CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia
Brand: CEA CAPA Education Abroad
SKU: 273627
Rating: 4.87 (82 reviews)

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Location

Australia
- Sydney

Term

Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Business Economics Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Finance Global Studies International Business Marketing Sociology Sports Sustainable Development +1

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Degree Level

Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Dormitory Host Family

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Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

What's Not Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Transportation Wifi

Last Updated: May 21, 2024

Last Reviewed: Dec 16, 2024

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About Program

CEA CAPA’s programs in Sydney will give students a chance to study or intern in one of Australia’s largest cities. Sydney provides a perfect blend of laid-back and high energy, giving every student the opportunity to make the city their own. When you study or intern abroad in Sydney, you can enjoy some of Australia’s most iconic destinations like a local.
With arts, culture, an incredible food scene, and dazzling natural beauty, no two days will be alike for a study abroad student in Sydney. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, study abroad students in Sydney get to experience a world class education that’s a short metro ride from your residence and study center.
Giving you the best possible study abroad experience is our top priority.

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CEA CAPA students group photo with green grass and clear skies in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA Student kneels down next to kangaroo

aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia

CEA CAPA student on boat in Sydney Harbor in Sydney, Australia

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Diversity & Inclusion

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Impact

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom.
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support.
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone.

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Housing 4.8
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Studying abroad in Sydney was an experience that genuinely changed my life. I had the opportunity to explore a completely unfamiliar place, step outside of my comfort zone, and meet new people! I learned so much about myself and found a love of travel and adventure. While I was initially nervous to go across the world from everything I knew, the CEA CAPA staff was super supportive and made going abroad feel easy. Also, the CEA CAPA staff provided so many amazing suggestions of things to do and see, and we even had unlimited access to public transportation and passes to multiple major destinations in Sydney.

Going abroad to Sydney was the best part of my college experience. I got to meet so many new people and see so many new cities and places that I never thought I would get to. CEA CAPA had the best staff on site to assist you with any needs that you had throughout your abroad time. I loved having the resources of the staff and teachers to ask about where to go locally and where we had to visit on the weekends. It was very comforting to know there were wiser, more established people in the city who cared about us and wanted us to be safe and have the best experience. I could not say enough good things about CEA CAPA and the program in Sydney, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone who asks me!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The most nerve-racking moment was by far when two of my friends and I decided to go skydiving from 15,000 feet up over the Great Barrier Reef! It was the best thing I have ever done, but I couldn't think about it too much before hand or I was going to "chicken out". Eventually, one of my friends who was not as stressed as I was told me that it was going to be something I wish I had done if I don't do it now, and I agreed. After we got done, we went to celebrate at a nearby restaurant and could not stop talking about how amazing it was!

Pros

Proximity from housing to classes
Proximity to the city and downtown
Tons of public transportation options

Cons

A flight away from everywhere (but they are pretty cheap!)

My friends and I in Bali, Indonesia on Spring Break!

I loved my experience studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Sydney. We stayed in student apartments in Scape Darling Square which was a great location, full of young and social people. A huge plus was our Opal Card that we were given by CAPA. It allowed us to travel for free on ferry's and trains allowing us to explore along the east coast and have easy access to beaches, museums, parks and shops. The professors were very kind and encouraging that we get to know the area and allowed a good school to fun balance. If I could choose where to study again and who to study with I would go to Sydney with CEA CAPA all over again.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

The most unfamiliar and fun new food that I tried was what we students would call a "sushi-burrito". They were sold right across the street from our apartment and we had them for lunch daily!

My program was based all around wellness in Australia. The entire trip was filled of fun and educational adventures in various locations to learn about the differences in how they live compared to the United States. I was able to go hiking in the Blue Mountains, snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef, and went on hiking trails with aboriginal history all for the class I was taking. We reflected on all the adventures we went on and it taught us how to appreciate little things and live in the moment.

What was your funniest moment?

Just listening to the way Australians responded to animals that we would consider dangerous made me laugh. Man O' War jellyfish in the ocean? They just keep swimming. Snakes? They don't even bat an eye. Getting bit by a leech? Some guy told us he used to let them stay attached and then throw them at his friends. Truly was a shock.

Pros

Extremely Adventurous
Lots of amenities and never ran out of stuff to do
Educational

Cons

Program was on the shorter end
26 hour travel time going there, 31 hour travel time coming back
Jet lag

I studied abroad through CEA CAPA in Sydney, Australia for a 10-week trimester. As someone who had never traveled much outside of the country (let alone to the other side of the world coming from New York), this was such an eye-opening experience that gave me fresh insights into a diverse culture. The combination of pursuing my academic endeavors in the classroom and immersing myself into the Sydney landscape through program events and travel opportunities was an experience I will never forget.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

There was a street festival at one of the suburbs across from the Sydney Opera House called the Rocks that had a plethora of exotic meats and other distinct cuisine. One very noteworthy thing I ate was crocodile meat, which was actually really good!! If you like steak or other prime cuts, this definitely ranks high up there and I would certainly recommend.

Pros

Strong support from program staff
Immense flexibility to balance academic, professional, and travel endeavors
Thoughtful organization of program from start to finish in terms of planned events and academic offerings to suit student interests.

Cons

Only got to be there for 10 weeks since my undergraduate institution operates on a trimester basis
More limited course offerings than semester-based programs due to coming from a trimester school
Learning curve of determine where to eat and food shop

Going abroad with CEA CAPA was amazing. I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the bustle of a major global city and experience the diverse Australian culture. The flexible class schedule also allowed me to travel almost every week to incredible destinations I would have never otherwise had the chance to visit. Exploring the city of Sydney itself was also made fun and easy with class field trips to destinations, and through the program's providing students a public transit card that allowed us to use it for free!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Vegemite. I have never tasted a spread so salty.

Pros

Flexible
Immersive
Fun

Cons

Sydney is expensive

The CEA CAPA team in Sydney, Australia was -- to put it simply -- incredible. From the moment students stepped off their planes to our sad goodbyes, the staff made themselves incredibly available and helpful to each and every student in the program. I was nervous to come to Sydney because it was so far away and I was going alone, but the staff did a wonderful job at helping me to create a community that made me feel secure and confident, and I can't thank them enough for that! I hope to visit again soon!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Kangaroo and wallaby -- surprisingly tasty, yet very chewy.

Pros

Helpful staff
Easy beach access
Public transit cards!!!

Cons

Apartments were nice, but there were too many people in each one

I spent about three weeks in Australia and it was the best time I ever had. I did things I didn't think I would do in a million years, like, swimming in the Great Barrier Reef or even petting a kangaroo! While getting out of my comfort zone, I met a lot of amazing people along the way. The trip was very memorable for me. Along with this, I was also studying something that I am passionate about, health and wellness, earning 6 upper-level college credits. I would definitely recommend this program to students that want to go abroad.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

The most surprising thing that I did was swim in the Great Barrier Reef. It was amazing! I was swimming near a white-tip shark!

Pros

Meeting amazing people
Being about to try new things outside of your comfort zone
Trying new food

Cons

Needed a little more time
Wish I was able to see more cities
Long flight

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

CAPA was one of the only programs offered at my school that included an international internship along with a study abroad experience, so it was easy to narrow my choices down given my options!

CAPA also had incredible excursions outlined for participants and a wonderful support staff that answered all of my questions, and I have always wanted to visit Australia, so for me, it was an obvious pick!

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

CAPA assisted me through the entire application process. Whenever I had questions, I was able to reach out to someone at their local Boston office, and my issues were always resolved in a quick manner.

Once I had been accepted into the program, they also supplied me and other students with the instructions to apply for a Student Visa in Australia, which took a lot of stress out of that process as well. Additionally, they even found our internships for us by asking what fields we were interested in, and acted as a third party to set us up in the internship!

The only thing I had to do on my own was to handle the plane ticket!

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Travel!

A common misconception about studying abroad in Australia is that there are not a lot of opportunities to travel as you would have to study abroad somewhere in Europe. This is definitely not the case! I was able to travel within Australia with ease, and even got a chance to visit the Great Barrier Reef! Additionally, a lot of my friends traveled to Bali, Singapore, Fiji, and New Zealand, and saw some of the most beautiful sights

Australia is a wonderful country with lots of grandeur, and despite the price, you may see to travel to where you want to go, do it anyway! You will not have the same opportunity again!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Our classes were held once a week for three hours. My schedule was really nice since I went to my internship for eight hours a day, Mondays and Tuesdays, and then took my other three classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This left me with a three day weekend to go to beaches, shops, and travel!

It was rare for someone in the program to have class or the internship all five days of the work-week.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I was terrified of not making friends and being left all alone for three and a half months. The best way to combat this is to throw yourself into activities with people as often as you can. By doing so, I made four great friends that I still talk regularly with even though our program ended months ago. This program made that very easy because we were all housed in the same hotel, and therefore, were only a few rooms away from each other.

You should say "yes" to any opportunity that interests you, whether you're feeling a little tired or unsure of it (as long as its something you want to do!). I traveled to as many places as I could afford, and spent every weekend with those four girls and had the time of my life!

Any tips for students to save money and budget their bank accounts?

Learn to cook! I can not stress this enough. Right off the bat I began cooking myself meals and limited my trips to Starbucks for frappuccinos. By doing this, I was spending way less money on eating out and could put it towards souvenirs, gifts for my family, and of course traveling.

By the end of the program, I did start to splurge a bit (because I totally deserved it) and I still came home with more money than I anticipated having leftover.

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Nora Larkin

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CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Nora Larkin is the Institutional Relations Manager at CAPA in Boston. Nora is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she studied International Affairs, European Cultural Studies and German. To complement her majors, she studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria and Heidelberg, Germany, which inspired her to pursue a career in international education. Her passion for travel and cultural exchange have inspired many trips throughout Europe and northern Africa, including to CAPA Global Cities locations Dublin, Florence and London.

Nora Larkin - Institutional Relations Manager at CAPA Boston

Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Nora: I studied abroad for a semester in Salzburg, Austria and again for a semester in Heidelberg, Germany. I was fascinated by the cultural similarities that are embedded in the differences – the idea that there are other countries with basic, similar structures of government, education, businesses, etc. that operate in entirely different languages and cultural assumptions. Living and studying in a foreign environment was a personal and academic challenge that I felt compelled to experience for myself.

Any tips for first time travelers?

Nora: Remember to say “please” and “thank you.”

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

Nora: We recently invited some of our alumni to our Boston headquarters to speak about their experiences on CAPA programs abroad. It is so rare that I have the opportunity to hear directly from our alumni, and I was blown away by the students’ stories of how their semester abroad taught them to be more mindful, tolerant, independent, and engaged. This is really what it’s all about, and it’s a pleasure to work for an organization that understands this and is constantly working to improve upon and provide more meaningful opportunities for our students.

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

Nora: What a tough question! Reflecting on my own experience abroad as a student ten years ago, I’m amazed how the field has grown in terms of the types of opportunities available. Internships abroad seem to be the norm, as students are seek out more experiential learning opportunities for cultural engagement and professional growth.

With some universities now requiring study abroad or opening up their own campuses abroad, I imagine study abroad in the next ten years will become even more integrated into college missions, curricula, and student life. Such efforts may increase the accessibility of study abroad for students with financial need and from under-represented groups, including first-generation college students and STEM majors. I am also interested in how the field will respond to the national discussion on the cost of higher education, as well as the opportunities for integrating study abroad with online learning models such as MOOCs.

If you had to choose one, which destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

Nora: This is an impossible question to answer, even though I have only visited three of CAPA’s Global Cities locations, but I’m going with my roots on this one. As a (half) Italian American, I have a rather cliched, but nonetheless authentic, lifelong desire to learn Italian and walk in the shoes of my ancestors for an extended period of time. Go to Florence!

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?

Nora: Someone once told me that while abroad it is best to, “be less sensitive on the inside, and more sensitive on the outside.” It’s definitely a piece of advice that has stayed with me, and helped me learn to take things less personally while also being more mindful of my surroundings.

Debbie Shively

Sydney Resident Director

Location

Location:

Sydney

Currency:

Australia Dollar

Weather:

Jan-Mar

79 F / 63 F

Apr-Jun

72 F / 48 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 46 F

Oct-Dec

77 F / 55 F

Airports:

Sydney Airport

( SYD )

Sydney is considered the oldest and largest cosmopolitan city in Australia. This city has become iconic and has many monuments that any traveler would recognize like the Syndey Opera House. This city is wildly regarded as one of the most livable cities.

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Any tips for students to save money and budget their bank accounts?

Staff Interviews

Nora Larkin

Did you study or intern abroad? If so, where and what inspired you to go?

Any tips for first time travelers?

What aspect of working at CAPA inspires you the most?

How do you see the field of international education changing over the next 10 years?

If you had to choose one, which destination would you recommend to prospective students? Why?

What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering going abroad?