CEA CAPA Education Abroad Reviews

Such a fun program! I am so grateful for my spring semester abroad in the coolest city. CEA CAPA was such an incredible program that does such a good job setting up the students with success. The classes that they have to offer allow students to take exciting classes they wouldn't usually take back home. They incorporate things to do around the city or the area. I got to be a part of the soccer which was probably one of my favorite parts where I met so many fun people. Arrivederci Firenze!!!!!!!

Looking at CEA CAPA, I wanted to gain great experience, and when I thought about studying abroad in England, I knew that the London program would be a great fit for me. Also seeing how there's a variety of classes and it gives it in a British context in terms of its history and culture made me very excited about getting to know more about UK history, specifically England.

The program was very helpful in making sure I arrived in London safely and getting settled in. When it came to housing, safety, and other necessities that students had, they were always willing to provide and make sure that everything was well!

My personal experience in England was great. One thing that really shaped my experience was going to church. My church has different branches across the world and there were some in the UK, specifically in London. I went to one of the branches and they welcomed me with open arms from the first Sunday that I came to their branch. It is indeed a family and full of prayer and togetherness. The last Sunday before I returned to the US, some of the people from the church that became my friends planned an outing for me to have fun and say their goodbyes to me and it was such a memorable time, one that I will never forget.

Also, exploring London, especially the markets was such a great experience for me! Trying different food and looking at unique items really my experience fun! I could go on about more experiences, especially going to Manchester and Liverpool. Just seeing the stadium and touring the cities on a public bus was a great experience.

Overall, I would love to visit England again and visit my church friends and continue where I left off of exploring London.

My internship abroad in Prague was an incredibly enriching experience, blending hands-on work with academic learning in a dynamic environment. I gained invaluable skills by applying classroom knowledge to real-world situations and navigated a new cultural landscape that broadened my perspective. The experience not only enhanced my professional capabilities but also boosted my confidence, setting a strong foundation for my future career. With this international internship on my resume, I feel well-prepared and optimistic about securing another opportunity next year, knowing that the insights and skills I’ve acquired will make me a more competitive candidate.

My semester in Barcelona was an experience like no other. I appreciated the environment that continued to push me out of my comfort zone with language learning opportunities and chances to connect with the local students in the area, as well. I served on the Content Creator team, which was an amazing resume builder on top of all of the awesome classes and traveling I was able to complete and experience. My housing was in a beautiful area and provided me with security, privacy, and friends from other universities in Barcelona!

Studying abroad in Budapest was absolutely nothing like as I imagined it to be. It was SO much better!!!
The city of Budapest is absolutely breathtaking. From the beautiful architecture to the rich history to the exciting social scene, Budapest is truly an underdog of Europe. Not to mention, that Budapest was the cleanest capital city I've been to in all of Europe, and not the cleanest, but actually CLEAN.
The location of the provided housing was so convenient. There is 2 grocery stores right next to the building, street food surrounding the property, and the metro is right across the street. The subway takes you straight to the main entrance of Corvinus University building, and it only takes 10 minutes to get there.
I loved my time in Budapest, and I have CEA CAPA Abroad to thank!!!

Interning abroad in Barcelona was an incredible experience, and I couldn't have asked for better support throughout the process. The CEA CAPA Barcelona team was amazing from start to finish, providing tons of guidance and ensuring that the internship selection process was smooth and stress-free. They also organized a variety of events that allowed me to connect with other students in my program, many of whom have become lifelong friends. In addition to the fantastic internship experience, CEA planned unforgettable trips to other cities, making my time in Spain even more memorable. Overall, it was a life-changing opportunity that I will cherish forever.

Since I was young, I looked forward to studying abroad but never knew exactly where I wanted to go. I drew inspiration from my older sister and friends from school, but ultimately decided that I had two major priorities: a program that would transfer credits towards my degree, and good weather.

With these broad restrictions in mind, I decided on Barcelona and am so glad I did. CEA CAPA made the transition completely seamless, and I constantly felt safe and looked out for by the staff. I highly recommend CEA CAPA, specifically Barcelona, for anyone looking to study abroad.

Study abroad is something that I have wanted to do since I was ten years old. I always knew I wanted to go to college and further my education. Learning about Europe in my classes and how beautiful it is, I knew I had to go experience it myself. The French Rivera is seriously one of the most beautiful places on Earth- filled with culture, food, beaches (that are sand!) ancient architecture, and so many more things. The French Rivera has some of the best access to travel that I've experienced as well, so not only did I live in the most gorgeous and iconic place ever, but I could easily hop on the train or busses to other parts of France, or even different countries! The food was amazing- I could go on forever about the French knowing how to cook anything. I miss the bakeries and restaurants almost as much as the breath-taking view of the Alps. I would recommend the French Rivera to everyone who wants to study abroad. The weather was amazing- mostly warm and sometimes rainy, but never terrible. If you are hesitant to study abroad in France because of the stereotypes that they don't like Americans, it's not true! They are just very reserved people, so if you're respectful they will be respectful back! Almost everyone also speaks English here so if you don't speak French, it's not a problem.

The CEA CAPA provided me with one of the greatest five months of my entire life because of everything they had to offer with my program, including visits to famous sites, trips to museums, and excursions to other cities. They also had such an amazing support system when it came to helping make sure we were all accommodated and satisfied with our experience throughout the semester. Moreover, the academic uniqueness of European culture made the experience all the more special because it provided an extensive hands-on approach to learning that put a fun twist on higher education.

I'm a graduate student in English at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. My university partnered with CEA CAPA for an educational trip focused on the history of Black identity and activism in England and how that compares to African American history and the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States. Our coursework focused mainly on the Windrush generation of Caribbean immigrants in London, the varying tensions and moments of solidarity between Black Britons of Caribbean and African ancestry, the fight against police brutality, and questions of colonialism and its lasting impact on England's museums and cultural capital. My independent research for my final paper in the course focused on the history of Electronic Dance Music and related genres and how alternative electronic music and dance have been tools of resistance and identity formation for Black Londoners.
Some of my favorite experiences in London included getting a decolonized tour of the British Museum (where we got to simultaneously appreciate African artifacts and discuss reparations and the discourse around Western countries stealing such artifacts), attending a performance of "Wicked" on the West End, going out for curry on the famous Brick Lane, visiting historically Black Brixton, going on a goth clothing shopping spree at Camden Market, attending two local concerts, visiting the National Portrait Gallery, going out for afternoon tea, and repeatedly coming back to Chinatown for great food and beautiful lanterns. I could not ask for a better experience in terms of the range of options that we had for arts and culture experiences, shopping, music-based tourism, and food. I also appreciated how much free time CEA CAPA and my professor baked into the schedule. This allowed me to travel off the beaten path and explore the city to my heart's desire.
We stayed in CEA CAPA housing in North Acton. Overall, I really liked the housing. It was comfortable and not too small, and the storage in particular was quite good for my needs (about two weeks' worth of clothing, toiletries, etc.). My only complaint regarding the housing was that it would have been nice to stay closer to the tourist/cultural centers of the city, as it took quite a while to get from North Acton to Earl's Court, Chinatown, and other common destinations via bus or Tube. North Acton is not the most eventful area, which was nice at times but also meant that one had to travel to other neighborhoods if they wanted to dine out, shop, see a play or concert, etc. Personally, I would happily pay a bit more or take a downgrade in apartment size if it meant being in a more central location. Overall, though, the housing staff were very polite and helpful, the facilities were clean, and I enjoyed my time in London. I also appreciated how involved CEA CAPA staff were in making sure no one was too homesick, everyone felt safe, and we were getting what we wanted out of the program (shout out to Tim!). And the optional excursions with CEA CAPA, such as the aforementioned tour and curry dinner in Brick Lane, were 100% worthwhile.