Why study abroad with CEA CAPA?

Study Abroad

With nearly 25 years of experience providing study abroad opportunities to U.S. students, and an international network of partners to prove it, CEA CAPA is committed to meeting your needs and helping you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Our wide range of program options makes it possible to find the perfect study or intern abroad experience, and our built-in cultural activities and excursions will make your program as rich and rewarding as possible. CEA CAPA provides housing, health and safety support, pre-arrival orientation, airport pick-up, and more! We handle the small details, so you can focus on learning.

What You Gain When You Study Abroad

Programs designed for you

Academic

  • Global learning outside the traditional classroom setting
  • Improve language skills or learn a new language
  • Keep on track to graduate and ensure academic success
Programs designed for you

Personal

  • Gain a global context
  • Develop self-confidence, resilience, and intercultural awareness
  • Make lifelong friendships
Programs designed for you

Professional

  • Gain cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly global workforce
  • Build your international network
  • Develop independent learning and teamwork skills

Studying Abroad Changed My Life

“When I got to college, I took several sociology and anthropology classes. Different cultures, different religions, different languages, different ways of life! It opened my mind and made me realize that I want, so desperately, to experience a culture other than my own.”

My Astronaut Dream: From Study Abroad to SpaceX

“Today I want to share how I became a rocket scientist, from my dreams in middle school to my eventual role at SpaceX. I want to share snippets of my life with you all, including my college experience in engineering and studying abroad.”

Studying Abroad as a Latina First-Generation College Student

“I chose to study abroad in Spain because I had already experienced the difficulty of not understanding the language of the place in which you live, which is how I’ve felt my first few years living in the United States. I always knew that I wanted to learn more about myself and the world through traveling.”

My Journey from Studying Abroad in Argentina to Becoming a Spanish Teacher

“I don’t know if I could ever be a successful teacher if I hadn’t studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, through CEA. As a first-year Spanish teacher, I share many stories about the fantastic memories that were made in Buenos Aires.”

An Unforgettable Year Abroad in Prague

“During my freshman year of college, I discovered the option of studying abroad. That was when everything changed.”

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How to get started

Create account

1. Create an account

Create a CEA CAPA account and save favorite destinations, programs & courses to make planning easier

Find program

2. Find your program

Use our Program Finder tool to find your match by destination, term or price

Reach out for help

3. Reach out for help

Talk to your on-campus study abroad office and a CEA CAPA Admissions Counselor

Complete Online Application

4. Apply for your program

Complete an Online Application and our staff will help you prepare for your journey abroad

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by November 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA is a life changing event for many students. When you study abroad, you experience learning outside the traditional classroom setting, gain international experience and expand your sense of cultural awareness. You will experience new culture, food, and meet people from all over the world making lifelong friends and expanding your network. Plus, cultural experiences abroad will take you to places you've only read about.

While, in this changing world, CEA CAPA cannot guarantee the absolute safety of any program participant, CEA CAPA Education Abroad will educate you about potential risks abroad during pre-departure, upon arrival in Orientation, and at intervals during your study abroad program, so you can make informed choices about your personal safety. CEA CAPA Education Abroad specifically requests all students collaborate in keeping themselves safe by:

1. Avoiding risky behaviors;
2. Maintaining a working cell phone where CEA CAPA may reach you in case of any domestic or international emergency; and
3. Sharing your independent travel plans so CEA CAPA may know your whereabouts in relation to a specific emergency situation.

If you think you have to pay for your study abroad program all on your own, think again! We’ve compiled a list of different study abroad financial aid opportunities for you to choose from if you need assistance. CEA CAPA-exclusive funding, external sources of all kinds, and CEA CAPA Education Abroad Scholarships will give you several options when it comes to paying for your time studying abroad.

CEA CAPA's programs require a 2.5 GPA or higher, but it is dependent on what program you apply for. Keep in mind your college/university may have their own GPA requirement for study abroad students so be sure to check with your study abroad office as well.

As a participant in a CEA CAPA program, you can be assured that:

  • Your study or intern abroad experience will be rooted in academic excellence.
  • Your health and safety will always be our number one priority.
  • Diversity and inclusion will be celebrated and embraced.
  • We’re thinking of what your study or intern abroad experience will offer you not just during, but after you return home.
  • Our enrollment team and our onsite teams work together to make sure that each individual student is prepared for a semester or summer studying or interning abroad. Before you even think about getting on a plane, we're planning for your success.
  • Opportunities for cultural engagement, volunteering, and exploring your new community will make a positive impact on not only you, but also your home away from home.