Sample Custom
Study Abroad Programs
Argentina: Buenos Aires
- Business
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Political Science
- Spanish Language & Culture
- Sports Science
- Visit Bodega del Fin del Mundo, a leading wine producer and exporter from Patagonia, a new niche that differentiates it from the typical wines of Mendoza province
- Watch steel tubes being made at the Tenaris Plant, a leading industrial tube supplier for the world's energy industry
- Explore Villa Ocampo, the home of one of Argentina's best-known writers. During the 20th century, Victoria Ocampo's mansion was a gathering place for famous writers from around the world
- Coffee and churros at Café Tortoni
- Colón Theatre with tour
- Local tango show
- Plaza de Mayo visit
- Recoleta Cemetery
- San Telmo Fair
- Daytrip to Tigre Delta, including a boat trip though the Delta, bus ride to the Museo de Arte de Tigre (MAT), and exploration of the Paseo Victoria
- Daytrip to Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay, including ferry roundtrip transportation, and guided visits to local sites
“Working with CEA has been a pleasure for students, faculty, and administrators at Ilinois State University. All logistic and programmatic matters both in the U.S. and abroad are handled by CEA staff with efficiency, competence, and friendliness. We couldn’t be happier and greatly appreciate CEA’s superb service.”
Czech Republic: Prague
- Art & Architecture
- Business
- Communications
- Engineering & Math
- EU & International Relations
- Franz Kafka
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism
- Life & Society During Communist Times
- Tour Prague's Jewish quarter, synagogues, and museums after a guest lecture on Prague's Jewish community and heritage from a Holocaust survivor
- Learn about the transformation of the business sector in Prague after the fall of Communism through guest lectures from local industry experts and tours of production facilities such as the Skoda auto works in Mlada Boleslav
- Experience Central Europe's artistic heritage through tours of key architectural sites around the city and an art museum visit
- Czech cooking workshop
- Franz Kafka guided tour
- Hike in Czech countryside
- Tour of Strahov Monastery and Brewery
- Daytrip to Kutná Hora, including transport, lunch, and guided tour of the silver mines, St. Barbara's Church, and Ossuary
- Daytrip to Karlovy Vary, including roundtrip transportation, a guided city tour, and admissions to the Moser Glassworks factory and museum
- Daytrip to Terezín and Lidice, including roundtrip transportation, and guided tours of the Terezín and Lidice Memorials
France: Paris
- Art History
- Business
- Culture & Communication
- Engineering
- Fashion
- Film
- French Language & Culture
- Food & Culture
- Global Competency
- Global Health
- Immigration & Migration
- Music
- Lecture onsite at national museums with a Museum Pack that allows CEA CAPA to book group visits
- See Parisian architecture in action with visits to renovation sites
- Learn about local companies at trade fairs and onsite visits to local businesses
- Perform Q&A field research with local business leaders
- Visit local bakeries and interview bakers (in French) about their lifestyle and career before learning to make French pastries
- Attend guest lectures in a variety of neighborhoods around the city
- French cooking class and demonstration
- Dance, music, or theatre performance
- Boat tour on the Seine
- Sports event
- Cultural Adaptation workshop
- Food Culture in France workshop
- SOS French
- Daytrip to Versailles, including roundtrip transportation and guided tour of the château
- Daytrip to Reims, including roundtrip transportation, admissions to the cathedral, and guided tour of the champagne cellars
- Overnight excursion to Loire Valley Castles, including roundtrip transportation, hotel accommodations, visits to the châteaux, and guest lecture
“As a faculty member at Illinois State University leading a summer study abroad program, I attribute much of the program’s success to the dedication and programmatic expertise of CEA. From student recruitment and virtual orientations to housing and cultural experiences in the city of Paris, CEA has been with me every step of the way, ensuring students are well prepared for their study abroad experience. I cannot speak more highly of the staff at CEA; their guidance and support has led to several successful and safe years of the program and I highly recommend the services CEA provides to any faculty director leading students abroad.”
Ireland: Dublin
- Business
- Education
- Irish Culture & Heritage
- Music
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Service Learning
- Supply Chain Management
- Engage with local business owners, faculty, politicians, and experts in their fields to learn first-hand about how different organizations are run in Ireland
- Explore Dublin’s long history through visiting sites such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the Christ Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals
- Learn about business, production, and supply chain management through visits to global businesses such as the Guinness Factory and the Irish Distillers Center
- Transport yourself at a performance at Ireland’s national Abbey Theatre
- Theatre or dance performance at the Abbey Theatre
- Evening of Irish music and dance
- Sporting event
- National Museum of Ireland
- 1916 Rebellion walking tour
- Kilmainham Jail visit
- Gaelic lesson
- Daytrip to Glendalough and Bray, including roundtrip transportation, guided tour of Glendalough, admission to interpretive center, and Powerscourt House and Gardens
- Daytrip to Belfast and Antrim Coast, including roundtrip transportation; visits to Georges Market, the Peace Wall, and the Murals; and guided tour of different neighborhoods showing the effects of the conflict in Northern Ireland
- Overnight excursion to Galway, including roundtrip transportation, accommodations, visit to the Cliffs of Moher, ferry to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands, and visit to Dun Aengus fort
“My colleague and I team-teach a short-term study abroad course in Ireland and have partnered with CEA since that program's inception in 2015. Delivering a high impact study abroad experience with only three weeks in country is incredibly challenging; I can't imagine pulling it off without the expertise and support of Francis, Damien and the rest of the CEA team in Dublin. They go far beyond just handling the logistics of housing, guest lecturers and cultural events - which is valuable enough. They partner with us to design immersion experiences for students so that they don't just skim the surface of Irish culture and arts. We would never even think of going it alone now, or working with a different study abroad provider. The staff at CEA Dublin are absolute gems: flexible, generous, knowledgeable, welcoming and so, so good at supporting customized programs.”
Italy: Florence
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Art History
- Business
- Italian Language & Culture
- Media Studies
- Photography
- Studio Art
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Engage with the local community and make a difference with volunteer opportunities such as archiving at an art therapy center, working with Angeli del Bello to keep Florence beautiful, and teaching English at an Italian elementary school
- See food production in action on a guided visit to a Tuscan farm or winery
- View artworks in their original contexts and visit world-renowned art restoration studios
- Guided tour of Academia museum, where Michelangelo’s David is housed
- Italian cooking class
- Tour of neighborhood with gelato tasting
- Daytrip to Siena, including roundtrip transportation, visit to San Domenico, and entrances to the Duomo di Siena, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, and the Facciatone
- Daytrip to Pisa, including roundtrip transportation, visit to the leaning tower, and admissions to Camposanto Monumentale and Battistero di San Giovanni
- Overnight excursion to Venice, including roundtrip transportation, accommodations, guided city tour, and admissions to Basilica di San Marco and Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
“I have been working with CEA in Florence since 2007, when I began to plan a study abroad program for Ohio University. I had very precise ideas about what I wanted to do, and a lot of dreams and visions for my program. I also had high academic standards, which I had reinforced by CEA staff who were willing to provide the very best for me. After much planning and preparation, I directed my first Florence program in 2009, and it has been going strong ever since! I could have worked with other providers, but I stayed with CEA all these years because of the outstanding staff at the Florence office. The staff have always given me and my students 110 percent – and helped me make my dream program for students become a successful one. Not only have they supported my ideas and helped me create them, but they have suggested others that they think might interest me or my students. My program is truly unique because of the caring, giving, and engaged staff in Florence.”
Italy: Rome
- Archaeology
- Business
- Engineering
- Finance
- History
- Italian Language & Culture
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Urban Studies
- Gain an insider's perspective into Roman business practices by attending guest lectures from local experts in their fields
- Take a guided tour of the Vatican and connect with local religious leaders
- Catch a first-hand glimpse of ancient history at visits to archeological sites such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Meet with local religious leaders
- Bike ride along the Appian Way
- Climb St. Peter’s Dome
- Pizza and gelato crawl
- Daytrip to Naples, including roundtrip train transportation, guided tour of Naples, admission to Santa Chiara monastery complex, and visit to the Cristo Velato “Veiled Christ” marble sculpture exhibit
- Daytrip to Assisi, including roundtrip bus transportation and guided tour of St. Francis Basilica
- Overnight excursion to Campania, including roundtrip bus transportation, accommodations, guided tour of Pompeii, and boat fair for a day trip to Capri
Spain: Barcelona
- Architecture
- Art and design
- Business
- Dance
- Education
- Exercise Science
- Globalization
- History
- Internships and Professional Development
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Compare architectural styles in Barcelona's historic Gothic quarter to the modern style in the Eixample neighborhood on walking tours led by professional guides and CEA CAPA faculty.
- Listen and ask questions with a guest expert on Barcelona's policies supporting refugees from the Mediterranean migration crisis.
- Explore the challenges and advantages of life and work in Barcelona by speaking with working professionals, startup entrepreneurs, educators, and other experts during a site visit or guest lecture.
- Include a bespoke internship placement in Barcelona to support student growth of cross-cultural communication skills and networking.
- Explore Mediterranean cuisine and culture through a cooking class or tapas tasting experience.
- Take a Flamenco dance lesson or attend a performance.
- Visit Camp Nou, the famed home stadium of FC Barcelona.
Excursions
- Daytrip to Monsterrat including the Santa Maria de Monsterrat Abbey, and hiking along the mountain to admire the panoramic views.
- Daytrip to Girona and Figueres with a walking tour of Girona and entrance to the Dali Museum.
Spain: Madrid
- Art History
- Business
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Media Studies
- Political Science
- Spanish Language & Culture
- Urban Studies
- Visit the Grand Hotel Meliá Fénix; learn about luxury hotel management and listen to its managers discuss how they use marketing strategies to attract high-level clients and celebrities
- Learn about Spanish business practices and trends with visits to local companies
- Explore history and politics in Spain’s capital on a site visit to the Palace of the Senate and Congress of Deputies
- Churros con chocolate
- Spanish cooking class
- Flamenco show
- Reina Sofia Museum
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Tapas dinner
- Daytrip to Toledo, including roundtrip transportation, walking tour of Toledo, and admissions to Catedral Primada, Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Jewish Quarter, Mosque of Christ of the Light, and El Greco Museum
- Daytrip to Segovia, including roundtrip transportation and guided city tour from the Roman Aqueduct to the Cathedral, with stops at the Casa de los Picos, Plaza Mayor, San Martin’s Church, and the Royal Alcázar
- Overnight excursion to Burgos, including roundtrip transportation; accommodations; walking tour of city with visits to Burgos Cathedral, Monasterio de las Huelgas, and the Cartuja de Miraflores; and a walk along the Camino de Santiago from Burgos to Hornillos
Spain: Seville
- Art History
- Business
- Communications
- Education
- Food & Nutrition
- International Relations
- Spanish Language & Culture
- Sports Science
- Sustainability Studies
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Learn about energy sustainability on a visit to the innovative technology company Abengoa, a local biodiesel factory
- Amplify your understanding of Spanish regional cuisine and eating for athletic performance in a hands-on Mediterranean diet workshop
- See history up close and personal on a tour of the Royal Alcázar Palace and the historic Jewish Quarter
- Sporting event
- Rowing on the Guadalquivir River
- Guided city bike tour
- Flamenco show
- Daytrip to Ronda, including roundtrip transportation, a guided tour of the historical city center, and local hike
- Daytrip to Tarifa and Baelo Claudia, including roundtrip transportation, guided tour of the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, and free time to enjoy the beach
- Overnight excursion to Morocco, including roundtrip transportation via coach bus and ferry, hotel accommodations, guided visits to medinas in Asilah and Chaouen, and a camel ride
“Each excursion, from the tapas cooking class to the flamenco workshop, provided a level of cultural engagement we could not provide for our students. They allowed us to bring the experiences back into the classroom to help frame much of the content of our psychology and public health courses. All of the CEA staff were generous in sharing their lived experience locally and abroad, and the personal connection and ability to compare/contrast cultures helped frame things for the students.”
England: London
Sample Subjects
- Business
- Communications
- Economics
- Health
- History
- Internships & Professional Development
- Literature
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Theater
- Writing
CEA CAPA-LED Learning Opportunities
- Engage with local entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals through site visits and guest speakers to learn about the business and social landscape of the UK.
- Analyze the impact of immigration and multi-culturalism after visiting diverse and famous areas like Brick Lane, the East End, Camden, or Brixton.
- Act or write in a theater workshop.
- Include bespoke internship placements in London to support student growth of cross-cultural communication skills and networking.
Cultural Engagement
- Tour the Houses of Parliament.
- Try food from around the world in famed multicultural spots like Camden Town and Borough Market.
- Quibble and question at Speaker's Corner.
- Explore a wide variety of renowned and free museums.
Excursions
- Visit Bath and Stonehenge for a glimpse into pre-historic and Regency Britain.
- Take the train to Cambridge for museums, punting, and a taste of life among the world's greatest minds.
- Travel to Brighton to explore the history and LGBTQIA+ culture in a quaint seaside town.
Australia: Sydney
- Architecture
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Communications
- Design
- Health
- Human Development
- Internships & Professional Development
- Sport Management
- Understand how indigenous Australians lived off the land, using plants for food and medicine through a tour of the Sydney Botanical Gardens.
- Evaluate the impact of settlement and social movements throughout history after touring The Rocks neighborhood.
- Include bespoke internship placements in Sydney to support student growth of cross-cultural communication skills and networking.
- Visit a local charity and learn how their community-focused work has impacts far beyond Sydney.
- Tour behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House.
- Climb a pylon at the base of Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge while learning the importance of the Bridge and surrounding areas to Sydney's history.
- Board a harbor cruise and enjoy lunch while learning about the city and its history.
- Head to the Blue Mountains for a day of trekking through the Bush, including a packed lunch and a meet and greet with native species at the wildlife park.
- Sleepover at the Taronga Zoo on a Roar and Snore.
- Visit Jervis Bay to learn about the stunning natural seascape, rich biodiversity, and ecological preservation efforts.
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