CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA was easily the most exhilarating experience I have ever had. I decided to go solo; I didn't know anyone else from my school, let alone my program. The staff were extremely supportive, though and helped make my arrival as stress-free as possible. I instantly hit it off with my roommates who were two girls from California. We were all meeting for the first time, yet within a week, we were off exploring the rest of Spain together. Between the program's organized AICAP excursions and our flexible schedules, I was able to succeed in my academics while traveling and making new experiences, both in Barcelona and all over Europe. It was the easily the best four months of my life. I learned a lot about myself and the cultures around me. It's an experience I would recommend to anyone considering traveling abroad as a student.

Going abroad in general was life changing and opened up so many opportunities for adventure, personal growth, and getting out of my comfort zone. Barcelona was an amazing destination for studying abroad. There is so much to do around the city and the culture is so welcoming and fun to be apart of. I highly recommend going through CEA for the semester long duration. The academics are great, the teachers and staff are so kind and the excursions provide a great way to see the city. I cannot recommend Barcelona and CEA enough, as well as the Residencia housing option. This was a great way to meet new people from the U.S. as well as international students.

Being in the hybrid program, most of my classes were at CEA CAPA and one was at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). I loved my UAB class because I got to meet people from all around the world. The classes were taught in English, so not many locals were in the class. However, there were a lot of people from Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, and Sweden. I would highly recommend this program because along with all the amazing people you meet at CEA, you also get to meet people from various backgrounds that offer different perspectives on the world.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would live over and over again if I could. I met friends from all corners of the world that I wouldn't have had the chance to if it wasn't for CEA. I saw places and people filled with beauty and love. I went over there with an open mind and because of that I dove into the local lifestyle and flourished. The roommates were a great match, the professors genuinely cared about the students, and the city was one of a kind. I'd highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.

Going abroad was the best decision I have ever made. I could talk highly of this program all day from the supportive staff to enriching classes led by the most wonderful professors who are incredibly inspiring and knwledgeable in their fields. School word is really hands on and there are so many great educational field trips. Living in the residencia gave me life long friends and a dorm-like experience while having a gym, restaurant, and study rooms, only a 15 minute metro away from the CEA center. Barcelona is the best city in the world with cheap eats, hundreds of places to try, and the easiest public transport. If I could relive this experience, I would forever.

My experience studying abroad with CEA is one I will cherish forever. I was able to challenge myself academically, experience different cultures, and meet so many amazing individuals. The staff on site were so helpful and always had great energy. The city itself was amazing to live in. The youth and vibrancy of the city offered so much whether it be food, cultural experiences, and social events. I recommend studying abroad to everyone if you can, especially college students who have some course credits they can fulfill overseas.

I lived in a subsection of the city known as Gracia. The people, events, and overall vibe of this place was what made Barcelona special. We had a local bar and restaurant that we went to frequently where we practiced our Spanish and met some of the coolest people we ever met. We knew all of the bartenders by name which gave us a sort of family and comfort living in this big city. Any time we passed them on the street, they knew us by name and would always have the biggest smiles on their faces. Despite living in this huge city, away from all family and friends, I was able to make new lifelong friends and connections that have been some of the most influential relationships I have made in the past few years.

I went during the spring of my junior year. Living with 4 other roommates 2 blocks from Sagrada Familia. When you go with CEA there is not a bad spot for housing in this city. Extremely easy to get around using the metro which is also one of the safest metro systems in all of Europe. CEA goes over everything the day you get there helping learn how to get from your new home to the CEA center. Barcelona is city full of night life with something new to do everyday & night. The airport is extremely easy to use and a safe place. CEA makes every step of getting there, going to classes (4 days a week), helping transfer grades, and everything else you can think of extremely easy. Overall, loved the people working at CEA and helping with every step of your study abroad experience.