CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

Studying abroad through the CEA CAPA program in Barcelona was the best decision I've ever made. I visited places I never thought I would, make so many amazing friendships, and found a new home thousands of miles away. This program in particular gave me the opportunity to volunteer at a local elementary school, which was one of the most impactful parts of my experience. I was so nervous going in, but I am so happy I went. I grew so much from this experience in terms of independence, confidence, communication skills, etc. I cannot recommend this program enough!

My experience studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Barcelona was truly amazing. I had high expectations going into the program, and they were completely exceeded. My apartment was in a great neighborhood that felt extremely safe while still giving me an authentic, local experience. It was also close to everything, which made it so easy to walk around and explore the city every day. I also had a great experience with my classes. My professors were extremely understanding and supportive, which made balancing academics with everything else that comes with studying abroad much easier. The CEA CAPA staff was incredibly welcoming and played such a big role in making my experience as great as it was. They offered so many activities, events, and opportunities that helped me meet people, experience Barcelona, and feel comfortable living in a city so far from home. Overall, studying abroad in Barcelona was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, and I’m so grateful I chose to do it through CEA CAPA. I would absolutely recommend the program to anyone considering studying abroad!

I really loved my time abroad in London while studying at the University of Westminster! I think it was a eventful and enriching experience for both my academic and personal skills. I highly enjoyed the Crime classes I got to take there with my professor and peers, who later became my close friends. I also think I grew a lot character-wise, I learned to become more independent and how to adapt and function in a completely new environment. I truly think it is a great experience for anyone considering study abroad.

My experience with CEA CAPA was so memorable and flourishing toward my growth personally and professionally. I studied and interned at Marriott International in the Human Resource department. I got exposed into an international internship which was a great opportunity as a sophomore. I was able to have a good class and work schedule to manage visiting 13 countries while abroad in the spring semester of 2026! I met many students from America as well, which felt more like home when going to school.

My experience in Barcelona, Spain in the Spring 2026 was the most amazing experience! I had so much fun and I'm very happy my home city was Barcelona. The CEA CAPA staff was so friendly and easy to reach out to whenever I needed help. My professors were very personable asking about our weekend adventures and gave great recommendations on places to go and what fun activities we should take advantage in the city. The only negative I would say was my housing situation, one our toilets was broken the whole semester, we had very limited hot water and our power went on numerous times. We reached out to maintenances many times and they would come but the issues were never solved. Besides the housing problem I would say CEA CAPA was a great program and made the transition of living in a new country very welcoming.

I had the best time in Barcelona through CEA CAPA. They were super nice and supportive through the whole process before and when I was there. Even though it was scary at first they provided excellent housing for me and in a perfect area which was walking distance from the school and the beach. I lived alone but made many friends through my classes, internship and even just around the city. I was able to explore the beautiful city and around different parts of Spain thanks to the excursions that CEA provided. I learned a lot about the culture through my classes and my shadowing experience helped me broaden my knowledge of other health care systems and medical opportunities.

I really enjoyed my experience in Barcelona, and CEA CAPA helped me a lot during the process. They check in a lot, and they are always there to assist during the application process. The internship process was very simple, and they matched me with an internship that I enjoyed a lot. I loved all of the activities that CEA CAPA offered while I was in Barcelona, especially the Valencia trip which i enjoyed the most. The location of the CEA CAPA center is right in the heart of the city and next to the Gothic Quarter, so it was always fun to do some exploring between and after classes. Overall, I was very happy with my time abroad and with CEA CAPA, and I couldn't recommend them more to any students hoping to study abroad.

My recent semester abroad was one of the most unforgettable and incredible experiences that gave me friends and memories I'll keep for the rest of my life. Partnering with CEA CAPA Abroad, the staff was extremely helpful from my application process to my actual time abroad, answering questions and supporting me as needed along with planning and coordinating excursions. From the very beginning I got help with setting up the payment for the program, preparing standard paperwork for visa application as well as the embassy visit, and once settled there was additional help from the staff onsite with any kind of travel or living expectations and guide to maximize my time while there.

Looking at my Google Maps, Granada now has my densest collection of favorited places. There is so much to see and experience there! CEA CAPA struck an excellent balance between structuring our time in Granada and letting us experience independence abroad. One of my favorite memories is from an activity organized by CEA CAPA where we went to a local middle school to chat with some eighth graders so they could practice their English. They were happy to tell us where to buy the cheapest souvenirs, what to look out for at the Alhambra, and how the Granada accent involves "eating vowels." I made so many unforgettable memories in Granada, and I would love to visit it again someday!

Studying abroad in Madrid was a wonderful experience. I loved feeling fully immersed in the rich culture of Spain and the CAPA staff helped make that transition incredibly smooth. Spain is a great place to be for culture, art, architecture, traveling, food, and so much more so I would definitely recommend it! I loved going to the various world-class museums in Madrid and even walking around the city you'll find interesting pieces of design and creativity that are all rooted in a deep history which is incredibly fascinating.