Why choose CEA CAPA
Custom Study Abroad Programs

CEA CAPA is here to support the institution’s academic efforts. Our team will work with to curate the academic components of the program. Academic components can include:

• Academic centers + facilities with technology equipped classrooms
• Credit bearing part-time and full-time internship placement options in a wide variety of disciplines
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Professional site visits to local businesses and organizations
• Guest lectures
• Local faculty instruction
• Curriculum development
• Grade reports and transcripts

CEA CAPA’s will develop a robust calendar of events to connect students and faculty with the culture of the chosen program destination. We will work with the institution to select culture activities and experiences that align with the theme and learning outcomes of the program.

• Cultural activities and entrances
• Program calendar of active learning events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Welcome/farewell dinners
• Group meals
• Excursions (day trips and overnight)

Institutions can rely on us to ensure every detail is taken care of for the custom program abroad-from accommodations and classroom space to student visa advising, and risk management.

• Accommodations in shared student apartments, residence halls, hotels, or homestays
• Faculty services and support, including apartment accommodation
• Airport transfer/pickup
• Pre-departure and onsite orientations
• Classroom space and academic calendar
• Experienced and dedicated onsite support staff
• Insurance and risk management
• 24/7 emergency phone
• Health and safety locater app
• Visa advising for students and faculty

CEA CAPA's Partner Marketing team is here to provide a consultative marketing approach to assist in promoting and recruiting for the 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, etc.

Each custom program is assigned a dedicated US-based CEA CAPA Custom Program Manager. Pre-departure support includes:

• Pre-Departure Programming Support: CEA CAPA will arrange video conference calls to introduce CEA CAPA’s onsite team and review all aspects of the program proposal details. The CEA CAPA Custom Program Manager will work closely with the institution personnel to finalize program inclusions and incorporate the program elements into a final program calendar by 30 days prior to the program start date.
• Pre-Departure Student Advising: A dedicated CEA CAPA Student Advisor is the main contact for your students from the time they are confirmed until the program beings. Advisors are trained to advise students on a variety of topics including health and safety, identity, and cultural integration.
• Enrollment Management: CEA CAPA can design customized pre-departure communications to capture student information and preferences such as: emergency contact information, health information, housing preferences, course registration, and more.
• Pre-Departure Orientation: CEA CAPA can organize a virtual pre-departure orientation for the group, which may be recorded. This orientation can set expectations for the program, review health and safety protocols, advise on entry into the country, and provide recommendations for packing.

Each CEA CAPA custom program location has dedicated staff who are fully available to assist 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.

• Faculty & Program Support: CEA CAPA staff are responsible for ensuring 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 available to advise students on any issues they may encounter while abroad and are trained to deal with the variety of issues such as health and safety, personal and academic advising, travel and specific cultural events and activities, housing and roommate issues, identity, and cultural integration.

We prioritize 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 also 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.