CEA CAPA Education Abroad in London, England

Name: CEA CAPA Education Abroad in London, England
Brand: CEA CAPA Education Abroad
SKU: 16032
Rating: 4.84 (175 reviews)

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Location

England
- London

Term

Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Subject Areas

Accounting Art History Biochemistry Biology Business Communications Computer Science Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Design Economics Education Engineering English Film Finance Food Science and Nutrition Geography Health Sciences History Hospitality International Relations Journalism Law Marketing Photography Political Science Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Sustainable Development Tourism +22

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Associates Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

5000

Price Details

Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.

What's Included

Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2023

Last Reviewed: May 07, 2025

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About Program

If you’re looking for a cosmopolitan experience filled with art, music, fashion, and food, London is the place for you! You can see it all with London’s 24-hour transportation system, one the best in the world. Stop by different cultural centers for a taste of other destinations, or visit the legendary London Eye or Sky Garden for incredible views!

Study at the centrally located CEA CAPA London Center or at one of our partner institutions, Goldsmiths College, University of Westminster, or London South Bank University. Whatever you choose, London will become your classroom. CEA CAPA includes relevant activities that complement course offerings and help you gain knowledge through visiting landmarks, honoring cultural traditions, attending performances, and interacting with locals.

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CEA CAPA students on Abbey Road in London, England

Iconic yellow brick houses in London, England

Graffiti of woman against red wall and yellow, blue, pink circles in London

CEA CAPA students at museum looking at paintings

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.

Neurodivergent Support

CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

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Academics 4.1
Support 4.75
Fun 4.6
Housing 4.65
Safety 4.75

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My experience with CEA CAPA was amazing!! The courses were specific to the British experience and I was able to broaden my global perspective. The field studies, day trips, and activities were great additions and allowed me to acclimate to the city. Faculty and staff at CEA CAPA were extremely helpful and understanding when asked questions about courses, the city, and more. The professors facilitated great class discussions and the small class sizes allowed for everyone's opinions to be shared.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

I was able to go to the Tim Burton Exhibition at the Design Museum with my film class!

As a nervous freshman in college studying abroad seemed far-fetched to say the least; however, London was nothing but transformative and eye-opening. The CEA CAPA program helped me immerse myself in numerous ways. For example, visiting Stonehenge & Bath; catching shows on the West End; and having English tea. In terms of academics, CAPA was in constant communication and emphasized community. All of my professors encouraged me to share my thoughts, challenge old beliefs, and create new ideas which spoke volumes to the atmosphere CAPA harbored. London was such a beautiful experience and the housing was a plus too--doubles with a kitchen and a bathroom! London is definitely worth the trip and CEA CAPA makes the journey unforgettable.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

To any future travelers on this program, my biggest piece of advice is to do everything! Even if it seems childish or unusual try new things. For example, go to a pottery class or join a salsa dancing class. Once I truly let go and let myself enjoy the little things I found small pockets of happiness.

Pros

sponsored events (Stonehenge & Bath; West End Shows; Pottery Nights)
wide network
LinkedIn workshops

Cons

commute to class

I enjoyed my time abroad with CEA CAPA because they made the experience worry free. They provided comfortable housing accommodations and gave us transportation cards allowing us to move around the city with ease. I also really enjoyed the day trips they organized for us to go on and get out of the city. In the classroom I really enjoyed all the field studies we got to go on for a more hands on approach to learning, these trips to me to places that I would have likely never have gone to otherwise.

My experience with CEA was awesome! I felt super supported the entire time I was in London, from our first afternoon tea on arrival day, to the mid-semester check in, to the final goodbye in at a local cafe. CEA CAPA made London feel a little more homey and a little more comfortable. They were always responsive when I had a question, and they continued to be even when I was out of London. Abroad can be scary, and it is nice to have a taste of home while you are there. I would definitely recommend studying abroad with CEA, I would do it again with so many more countries!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Snails in Paris

Pros

Support
Free food / coffee :)
Fast communication

Cons

Still an expense
Business like (at times) (but have to be of course)
Wish we did more together!

Honestly I loved the staff. I'll admit the crew responsible for answering questions before we went abroad were a bit shaky at times but overall they were solid. However the staff in london was absolutely incredible! They helped set up extra events for us, for instance they helped set up a bonus event in the london dungeon. Essentially, a haunted house event about a bit of history and urban legends. When we first arrived they helped guide us through the city and get acclimated in the next few days, all in all they were just amazing. I highly recommend.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

Jellied eels, they were ... an experience. I finished mine but let me say I think it should be a requirement that everyone tries them cause it is a damn experience.

Pros

Social skills growth
New experiences and visiting new places
Met new fun people

The excursions offered by CEA CAPA during my London program were superior. We went to Bath and then we had three options to go to other places I decided to go to Cambridge University. They also purchased tickets for us to go to a musical or a play. I chose to go to Wicked, this sparked my need to see other musicals in London. Seeing Wicked sparked my want to see more musicals during my time in London. Some of the shows I saw were: Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, and Six. CEA CAPA constantly had things for us to do and could recommend things to do as well.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Do not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and explore new things.

My semester in London was a dream come true! I loved the academics from CEA CAPA's program, including my wonderful professors and all the field trips they orchestrated for us. The organization also planned events and excursions to places like Bath, Stonehenge, Cambridge, and more, with several choices to attend shows on the West End. My housing arrangement felt safe and secure, and I roomed with flatmates who were all wonderfully agreeable; we really bonded. CEA CAPA also provided an Oyster Card for Zones 1 and 2, which allowed me to save money and travel so much within the city itself. I would highly recommend going to London with this program!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Download apps like CityMapper, Trainline, and TFL for transportation. I also suggest getting a rail card if you are a young person because it will save you SO much money!

Pros

Beautiful Architecture and History
Easy Transportation
Multicultural Food

Cons

Weather
Being Away from Home
Travel Fatigue

I had never thought it possible for me to study abroad, especially in London, England. I'm from a rural village in Ohio with multiple marginalized identities that felt like barriers to going abroad. I saw an opportunity through my university though, and took it! The purpose of this specific study abroad was to conduct personal research at various archives in London, England. It was an amazing experience to be able to exist in such a historic city, but to also dig through what has been preserved in their archival records physically and digitally. Now I actually want to get my master's degree in London, and feel that it is possible.

Questions & Answers

What is the oldest age of students studying there?

There is no minimum or maximum but most people will be between 18 and 22 while studying abroad

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program as a future arts administrator who hopes to gain experience in the theatre industry. Having access to the West End and other artistic nonprofit institutions was an integral part of me choosing this program. It was incredibly valuable for me to get to experience the arts climate in London.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

SUNY Oswego has different staff in the study abroad office that work with specific programs. I worked heavily with my university program representative, who walked me through the campus application, program application, finances, class selection, and flight booking. The program helped by being in contact with the rep to help me with choices, and also planned logistics such as housing and placement.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Budget smart! London is expensive, not so much in groceries but moreso because living in a city has a lot of unexpected inconveniences that require you to buy things during your day. Also, if you want to travel, set aside an entirely different budget, it cost me roughly $300-$400 to travel outside the UK on the weekends, so if that’s a goal, plan for it.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

During my time in this program I would wake up early in the day and get on the tube to go to the CAPA center or my Internship location in person screen. From there I would either spend about three hours in class working with professors and small groups or I would be at my intern location doing miscellaneous work with the theatre company. My evenings and weekends would be spent with friends exploring.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear was definitely making friends. You go into this experience not knowing anyone typically or if you’re lucky knowing one or two people from your school. CAPA does a great job at socializing with you with other people from other schools in a variety of different ways. I gained more confidence as a person and was able to better adapt to situations following.

What is a hot tip about living in London?

Want to save money when going out? Most museums in London have free admission, and theatre tickets are ridiculously cheap if you look on TodayTix. Also, although buying pints at pubs is a cultural staple, £5 at a pub is about $7 in the states, which adds up ridiculously quickly.

Ellie Telander

2018 Alum

Brianna Bosco

2013 Alum

Francesca Smeriglio

2015 Alum

Allison Knapp

2014 Alum

Cassie Naes

2014 Alum

Meghan Murphy

2014 Alum

Emily McGeary

2014 Alum

Kiley Shanks

2013 Alum

Emily Feeley

2013 Alum

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Cassandra Peacock

Program

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in London, England

Job Title

CEA London Program Director

Cassandra was born in the UK but at a very early age, her parents relocated to Mexico where she grew up. She returned to the UK 17 years later, and the experience shaped the person she is today. Cassandra loved being abroad so much that she also worked for Royal Caribbean on many different ships, only to find herself back in her beloved London… finally!

woman smiling by a bridge

What position do you hold at CEA? What has been your career path so far?

I have always been a Program Director for CEA; some of those years I worked in Mexico and now I’m in the UK, making me the only CEA employee with that characteristic! I have a major in Tourism Administration and a Masters in International Business. Before joining CEA, I worked as a teacher for different age groups, I worked on board of one of the largest ships at sea circumnavigating the world. After a few years I needed to be back on land, so I found myself the best job ever… at CEA! Ever since, I have never looked back. I believe in helping our students make the most out of their experience and help them avoid any unnecessary stress -- without stealing those moments of “sink or swim” that shape character for the rest of their lives.

Why is language learning and cultural immersion important to you?

I often say that if you speak one language you are worth one, if you speak two….you are worth double. We should always be open to new cultures, ideas, different ways of doing things, because staying flexible makes you stay young. We live in an interconnected world where we are no longer dislocated from anything or anywhere, and as we understand each other’s way of life, the more things will make sense. This will undoubtedly help us come to terms with other regions of the world, as more often than not we believe to hold the truth, when in reality, most of the time we only have a glimpse of it. As we see and experience how the world evolves and becomes a more integrated place, it is necessary to comprehend where the rest of the world is coming from.

What changes would you make to the study abroad industry?

I would like for our students to have a fully immersive study abroad experience. However, with today’s digital communications, it’s very easy to always have one foot in each continent, which, in my opinion, is a distraction to the power of NOW, HERE, and THEN. I would like students to realize that not only the body is here, but the soul must be too. As much as we benefit from Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, etc., I can’t help thinking that it’s a double-edged sword that takes away some of the real depth the study abroad experience has to offer. I strongly believe that we have a massive influence on our students, and the profound effect we have on them means we are always eager to be on top of trends, forgetting about how things are “always” done and seeing how things could be done better in the future.

Describe a time when you felt especially proud to be part of the CEA team.

I always feel special about being part of CEA. That’s why I have been with the company for 11 years in two different countries! There are many occasions that feel special, like when a student says “thank you” and you see a spark in their eyes, when they say “I love everything you do for us,” when looking after them during a hospital stay or an excursion, when I see them having a blast because of activities I have organized. Every day is an open opportunity to feel special and each student is an open door to walk through, so we better make sure we leave the best impression ever and along the way leave them with enough encouragement to never give up their dreams.

Jim Parsons

Craig Kench

London Director of International Internships

Location

Location:

London

Currency:

English Pound

Weather:

Jan-Mar

52 F / 36 F

Apr-Jun

70 F / 43 F

Jul-Sep

73 F / 52 F

Oct-Dec

61 F / 37 F

Airports:

London-Heathrow

( LHR )

Gatwick

( LGQ )

London Stansted

( STN )

London, although typically regarded for its architecture and city lifestyle, is made up of 40% public green space in the form of incredibly lush parks. London has created an environment where you can spend the day enjoying city life and then escape to Primrose hill, the Thames, or a walk by the canals.

About CEA CAPA Education Abroad

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