CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Seville, Spain

Studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain through CEA CAPA was genuinely one of the most memorable experiences of my college career! I spent three months taking classes in International Business, Organizational Behavior, Advanced Spanish, and Art and Architecture in Seville, while also having the opportunity to travel to eight other countries across Europe and North Africa. One of my favorite things about the program was having Fridays off, which made it so much easier to plan weekend trips while still keeping up with my coursework.

Beyond the traveling, I really appreciated getting to experience what everyday life in Spain was like. Sevilla is such a beautiful city with so much history, and over time I became familiar with the streets, neighborhoods, and local businesses. I especially enjoyed practicing my Spanish with locals and getting to know people outside of the study center.

I think the biggest thing I gained from this experience was independence. Between planning international trips, navigating unfamiliar places, and figuring things out when plans went wrong, I became much more confident in myself. Living abroad definitely came with some cultural adjustments, and not everything was always easy, but I think that's part of what made it so valuable. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone who wants to experience a new culture, travel, and challenge themselves while continuing their education!

I went to Seville, Spain. CEA CAPA made this experience even better than I could have ever imagined. I learned so much about the culture and how to live somewhere outside of my comfort zone. I would do this trip a million times over. Having people there to help me adapt to a new environment, while allowing me the freedom to explore and indulge myself in a new living environment, was the best decision I could have ever made for myself. I have brought home not only souvenirs and new knowledge, but also so many memories.

Studying abroad in Seville, Spain, was one of the best experiences of my life! The CEA CAPA team was always there to support me, from the application process all the way through my time in Seville. Their guidance and support made my experience even more enjoyable and memorable.

One of my favorite experiences while abroad was attending a soccer game! Going to a Real Betis game was truly electrifying and gave me the opportunity to experience an important part of Spanish culture firsthand. The energy and excitement in the stadium made it an unforgettable experience.

The CEA CAPA Education Abroad program in Seville was an unforgettable experience. I chose this program because they were offering so many things that made this opportunity more accessible for me. Things like a voucher for my flight, excursions included in the program, transportation to and from the airport, different housing options that immersed me in Spanish culture, and so many more. The staff was very helpful during the application process and especially when I arrived in Seville. The class I took was the perfect size to where I felt like I was able to get to know my professor and classmates well. Seville overall is a gorgeous city that I think anybody would be lucky to call home even for a short time.

As a STEM student, it took me a long time to find a program that offered courses in my field. CEA CAPA has an entire section on its website dedicated to pre-med/exercise science students. I was easily able to find several courses that would count for academic credit and in several different locations.
Seville was super hot in the summer but was a beautiful city. Highly recommend if you want to visit Spain but don't want the touristy experience. I also felt very safe as a woman in all of Spain, mostly Seville. As someone whose Spanish is rusty, people were very understanding. I tried to speak Spanish as much as I could, and they were very appreciative just of the effort!

After experiencing education abroad in Seville, Spain, it has left the largest positive impact on me. From learning about Spanish culture, experiencing Spanish culture, and making new bonds I find that this was one of the best decisions I have made. During my courses I had found that my professors were supportive both inside and outside of the classroom, which elevated my learning experience. Now, speaking of the city I found that it was the most safest I have felt in a foreign country, even when exploring alone.

Although my time abroad in Sevilla, Spain, with CEA CAPA was only 4 weeks in the summer, I had the best time! I was nervous going into the program; I didn't know anyone and was assigned a random roommate, but the CEA CAPA staff were super accommodating and reassuring. They were there for me every step of the way if I needed anything. Once I got there, I met the best group of people, took a super fun class on Spanish food and culture for college credit, saw beautiful architecture, experienced local and international culture, traveled all over Spain and Europe, strengthened my Spanish language skills, and learned so much about myself. I loved my experience so much; my only regret is not doing a longer program!

When I initially decided to study abroad, Seville actually wasn’t where I planned on going. I had originally applied for a program in Valencia, but it filled up extremely quickly, so I pivoted and chose CEA CAPA Seville instead. I wasn’t disappointed about the change, but I knew very little about Seville and had no idea what to expect. Looking back, I’m so grateful things worked out the way they did because I left Spain feeling like there truly is no other city in the world quite like Seville.

One of the things that made my experience so special was the people I met. CEA CAPA brought together students from colleges and universities all across the United States, which gave me the chance to form friendships with people I probably never would have met otherwise. Some of my favorite memories from studying abroad are with the people I met through the program, whether we were exploring the city, going out at night, trying new food, traveling for the weekend, or just spending time together in Seville.

I also completely fell in love with the city itself. Seville has such a distinct personality, from the Andalusian culture and food to the architecture, history, nightlife, and energy of the city. There was always something to see or do, but over time it also became familiar enough to feel like home. My classes added another layer to the experience by allowing me to learn about Spanish history and culture while actually being surrounded by it every day. There is something completely different about learning about a country's culture while being able to walk outside of class and experience it for yourself.

Studying in Seville also gave me an incredible opportunity to travel. I was able to explore other parts of Spain, visit surrounding European countries, and even travel to another continent when I went to Morocco. Traveling was definitely a highlight of my time abroad, but one of the best feelings was coming back from a trip and realizing how excited I was to be back in Seville.

What started as an unexpected change of plans became one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. I went into the program knowing very little about Seville and left with a genuine love for the city, its culture, and the people and memories that made it feel like home. Seville was an unexpected surprise in every sense, and I truly could not imagine my study abroad experience happening anywhere else.