CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Seville, Spain

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

I came into this program without knowing a single person and never having left the U.S. in my life. By the end of it, I'd traveled to 10 cities, 6 countries, 2 continents, and met some of my best friends! I got to practice the Spanish I learned in high school and met people from tons of different cultures and backgrounds everywhere I went. The classes I took kept me engaged and occupied, but I was never too busy to explore the city, travel, or spend time with my friends. I learned so much about myself and more importantly, just how much I didn't know. It put my life into perspective and taught me so much about who I am and who I want to be. The moral of the story, I loved it and I highly, HIGHLY recommend this experience to anyone who's thinking about studying abroad, especially in Sevilla!

I absolutely loved my semester abroad in Sevilla. CEA CAPA had such a positive impact on my experience. My program group was small compared to others. This helped our group connect on a more personal level and plan fun events outside of school where everyone would attend. These events wouldn't have been possible without the initial bonding activities that CEA provided. They did a great job at connecting us all. Upon our arrival, orientation was intense, especially with jet lag, but it helped to adjust us quickly to the time zone and I immediately got to meet everyone in the program. CEA does a great job at organizing events and trips. We went on three trips, Granada, Lisbon, and Cadiz. All of them were very well organized and the accommodation was awesome. CEA gives you the option to participate in activities that they plan, but you don't have to. I liked that CEA treated all of the students like adults, once you get to the city and you have free time on your own for essentially the entire time until your bus arrives to take you back to Sevilla. As for our classes in Spain, I loved all of the classes I took. All of the staff at CEA CAPA were very helpful and welcoming. I had 2 professors that I loved and one that was okay. The classes aren't hard and the program understands that you need free time to travel. There is hardly any homework and they encourage you to get most of your work done in class. I did struggle during finals week a little, because I was thrown into a bunch of class projects at the end of the year when we hadn't done anything similar previously. Sevilla is a wonderful city and by the end of your program you will feel like you know it very well. I like that it was small enough to explore almost all of it, while never running out of things to do. A lot of the activities in Sevilla are centered around food and tapas. It is in a great location and easy and cheap to travel in and out of. I would suggest living near the center, I know many of my friends living across the river found it harder to arrive to class on time and felt out of the loop at some points. CEA organizes activities weekly, such as cooking classes and flamenco dance lessons. I suggest attending them all. A lot of people turn up and they are very well organized. Overall CEA CAPA made my experience so much better and I am so grateful that I had such a supportive and welcoming group around me.

Making the decision to go abroad was not easy for me. I did not want to "miss out" on an entire semester of college by going to another country. I am so grateful I made the decision to go to Sevilla. The culture there was absolutely incredible; the food, the music, the people, I could go on and on. Sevilla is such a beautiful city and it is the perfect size, not too big to navigate nor too many people to enjoy a walk. The CEA CAPA staff in Sevilla were nothing short of amazing. They made sure that everyone was comfortable and safe at all times and were so enthusiastic on engaging with the students in the program. Finally, the people I met on my program was my favorite part. I can confidently say that some of the people I was with in Sevilla for four months are now lifelong friends of mine.