Why choose CEA CAPA
Custom Study Abroad Programs

CEA CAPA has a team dedicated to program development and design, offering expertise on current trends in education abroad and personalized advising on program structure and pricing feasibility. This team’s support includes:

• Consultation with dedicated Custom Program Developers to explore program vision and goals 
• Specialized program inclusions to align with student learning outcomes
• Flexible pricing options for your budget

CEA CAPA is here to support your institution’s academic goals. Our team will collaborate with you to design and deliver the program's learning components, which may include:

• Academic centers + facilities with technology equipped classrooms
• Active learning opportunities such as professional site visits to local businesses and organizations, guest lectures, and academic workshops
• Experiential career readiness placements, such as credit bearing internship or business consulting placements in a wide variety of disciplines
• Local faculty instruction
• Curriculum development (if needed)
• Grade reports and transcripts

Learn more about CEA CAPA’s Academic Approach

CEA CAPA will collaborate with you to develop a robust calendar of events to connect students and faculty with the culture of the chosen program destination.

• Cultural workshops and entrances to local sites of interest
• Volunteer opportunities
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Excursions (day trips and overnight)

CEA CAPA will arrange housing and local transportation for your group, which may include:

• Student housing in shared apartments, residence halls, or homestays
• Private faculty apartment accommodations
• Airport transfers and local public transit cards

CEA CAPA's Marketing team provides a consultative approach to assist in promoting and recruiting for each custom program. Customized marketing support can include:

• Flyers, posters, presentations, digital signage, social media posts, and email campaign templates highlighting your program.
• Assistance with on-campus informational sessions, presentations, tabling at study abroad fairs, and more.

Your custom program will receive robust support from dedicated staff in the US and abroad, including:

• Programming Support: Our team collaborates with you to ensure all academic and logistical elements are aligned with your goals ensuring we deliver a high-quality program experience.
• Enrollment Management: CEA CAPA offers end-to-end enrollment support to help manage student enrollment, including communications, housing coordination, course registration, and collection of essential student information.
• Student Advising: Students receive personalized advising from experienced staff on topics such as visas, health and safety, cultural integration, and pre-departure preparation, ensuring they feel confident and supported throughout their experience.

Our CEA CAPA custom program locations have dedicated staff to guide students and faculty in-country. Each program has a comprehensive orientation process and offers a high level of hands-on support throughout the duration of the program.

• Onsite Orientation: CEA CAPA will provide an orientation for all participants upon arrival, including an overview of CEA CAPA support resources; local medical services and emergency response measures; public transport and accessibility; and opportunities to explore and engage with a new home, learning space, and culture.
• Faculty & Program Support: CEA CAPA staff ensure the program runs smoothly and according to plan. They can assist with any questions or concerns related to program resources, bookings, housing, and other guidance.
• Student Advising & Support: CEA CAPA staff are trained to offer personalized support to students on a wide range of topics, including health and safety, academic advising, travel and local engagement, housing and roommate issues, and cultural integration. They also provide guidance on navigating emotional, social, and identity-related challenges, ensuring students feel supported in all aspects of their experience abroad.

CEA CAPA prioritizes the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff at each step of the custom program process.

• In all CEA CAPA locations, we’ve established emergency response procedures and safety protocols aligned with the Forum on Education Abroad’s Standards of Good Practices. In addition, we utilize resources from the U.S. Department of State, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
• CEA CAPA enrolls all students and faculty leaders in a mandatory medical insurance and emergency support plan. This uniform policy ensures that program participants have the insurance coverage they need abroad, while allowing CEA CAPA staff to respond expediently and consistently if emergencies arise.
• Learn more about Health, Wellness, & Safety Abroad.