CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Rome, Italy

Studying abroad in Rome was truly the best experience. For starts, the food was unlike anything I had had before, and I am an Italian who constantly has good food at home. I loved how the city was very walkable and the walk was never boring. The architecture was absolutely breath taking. Every single Church I walked into took my breath away. Shopping on Via Del Corso was a weekly activity for my friends and I. On the weekends I usually travelled out of Rome's FCO airport which was always cheap and convenient. There was an 8 euro bus that picked my friends and I up right outside our apartment and straight to the airport. The weather was also impeccable! Altogether, you can not go wrong with wherever you study abroad but I without a doubt recommend Rome.

My time at CEA CAPA Rome was meaningful in so many ways. The staff members did an incredible job at hosting events and getting us acquainted with the local culture including food, sight-seeing, public transport and more. It was nice to have locals to help support me through my journey abroad and I made so many friends along the way. I remember one day after class in my first few weeks, I decided on a whim to go check out the Colloseum. I hopped on a metro for a few euros, and as soon as I exited the station, my jaw dropped. Being immersed in such a historic place with such wonderful people was amazing, but I had a lot of fun doing solo adventures too!

Rome is the perfect country to study abroad. It fits all your needs from the quality of life, to the history, and to the delicious food. Walking around by the famous landmarks like the Vatican and the Colloseum was truly breathtaking. Unwinding with friends and having freshly made pasta and late night walks grabbing gelato is something I miss and I talk about all the time. The countless stories and friends I've made along the way made Rome the premier location. I will forever remember this journey and would want other students to have the best time like I did.

Studying abroad in Rome with CEA Abroad was one of the best experiences of my college journey. I loved being able to experience Italian culture and everyday life while studying, improving my Italian, and exploring such an incredible city. The best part was the people I met. My roommates, neighbors and classmates became some of my closest friends, and we traveled around Italy and made unforgettable memories together. I became more independent, confident, and open-minded, and I would absolutely recommend this program!

I absolutely loved studying abroad last spring semester (2026) through the Rome CEA CAPA Business and Psychology Program! The CEA CAPA Program was supportive before and during the entirety of my study abroad experience. Through this program, I had the opportunity to learn, study, and live in the heart of Rome in the Prati neighborhood.

One of my favorite parts of the program was being able to experience Rome outside the classroom. My courses gave me the opportunity to learn more about Italian culture, history, and business while also exploring the city through field trips. The program also provided a great balance between academics and having the freedom to travel.

I had an amazing experience! CEA CAPA placed me right in the heart of Rome and only a short walk away from the Vatican City! The classes often had field trips during the day letting me and the other students see hidden gem places in Rome! I highly recommend exploring everywhere in you’re free time, the Almalfi coast is a must when visiting Italy and most transportation is covered by capa on there frequent trip excursion to Pompeii which is nearby! Also, the best pizza is conveniently across the street from the CEA CAPA center where classes are! Fun treat for breaks between classes!

My Summer Session 2 in Rome, Italy was incredible. The program advisors did a great job planning field trips for us and assisting whenever needed. I was enrolled in a Greek and Roman mythology class, where I learned a lot about Greek goddesses and their attributes. The commute to school was a 15-20-minute walk, but I would do it all over again. The city was beautiful and busy. So many different places to try and experiences to be created. I was able to visit cities such as Sorrento, Siena, Florence, and Pompeii, as well as a winery, all in a month. I was placed in a not-so-good apartment, but I roomed with 5 other girls who I now know are my lifelong friends.

This program was an unforgettable and incredible time. The city is spectacular and full of countless activities, so much so that even in 2 months of living there I didn't have time to go everywhere I wanted. The historic center is massive and busy, but there is so much more than just that.
Beyond Rome, the excursions were great (we went to Florence and Pompeii/Naples) and I would definitely recommend extending your trip on those weekends because there is only so much you can see in one day with the group. Rome also is home to the international FCO airport and the massive Roma Termini station so you can travel to your content if you wish (and definitely take advantage of the high speed trains to go to other Italian cities)
The apartment location was great, conveniently located near a metro station (although housing locations differ) and Prati is an overall very nice neighborhood which also borders The Vatican.
The staff and professors were all very nice as well and the coursework wasn't overwhelming. I took Thermodynamics and Art & Archeology of Ancient Rome and I couldn't recommend the latter enough as it takes you on tours of many incredible monuments and museums, from the Colosseum to ancient hidden basilicas.
Overall, this program was an incredible time, full of adventures, and I made great friends. Can't recommend it enough, go to Rome!