Program Reviews

I just returned from my fall semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain with CEA CAPA and had a wonderful experience! All the CEA CAPA staff were super helpful when it came to everything from housing requests and classes to student support or providing restaurant recommendations. And Barcelona as a city is a dream because it has everything - beaches, mountains, cultural activates, nightlife, awesome public transportation, convenient airport, tons of dining/coffee options, beautiful weather, and so much more. I'm a big city guy and it was so much fun getting to explore different parts of Barcelona and never felt like I ran out of things to do/places to explore. Outside of classes, you have plenty of time to explore your city (and travel to other Spanish cities/other countries), and CEA CAPA will organize lots of things for you to participate in too. There were walking tours, cooking classes, overnight and day trips, museum visits, etc.

My experience with the CEA CAPA French Riviera study abroad program was truly incredible. From the moment I arrived in the bustling but quaint little town of Antibes, France just outside of Nice, I was deeply immersed in French culture and lifestyle. The area itself has much more of a local and genuine feel to it than many other popular study abroad destinations. Especially since my program ran from January to April, there were far less tourists and crowds throughout the French Riviera, which is a very popular vacation spot in the warmer months. This quieter environment made it feel like a much more personal experience, and allowed me to better enjoy the sights, sounds, food, and just general atmosphere. As someone who had never even step foot outside of the US prior, traveling to a foreign country halfway across the world where I would then live for several months was somewhat daunting. However, upon my arrival, I was greeted with warmth and welcomeness from the on-site CEA CAPA staff. They made the transition into life on the French Riviera much smoother, and provided loads of information and guidance throughout my stay. I am so thankful for my experience in this program, as I learned so much about myself and the world around me!

Costa Rica was one of the most amazing and unique experiences that I have ever done. I studied abroad over the summer in 2024 and it was amazing. Overall, it was an 11 week program, a 5 week class, a 1 week break, and another 5 week class. One of the classes I took was a photography class and it was so amazing because Costa Rica has amazing wildlife and nature and it was the most beautiful thing to be able to photograph over the time that I studied there. I stayed in a Homestay while I was there, which means I was living with a family native to Costa Rica. At first, I was nervous because I did not speak much Spanish, but that is where technology came into play. I absolutely adore my Mama Tica and I cannot wait to see her again, I am still in contact with her. I also made so many friends from all over the US and I am still in contact with them as well! Overall, I highly recommend this program!

Through the CEA CAPA internship abroad program, I developed an impeccable cultural understanding and had such a fun time. The internship I was paired with truly helped me experience what business is like outside of America and made me see Spain in a new light. Additionally, I have added value to my resume for future employers. The internship pairing was a seamless process and CEA CAPA guided me through the hard work of starting a job in a foreign country. My placement was just a short walk away from my apartment and my boss was very understanding and easy to work with. I recommend the program for the amazing experiences I had, but especially if you want to easily gain experience working abroad.

I had a great time in London studying with CEA CAPA! It definitely changed my life in the best of ways. The staff was helpful and accommodating and the professors were truly amazing in their own respective fields but also as teachers. I enjoyed living in Kentish town, London, getting to see how locals lived their lives and interacting with others. A highlight was the great Camden market being just down the road! The daily commute to class was something I personally enjoyed, aside from the times it can unexpectedly take longer its a great time to read and maybe get some work done.

I was abroad in Sydney for 5 months starting July, leaving the warm summer back home for the winter in Australia. The first week was all about exploring the city and its views which I absolutely fell in love with (light rail and trains will be your best friends). That really made it easy to get located within the city and find stores for our weekly grocery run within walking distance, Coles and Kmart will be the most affordable stores. The student accommodation was through Scape, it was really nice as they had many fun events on different locations around the city however it had many issues regarding the fire alarm going off several times a week. I truly believe I would not have loved my time abroad if it wasn't for the friends I made in and out of school, I do definitely recommend to join a school club that interests you. Take your time enjoying the small things of the city and what it has to offer.

This was my first time ever going to France and did not know what to expect. CEA CAPA allowed the option of airport pickup and this was one of the best decisions. Justine greeted me at the airport where we took a bus ride back to Grenoble. I feel all the things I was nervous about, taking public transportation, guiding myself around the city, was all taken care of through CEA CAPA. Brie and Justine even showed me how to re-load my card for taking the tram to travel around the city. I feel the attention to detail to smaller aspects like this is what made me feel comfortable in an unknown place. The location of housing was also great since it was only a 5 minute walk from my University. The school that I attended was highly competitive and much stricter with their attendance policy than in the U.S.A. so just beware of that when studying abroad. Overall, I feel this program was a great fit , the city of Grenoble is medium population size and has amazing business and schools of sciences.

I went abroad my first semester ever of university and I loved my experience. CEA CAPA was so supportive of me and the other students in my group. The staff planned lots of fun and free activities for students and there was always something to do. I was able to go to multiple West End shows free of charge that were planned by CEA CAPA.

The housing was great, and although it was a bit of a commute it made students feel like real Londoners. Teachers took students on multiple field trips and activities throughout London, showing students insider spots that they may have not seen otherwise. I was able to check out a lot more areas than I would have been able to do on my own. I truly can not recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA enough.

Grenoble France was such an amazing place to study abroad because it has so much to offer. The outdoors there were so amazing to hike and run in, I also got to ski which I will never forget. The city can be seen as somewhat unsafe, but I never once felt in danger or unsafe in any way. The people there were friendly and tried to speak English with me when I was struggling. I went to UGA which was amazing the professors were so nice and the workload felt a lot less than what I was used to in the US. The food there was amazing and I honestly miss it every day of my life. This program was overall so amazing and I wish I could go back.

My experience with CEA CAPA in Florence, Italy was very positive overall. I chose this program because of the location, excursions, length, and opportunities and it did not disappoint despite me traveling abroad solo. Going alone turned out to be a wonderful opportunity as I constantly found myself going out of my comfort zone to meet new people, try new things, interact with the local community, and travel around Europe. I was quickly able to make friends through the orientation and classes. I would even go on some spontaneous trips with these new friends! I was able to travel and see many places in Italy as well as several other countries that I never had before. Having never left the USA before, this experience was eye opening and gave me entirely new perspectives on the world. Additionally, the food, sights, people, and culture make Florence a must see. I found the academics provided by CEA CAPA to be generally easy and interesting which made getting the most out of my time abroad easier! The volunteering opportunities provided by CEA CAPA also made my experience so fun! I volunteered at a local elementary school to help teach English to local students. It was one of my favorite aspects of the entire experience!

The only real downsides I can think of is that it can get quite expensive so definitely save your money if you're planning on studying abroad and also that in some places the technology may not be as adequate as you may be used to in other countries. For example, my laptop broke while I was abroad, and no shops were able to fix it despite it being fixable in the US. Other than that, my experience was very smooth and enjoyable and I 100% recommend everyone studies abroad at some point in their academic career!