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Degree Level
High School Diploma Associates Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Dormitory Host Family
Language
English

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Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; Onsite Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.
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Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers
Jan 02, 2024
Apr 23, 2025
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About Program

Study or intern in the heart of Al-Andalus culture: Seville. This small city offers a down-to-earth lifestyle and a relaxed atmosphere that allows you to dive into Andalusian culture and still have time to focus on your academic and professional goals in style.

Increase your global competence with a quarter, semester, or academic year spent in Seville! CEA CAPA has a broad range of courses available at partner universities: Pablo de Olavide, University of Seville, and EUSA University Center; or at the CEA CAPA Seville Center, located near the Giralda of Seville Cathedral and the walls of the Moorish Alcazar.

In addition to study abroad, the CEA CAPA Internships Abroad program offers personalized internship placements that give students hands-on, practical experience in a career field of their choosing.

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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
  • Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
  • Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
  • Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

Program Reviews

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  • Academics 4.2
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.85
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 4.95
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Kristen
21
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience Ever

Apr 23, 2025

I had the absolute best experience of my life in Sevilla with the CEA CAPA study abroad program. I lived in a Casa de Sevilla, where I got to live with other students in my program, while also having a host mom who cooked us amazing meals, did our laundry, and told us amazing stories in Spanish. I got to explore the beautiful city every day and got to learn so much about the unique culture. In my opinion, Sevilla is perfectly sized as there is plenty to do and explore, while also being totally walkable and manageable. I cannot say enough about how amazing the city is. CEA CAPA itself was the perfect program for me, and they were so supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. The staff on-site in Sevilla was amazing in helping me through my academics and finding other opportunities in Sevilla, like my volunteering at an English school. Overall, I would recommend this program a million times over to anyone looking to have a unique experience, learn more about themselves and a new culture, meet new people, and improve on their Spanish skills!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice to future travelers is to spend a lot of time in the city you choose and really get to know it in between traveling. I would also advice everyone to get as involved as possible. Volunteering and taking advantage of intercambio opportunities were some of the best decisions and experiences in my time abroad.
Pros
  • Support in finding things to do and recommendations
  • Amazing staff and students
  • Excursions with the program
5 people found this review helpful.
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Molly
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study Abroad with CEA CAPA!!!

Apr 12, 2025

If you are even slightly considering studying abroad, GO STUDY ABROAD. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This experience allowed me to immerse myself into a new culture, meet new people from all over the world, and learn about myself, which allowed me to come out of the experience with a new outlook on life. CEA CAPA made my entire study abroad process extremely easy by providing the proper steps, resources, and contacts for me to succeed. From the beginning, I was given a clear list of what I had to do on my end with due dates. The support did not stop once I arrived in Seville, Spain (my host city). I was supported the entire time and provided with all the information and resources I needed to be successful during my semester abroad in both academics and transitioning to a new country. I could not have been happier with my experience and choice to go with CEA CAPA!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The most unfamiliar thing I ate was espinacas de garbanzos (spinach and chickpeas). It is a traditional Spanish tapa, which I really thought I would not like, but to my surprise, I loved the flavor! I highly recommend trying this dish.
Pros
  • Warm/temperate weather
  • Beautiful architecture
  • Happy, kind, and lively people
Cons
  • Public transportation stops running late at night
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Here is my friend and I on one of our last nights in Sevilla!
This photo was taken when we went to a Real Betis game!
Here is the CEA CAPA building located in the city centre of Sevilla!
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Jayda
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Abroad in Sevilla

Apr 10, 2025

I studied abroad in Sevilla fall of 2024 with CEA CAPA. I didn't know a whole lot about Sevilla but I grew to love this beautiful city and the culture. CEA CAPA staff was so helpful when we first arrived and provided so much assistance throughout our time there. I also enjoyed all of my classes and got the opportunity to take a Flamenco class which was one of my highlights of the experience! I had the best time exploring this city and going to other places around Spain and Europe. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants to stuudy abroad !

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I was apart of Intercambio, an opportunity to get connected with a local and help each other practice Spanish and English. I was nervous to meet her because I was insecure about my Spanish. But it was such a cool opportunity to get to know a local and practice my Spanish with someone and I was able to help her with her English. This opportunity helped me be more confident in speaking Spanish and I made a friend out of it too !
Pros
  • Walkable city
  • Super safe
  • cheap !
Cons
  • can be more expensive to travel
12 people found this review helpful.
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Plaza de Espana
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Kate
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fall Semester Abroad with CEA CAPA

Mar 18, 2025

I spent the fall semester of 2024 abroad in Seville, Spain through CEA CAPA. I was very nervous that, as a triple-major, I would not be able to study abroad with a program that would give me enough credit to graduate on time. However, the CEA staff reached out to me personally and helped me discover that their programs have a lot of flexibility regarding class offerings. They were also very supportive both pre- and post-departure of my concerns that arose surrounding mental health support while abroad. I was able to learn so much about the host culture through the unique structure of their program that is so encouraging of immersion opportunities. The staff onsite were so kind and caring for me and my individual needs, and they helped me find friends that I have remained and will continue to keep in contact with for the rest of my life!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Find a friend and travel! Whether you end up in a homestay, a private apartment, or shared student housing and whether or not you have a roommate, find a buddy early on who you can travel with and ACTIVELY MAKE PLANS! Don't just make a list of where you want to go, talk to your professors early and ask what weekends they think would be best for you to travel based on the expected workload, and set that weekend aside as time for travel. You should also plan to go with a friend so that you are held accountable for making sure the trip happens. Visit the local towns too, not just the big tourist destinations!
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Seville Cathedral
Guadalquivir River
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Melani
22
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Housing and Education

Feb 20, 2025

The housing through CEA CAPA is incredibly. Its spacious and close to campus. I HIGHLY recommend living with a host mom. My host mom and I are still in contact, she's now one of my best friends. Classes were moderate, not too difficult, but CEA had many resources to make sure that I succeeded in my class. My teacher, Prof. Cristina, was the kindest porfessor I have ever met. She made me fall in love with Spanish Literature and she planned really cool field trips! Overall, this program is wonderful for students who want to immerse themselves in the culture and experience what it's like to learn in a foreign country.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I did was stay up till 8 am with my best friends and go dancing all night long! This was surprising for me because I'm usually in bed by 9:30!! We then got churros as the sun rose, and sat on the bridge between our houses. SO FUN.
Pros
  • Fun class environments
  • Easy to make lifelong friends
  • Everything is walkable, no more Ubers!
Cons
  • No homework assignments (which means only two tests define your grade)
  • None
  • None
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Gabriella
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Study abroad in Sevilla!

Feb 18, 2025

I loved my experience in the beautiful, authentic city of Sevilla, España! I stayed with an amazing Host family who became a second family to me. Through CEA CAPA, I had the opportunity to take part in many activities within the city such as Paella making, Flamenco dance classes, and watching a Flamenco show. Taking classes at both the CEA CAPA center and the University of Sevilla, provided an invaluable immersive experience to strengthen my Spanish skills. Take advantage of the 'intercambios' the CEA CAPA center provides to meet locals, as well as, attend cool events, such as a Betis futbol game. ¡Viva el Betis manque pierda! I would highly recommend studying abroad through the program to anyone who wants to discover a new part of themselves by learning and exploring the orange tree-lined streets of Sevilla!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I would highly recommend staying with a host family if you have the opportunity. Not only will you have a chance to see authentic Sevillano neighborhoods outside the city, but you will also create a lifelong bond with them. I am still in contact with my host family to this day, they have become a second family to me. I still cherish our family meals filled with laughter, as well as, our adventures exploring the city together.
Pros
  • Amazing Host Family
  • A friendly and helpful staff at the CEA CAPA center
  • An amazing Spanish language immersion experience
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Alcazar of Sevilla
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Corrina
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience In Sevilla With CEA CAPA

Feb 12, 2025

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to study abroad with CEA CAPA in Seville Spain for Fall 2025. I truly had the time of my life and that is not an exaggeration. I highly recommend CEA CAPA because of the amazing staff, fun excursions, and endless schedule opportunities. I was able to take classes at both CEA and at a partner University called EUSA. This allowed me to take classes with people in my program as well as other Spanish students. This really enriched my experience. As well, CEA provided amazing excursions to Lisbon and Granada which were so much fun. They had plenty of activities planned for us on these excursions as well as free time so we could explore our new city. Finally, CEA had the most amazing staff. I still talk to my teacher from CEA who taught my Global COmmunications course and am using ehr as a partner in my Spanish project! Overall, I would really recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA. It was a life changing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take in every single moment. Cherish it all, you will miss it once it is gone, I know I do!
Pros
  • Amazing Staff
  • Excursions
  • Fun Activities
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Me in Sevilla!
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Georgia
21
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA in Sevilla

Jan 23, 2025

My experience in the CEA CAPA Seville, Spain program was amazing and one of the best decisions I have ever made. The staff was so welcoming and supportive from the time we got there until the program ended. All the excursions and culturally immersive experiences I had helped me grow so much as a person and a student. CEA CAPA schooling was also very enjoyable as I got to work with other students from all over and collaborate in some nontraditional classroom environments. I would not change a thing about this experience!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
My most nerve-racking moment was when I first arrived in Seville, got off the bus, and was first meeting my host mom. I was super nervous because she only spoke Spanish and I didn't feel like I was going to be able to communicate well enough with her. Over time, and after practicing my Spanish with her, I felt a lot more confident in my abilities and we developed a super close relationship. She really did feel like a second mom to me and I feel really lucky to have had her throughout my experience to lean on and also learn from.
Pros
  • Developing better conversation skills in another language
  • Strong cultural immersion
  • Meeting people from all over the world
Cons
  • The time difference between Sevilla and my hometown
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A group girls in my program went around Sevilla during the last week to take photos with all of the main attractions wearing shirts that say "I <3 Sevilla." This was one of the last super bonding moments. This specific photo is in front of the Sevilla Cathedral.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

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Daniella Schuh

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Seville, Spain
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Why did you choose this program?

I chose CEA because they offered a great curriculum for me to complete my General Education courses and my Spanish minor abroad in Seville, Spain. Also, I loved the housing options, excursions, and fun activities included in the program.

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

Cal Poly Study Abroad provided me with information in choosing a specific program and showing me the next steps that followed with applying for a specific program.

I'm glad I chose CEA because they helped me out a lot with the pre-departure process such as getting a visa, packing list, safety training, etc. I barely had to organize anything on my own because CEA offered a ton of assistance and guidance throughout the whole process.

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

Really try and make friends with locals because they will teach you a lot about their culture and language. It's important to be friendly and patient when traveling abroad because you will run into many situations where you need to make an effort to learn a new language/talk to stranger to get help in navigating around the city, finding a place to eat, needing advice for things to do, sights to see, etc.

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

My classes abroad were only Mondays - Thursdays and on some weekends I would travel to other countries/cities. During the week I would go to class, go shopping, sight-see, do homework at coffee shops, try new foods/beverages, etc.

I loved being able to walk everywhere in Seville. After class, my friend and I would wander through the little streets of Seville and find new shops, restaurants, parks, etc.

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

My biggest fear abroad was being able to be on my own and independent in a different country. It helped that I spoke the Spanish language, however, it is really intimidating speaking to local Spaniards that are experts in the Spanish language.

The first two weeks I was very cautious while walking places and knew to download a map in order to find my way around. I overcame my fear by being confident in talking with Spaniards and walking every day in order to get myself familiarized with the city.

Is there anything you wish you would have done differently?

The only thing I would have different abroad is traveling more around Spain. I visited 10 countries while I was abroad and mostly traveled on the weekends. However, when I arrived to Seville in September, I should have traveled more in Spain in September and October since those months are great weather. I think it is important to get familiarized with Spanish culture all over so that you get the full experience.

Staff Interviews

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Carolina Cisneros

Program
CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Seville, Spain
Job Title
Academic Coordinator
Carolina Cisneros (Caro) is a native Sevillian who has fallen in love with her hometown and traditions as the Academic Coordinator at CEA Seville. She earned a master’s degree in English and a master’s in Teaching Spanish and other Modern Languages at the University of Seville, and her thesis has now been published.

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What position do you hold at CEA? What has been your career path so far?

I have been in the business for 12 years, working previously for another study abroad organization as resident director and faculty member. I made professional development exchanges with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Penn State University and University of Texas at Austin conducting academic research and projects. At CEA, I am responsible for the coordination of the placements for the International Service Learning, and am dedicated to internship development, consolidating agreements with Sevillian companies to provide internships in different areas.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Professionalism and humanity. The role the staff and faculty members play in the curriculum development of the CEA students is crucial, not only in terms of academic factors, which help students grow professionally, but also in terms of affective values which make them feel comfortable and confident to make the most of their study abroad experiences. The students will always have their time abroad in their hearts, and CEA should contribute by having a part in this reality. Students will always link their unforgettable time with the help and support of the CEA staff and faculty.

What's the best story you've heard from a return student?

There are several really amazing stories to tell. Some of them are related to the professional development of the students once they continue on in their lives after their study abroad experiences. I remember a student who came back to Seville after graduating—she and I have been in contact since she left. She is a positive and energetic young woman whose main objective in life is teaching English. When she was in Seville, she was not sure about dedicating her life to teaching but, thanks to her study abroad experience, she realized that it was her dream.

What's your favorite traveling experience?

My favorite traveling experience took place two years ago when visiting a few friends in the U.S. I spent a month traveling through different states enjoying the pure and inner traditions small and big places offer. I experienced the values from the north, south, east and west of the country. I have a friend in New York and she showed me the local culture through the eyes of a New Yorker, taking me to non-touristy places. After a couple of weeks I took a flight to Los Angeles where my friend Charlie was waiting for me. There, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the Californian culture and experience situations that I had never imagined, such as attending a live TV show.

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