to Rome, Italy, for the Lex Fellowship abroad program by CEA CAPA! This experience was so incredible, and I had an amazing opportunity to meet new people and experience the legal setting in Rome. Through my program in Rome, we shadowed at different law firms every day. We also had time to explore the city culturally and had amazing group meals included within the fare of the program. This was my first time going abroad, and thanks to CEA CAPA, I had an awesome experience.

Aix-en-Provence was a great city to study abroad in. While it was 30 minutes away from Marseille, a major city in the south of France, Aix still felt quaint and personal. I always ran into people that I knew from my classes in the town or on the way to the airport. I had my own little restaurants/cafes that I liked to frequent for lunch or coffee. It was also a great home base as I travelled to other cities in France, with the Marseille Airport being close by and having lots of access to different cities.

Studying abroad in Barcelona was the most incredible experience of my life, but it wouldn't have been possible without the help of CEA CAPA. Adjusting to a new culture, especially one that is vastly different than the United States, was difficult to adapt to at first. However, CEA CAPA assisted us through cultural education, information sessions, and opportunities to interact with the local community, which helped us feel immersed in the culture rather than just visitors. Additionally, I appreciated how a lot of classes took learning outside of the classroom, and let us apply our knowledge around the city.

My study abroad experience with CEA Capa was great. While Barcelona itself is pretty amazing and a great city to live and study in, my favorite part of the experience was my professors. The professors I had while at the CEA Capa center were some of the best I've ever had. They were all local to Barcelona and were always interested in our time abroad, asking questions on our travels, and sharing tips. They were super kind, engaging material, and made class super fun. The material taught included Spanish culture but also included the differences between other cultures. And, the other on-site staff in the building were great and super helpful if you had any questions. Barcelona itself is a great city too! You can never get bored and theres always stuff to do, at anytime of the day...and the food is so great. Plus, if you want to travel it's easy to catch trains or flights to other cities in Spain or across Europe.

My first ever visit to London lasted less than two days, so I could accept an award for an essay competition before heading back on a 13-hour flight back to Singapore for school the following Monday. I'd arrived at Heathrow at 3 pm on Friday and was set to head back at 6 am on Sunday. Funny enough, it was the walk through Paddington Station towards my hotel that sparked the initial idea of coming back. The bear statue was the most iconic part of the trip, even more than my award.

While I knew that going abroad for my first semester of college was a risky and ambitious choice, after spending three months there rather than 39 hours, I can confidently say that the Paddington Statue was 100% worth the cost of another plane ticket. As someone who has lived abroad in Singapore for most of my life, I found the fast-paced, unfamiliar environment of London relatively easy to adapt to. Having been there once before definitely helped with navigating the airport, but I was most keen to explore everything I'd missed during the 39 hours I was last there.

Fortunately, many of my CEA CAPA classes were tailored to exploring London's diverse neighborhoods and boroughs, often described as a cluster of individual villages rather than a cohesive city. Even though my favorite class was more focused on international relations than exploration, the opportunity to spend the day in London's free museums, cultural heritage sites, and neighborhoods, as well as the more "touristy" areas, was the most rewarding part of CEA CAPA's academic structure.

I think London is a city with something for everyone, and my classmates and I always found something to do between and after classes. As I adjust to the structure of regular campus life, my 39 hours and 3 months in London have become integral to my academic and professional ambitions.

My experience abroad was an unforgettable one. I had a great time in Prague and felt very safe while I was there. I found CEA CAPA staff to be really helpful and supportive throughout the time abroad, especially when I had issues with housing. Although my apartment was nice, there was a point where my roommates and I had no hot water for four days. We also had some drainage issues, broken/stuck windows, and issues with the heat not working, but when we contacted staff they were helpful in trying to get these issues resolved. The apartment complex was an old building, so these problems were understandable yet inconvenient. I made a lot of amazing friends and got to study with people from all around the world, gaining new perspectives. I became friends with people from different parts of the country too. Being abroad was also nice because I had a lot less commitments than at my home university, giving me opportunity to explore new places and hobbies. I've become really close friends with some of the people from the University Delaware who went abroad which was a major benefit. I also experienced the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, which was a beautiful holiday to witness. I also got to go to many concerts and other events in Prague. Overall, it was a freeing experience because I had more time to myself, more time with my friends, and less stress than the normal semester. On top of that, Prague is a wonderful city, and I would recommend traveling there.

This past semester, I studied abroad in Prague and participated in an internship. Although the housing could have been better - broken things and such - the experience overall was fantastic. I loved my internship and all of the friends I made. I even made some quality connections with people at my home university. Prague itself is great. It is clean, historical, and exciting. Some of the best experiences were the ones already included in the program. The excursions and group activities, namely Cesky Krumlov and the river architecture tour, were amazing.