CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Rome, Italy

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA in Rome was a wonderful experience. Prior to going abroad, I knew no one in my cohort and was very excited yet scared to be away for 5 weeks. Little did I know, that studying abroad would allow me to be more open minded and want everyone to have an experience similar to mine.

I was taking 3 of my upper division courses from my University and completing a remote externship. While it was all challenging to juggle, I managed to successful complete my courses and externship. What assisted me the most was writing down a to-do list each day and journaling. Additionally, the staff at CEA CAPA were amazing and there were so many resources available to us if we needed someone to talk to about our career goals, being homesick, or even just about living in Italy.

What I enjoyed most about studying abroad with CEA CAPA, was our excursions. They set up amazing walking tours for us in Rome, Florence, and Naples to learn more about the history of each city and get a taste of the food that is unique to each city. I also feel that our excursions were so rewarding for our hard work from being in classes all day and they just made everything flow so smooth.

If you want to study abroad in Europe, specifically Italy or Rome, then this program is great. There were several opportunities offered by CEA sign up for activities in Rome. The location of the school is great too, so you can walk around in some of the most beautiful parts of the city before or after class. We had a great experience with housing. Our apartment was in a great location and only a few minutes away from the Vatican. Rome has so much to offer which makes it a lot of fun to check off as many things as you can week after week. And if you end up going, my recommendation would be to get apertivo frequently anywhere in the city.

Going abroad was one of my best decisions I've made during college and going abroad to Rome with CEA was an even better decision. CEA was so helpful in making the transition from the United States to Italy easy. They made a stressful and hard process very unproblematic and smooth. CEA was helpful with every step of preparation including visa, housing, etc. while we were still in the US and the second we landed they had vans to bring us to our apartments and school. They had so many opportunities and events both optional and required that were so fun and so culturally enriching. They sponsored a guided tour of the city, a Vatican dome climb, weekend excursions to different places in Italy, events where you could try local foods and drinks, and much more. Rome has such a fun and amazing night life with so many things to do, but it's still so much more than that. You can feel the amount of history and culture in every cobble stone, every conversation, and every bite of carbonara. Being paired with an Italian roommate from Rome was one of the best parts of this program. My American roommates and I became such good friends with him and his knowledge and experiences made our time there that much better. He has made plans to visit us this Spring and we are all so excited because he really became one of our best friends. If I could I would go abroad again and I would do it exactly how I did it the first time!

Studying abroad in Rome through CEA CAPA was one of the best experiences in my entire life. I was fortunate enough to go abroad the spring semester of my junior year with a bunch of my friends. During my time, I travelled to over 20 cities, 12 countries, and 2 continents. Before this, I had never been to another country, so I really feel like I made the most of my time and got to explore so many different global perspectives. I learned much more than I could have in any class setting. This opportunity definitely challenged me but was so rewarding, I have memories and lessons that will last a lifetime.

My experience with CEA CAPA in Rome was life changing; I learned so much about myself from the experience and it is something I would recommend to anyone even slightly considering studying abroad. The academics were fair and the schedule allowed for lots of free time to explore the city. Living arrangements were also fair, but living in the city allowed for close proximity to all of the local attractions, restaurants, and nightlife. I would definitely recommend trying to find a roommate before getting there and sampling as much of the food as possible! I thought I loved pizza before, but now I am a total pizza snob.

Rome is a wonderful location for a study abroad. It is filled with energy, historical landmarks, places to explore, amazing food and so much more. Rome was a clean city with many activities. I was never bored and had many adventures in Rome and Italy as a whole. Public transportation was easy to navigate which made weekend trips a breeze. My group had a small housing issue in Rome however, the staff was very understanding and assisted us in the ways they could. Most other students had wonderful housing experiences. The education was great and kept me on track through my university! Great experience!

Engineering in Rome through CEA CAPA is an amazing experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in seeing a different aspect of the world than they are used to. Rome is a city that is obviously filled with thousands of years of history to an extent where you won't be able to go anywhere without seeing something that would be in a museum in the States. While the city was an awesome experience it wouldn't be logistically possible without CEA CAPA, they take care of all of the behind-the-scenes planning like finding housing and providing information whenever you need it. On top of the events, they host for students to see the city. They look after your safety and health while you get to explore a new culture.

I had an amazing time abroad in Rome with CEA CAPA. I loved exploring the surrounding city with amazing friends I made along the way. During my time abroad, I went to cities like Sorrento and Florence, and even places like Nice, France and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Rome is an amazing city, and if you get the chance, definitely try to explore beyond the host city! Italy and the surrounding countries offer an awesome experience to those who are willing to explore :) Also make sure to try the local food!