CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Madrid, Spain

My experience in Madrid was so incredibly special. CEA CAPA made me feel so at home and supported throughout the entire process. I even made friends from all across the world and it opened my eyes.

The experience, also, further enhanced my ability to navigate cultural differences, as I immersed myself in a local community in Northern Madrid and overcame language barriers by continuing my education in Spanish at the international university, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid with Spanish students.

Studying abroad in Madrid forever changed my life and will be something I NEVER stop talking about. I experienced so much growth personally and professionally as I navigated a completely new city, country, and continent. CEA CAPA had such fun classes - Fundamental Aspects of Spanish Art left me with knowledge of hundreds of classic paintings and art techniques. My graffiti class allowed me to be artistic and explore the city! I also learned Spanish from scratch after having only studied Japanese in high school. I felt so well supported in my academics, housing, health, and social life with CEA!

My study abroad experience in Madrid with CEA CAPA was nothing short of extraordinary. It's a bold choice–to leave behind the culture, familiarity, and support of your home university. Since CEA CAPA took care of almost all the logistics of getting me to Madrid and helping me enroll in classes, I was able to focus on adjusting to my surroundings and meeting new people. There was a thorough and engaging orientation process, which was extremely helpful at the beginning of the program. Unlike other programs, CEA CAPA had students there a whole week before classes started, which was great for adjusting to the time zone and exploring the city! CEA CAPA held many fun excursions and activities throughout the course of the program, such as attending a flamenco performance, eating a traditional tapas dining experience, and taking a weekend trip to Seville! After talking with other students, I learned that many other study abroad programs didn't include the perks that I experienced with CEA CAPA. Not to mention, the staff on-site were extremely kind and helpful. I'd highly recommend this program to any students looking to study abroad in Spain.

I highly recommend studying abroad with CEA CAPA. Many activities are planned for students to explore the country and meet others in the program. They do an excellent job transitioning students to live abroad in Madrid through orientation and provide ongoing support with regular check-ins to ensure everything goes smoothly. The housing and living arrangements were great—they placed us close to the city center, making transportation and getting around very easy. I had an amazing time in Madrid and recommend it to anyone looking to grow and experience life abroad.

I chose CEA CAPA because as a student studying Spanish, I knew I wanted to go to Madrid and experience living in Europe while I'm still in my early 20s. From the moment I started researching, the organization and concise information of the CEA website made it so easy to gather the information I needed to choose the perfect study abroad program. And I'm glad I did because CEA CAPA made it possible for me to study in Madrid, improve my Spanish, meet new people and try new things all over the world!

I spent the first semester of my first year in Madrid through CEA CAPA and a new Global Launch program through my school. Going in, I knew that I would enjoy it, but during my time there, I learned just how much I loved it! The city of Madrid was amazing, and so were the CEA CAPA staff. I had the unique experience of taking my classes in the CEA CAPA office, right in the center of Madrid! The location was so beautiful and felt so safe and all of the staff made me feel so welcome.

Even though I had some personal difficulties during the semester, the CEA CAPA staff were amazing at helping me through it and communicating with other staff members in the best way possible.

Overall, this experience was incredible and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad!

CEA CAPA is altogether an amazing company. My experience in Madrid was so awesome, I got to do cooking classes, go to a flamenco show, go to Segovia and Sevilla, and more through CEA CAPA. My only complaint was the housing situation was a little interesting as many people had super modern and big apartments while others were left without even a common living space. Even with this small downside, my experience abroad was the most amazing semester of college by far! Madrid is the most amazing city in the world!

I traveled to Madrid alone, not knowing anyone, and while I was nervous, I couldn’t help but feel excited for the month ahead. When I finally met the other students in my residence, I was immediately struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was. We all shared the same excitement about making new friends and having people to hang out with during our time there. My residence was just a 15-minute walk from campus, and I loved starting each day with a stroll to school.

Madrid quickly became my favorite city in all of Spain. It’s incredibly affordable, the people are genuinely kind, and I always felt safe, no matter the hour. The city truly comes alive at night—everyone stays out late, and the energy is contagious. I had the chance to practice my Spanish, visit a few clubs (Kapital is a must-visit!), and overall, my experience was unforgettable. It was a month I wouldn’t change for the world.