CEA CAPA Education Abroad in French Riviera, France

I had an absolutely incredible experience living in the picturesque town of Antibes in the French Riviera. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the stunning Mediterranean views, charming cobblestone streets, and the relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Travelling from Antibes was so easy with a train station within walking distance. I was able to go explore other countries almost every weekend, with Antibes being the perfect place to come home to. Whether lounging on the golden beaches, wandering through the quaint Old Town, or exploring nearby glamorous destinations, every day felt like a dream. Antibes, with its undeniable beauty and cultural, left an undeniable mark on my heart. Pros Beaches surrounding the town Easy Travel to other destinations Amazing CEA CAPA leaders Cons NONE

Studying abroad with CEA CAPA was a dream. It was such a fun and transformative experience, and in the best location. The French Riviera was absolutely stunning. The CEA CAPA team made sure we were comfortable in our new home, and arranged fun events and trips for us to see more of the area. I could not recommend this program more.

I had a great time studying abroad in the French Riviera with CEA. I had great people with me in an amazing place. While studying I also got to do an internship at the Cannes Film Festival. I am even going to return this year to work at the same company. Studying abroad with CEA made my dreams feel possible.

CEA French Riviera is truly the absolute best study abroad program you can choose for your study abroad experience. This program is quite niche, nestled in Antibes (the yacht capital of Europe), this program features studies at a top French Business School (SKEMA Sofia-Antipolis) in a place people around the world dream to live. You get to experience what it is like to live in a town right on the water, Antibes is the most beautiful place I think I have ever visited. On top of that major destinations such as Cannes, Grasse, Monaco, and Nice are a short train ride away. The very best part of this program is CEA's onsite director Kristen. She made this program for our group (which by the way was only 20 people). Kristen does so many excursions that you will find by the end of your program that you have seen all the French Riviera has to offer. She is always quick to answer questions, and offers fun onsite activities like wine tasting. CEA changed my life, they allowed me to go on a program most would never think to go on, and get a once in a lifetime experience! I can't wait to go back to Antibes soon, to enjoy my beautiful second home!

Studying abroad has easily been my greatest experience in life thus far and part of that is thanks to Kristen and CEA. Whether it was traveling for excursions every other weekend, catching a train or plane from Nice, or spending time in Antibes with other Americans or international students, every moment I spent was amazing. Cannot express how glad I was to visit the Côte d'Azur and cannot wait to go back!

Studying abroad with CEA in the French Riviera was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Living in an apartment or home stay in the small town of Antibes allows you to experience firsthand southern French culture every single day. Not to mention, it is an extremely beautiful piece of the world. CEA also provides excursions included in the program price, which allow you to see other parts of the country, learn its rich history, and divulge yourself in French delicacies! I would recommend CEA Study Abroad to anyone considering studying abroad, as they offer a vast variety of study locations, you have an On-Site Director who is there for anything you need (like setting up doctor's appointments), and you will be able to truly immerse yourself in the culture of your choosing.

I can very easily say that studying abroad in the French Riviera through CEA has been one of the best experiences of my life. Our on-site coordinator, Kristen, was like a second mom to our group of 24. The excursions and activities that she planned made my four months that much more special. Living in a different country for a semester can be scary, but it didn't take long before Antibes felt like my home. I feel so connected to Antibes that I plan to go back and visit every three years. And I have CEA to thank for it. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is considering studying abroad.

Studying abroad changed my life, and it’s all thanks to CEA! I’m so glad they have a program in the French Riviera. It was a small, close-knit group in the most surreal area. I fell in love with the town, region, and French culture there and I want to go back every day. My CEA coordinator made it feel like home away from home with the greatest excursions and events and are some of my favorite memories as a group. 3 months later, and all of us students who went are still in communication almost every day. I learned so much about myself and in growing in my independence and what better way to do that than this amazing program?! I will ALWAYS recommend this program to people!!

This program is amazing, I really think that it is so worth it! When I first decided to study abroad, I didn't know much about the Riviera and I am so glad I chose to come here! Coming in the fall was also such a good decision, the weather has been continually so amazing, it makes the changes in lifestyle much easier. The program is also smaller than most, I think because the French Riviera is lesser known than some other places. However, this is something I loved so much about the program, because we were able to really get to know each other and it made the memories better when we all got to experience them together. I would really recommend this program, and just CEA in general if you are looking to study abroad!

If you're looking to study abroad in France, the French Riviera should be at the top of your list! It is such a unique place to study abroad and the most beautiful area. You get such a different French cultural experience with it being a port city; it is slow paced and a comforting environment. It is a very safe area with plenty of fun things to do! And big cities like Nice, Monte-Carlo, and Cannes being only train rides away! You can visit bigger cities very easily, but I guarantee you'll be so excited to come back to your French Riviera life after a weekend away. It is so homey and easy to get around. I recommend anyone to come here! There are many classes offered, amazing professors, a great coordinator, and an amazing geographical area to put the cherry on top.

I am a unique college student. I am a retired professional skier competing on the World Tour and a Traumatic Brain Injury (10 days in a coma) survivor. If you asked me just last fall if I wanted to Study Abroad I would have said: "no, I'm too old, I just want to get my education over with and find a way to move on with my life."If you asked me now if it was a life-changing experience I would say yes. Last spring I made the decision to do the CEA program in the French Riviera. I decided because I realized how much I love different cultures and life experiences traveling abroad. I also chose CEA French Riviera because I love France, and CEA books your apartment. Do you know how hard it would be to book an apartment for Four months living abroad? I realized how lucky it is to combine education with global adventures, but I didn't think it would be life-changing. Let's face it: I had already been 27 countries as a professional athlete in front of a national television camera. I thought I had already had experiences that couldn't be topped. Well, my experiences have been different, and I have loved them. I was living for months not weeks. I was taking the public bus to school, and experiencing the actual culture. I want to build my career in communications (BtoB or BtoC) in marketing, sales, and advertising. My experiences this fall have shaped opportunities for my career success, and I have learned invaluable lessons about me as a person. The lessons I learned in this experience, both in the classroom and without were life changing and this Study Abroad experience will stay with me through life. I would recommend the CEA Study Abroad program in the French Riviera to anyone.

I had an amazing experience with CEA in the French Riviera! I am so so happy that I chose to study abroad with CEA. Everyone at CEA made this process so easy for me. From providing a travel voucher, to providing amazing housing and coordinating university classes, CEA is really there for you through every single step of study abroad. My CEA coordinator really helped me to feel comfortable in my new city by giving us tips and showing us where all the best places are. In my program we went on many day-trip excursions to discover the most beautiful places in the French Riviera - like Nice, Eze, Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, Grasse and many, many more! Coming to France, I would have been lost without CEA and my phenomenal CEA coordinator. I am so glad that I chose to study abroad with CEA and don't regret a single thing!

This study abroad experience is absolutley incredible, and does not get any less unbelievable as time goes on. I feel like I'm living a fairy tale, with my apartment just a 5 minute walk from the sea, and the backdrop of the alps all around. Antibes is beautiful, and we really got to appreciate the beauty of the whole of southern france with our leader Kristin's expert and kind guidance.

The French Riviera has very much to offer in terms of sights and and a social life, of this there is no doubt. Whether eating a fancy 2-hour long dinner with French friends or visiting one of the bars along the coast at pretty much any night of the week, you are bound to meet someone new and there is much potential to enjoy the location as a "vacation every day". However, this taste of French culture does not necessarily offer the best in academics in this reviewer's opinion, and if you are looking for a good place to find credits for school or challenge yourself, you may look elsewhere if you are not a Business major/minor. Although the program includes Business, Communications, and Liberal Arts, it is definitely fine-tuned for Business majors and does not leave much wiggle room otherwise. Regardless, still a wonderful experience and a great chance to test out French language knowledge and get a taste of French culture.

Studying in the French Riviera was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The area is absolutely beautiful and by buying a simple train ticket you can see so much. You can go to class and then spend the rest of the day by the beach or exploring the nooks and crannies of the old town of Antibes. The excursions are interesting and a lot of fun. Its very nice to have must see destinations included in the cost of the program. In terms of academics, SKEMA's level is quite varied. Some classes are challenging while some classes are an absolute breeze. SKEMA is a bit of party school, they have big parties every week. You never have to worry about being bored in the French Riviera.

Life in Antibes is what you make of it, just like any other program. This school is really designed for business students, so if you want challenging classes and interesting curriculum, that's what to study here. The liberal arts courses are easy, which gives you more freedom to travel, but they are a little unfulfilling. The location is perfect - Antibes is ideally situated on the Côte d'Azure so that you can see Nice, Monaco, Provence, and lots more. Our program director takes us on frequent excursions (which are included, by the way) so that we can make the most of our location. Italy, Switzerland, and Spain are close by if you're looking for easy international travel, and there are always frequent flights to the UK as well. The people here are really friendly and nice. If you're looking for full French immersion, I'm not sure this is exactly the place to do it, because the school is so international that there are people from all over, so the common language tends to be English. However, they are extremely welcoming to exchange students, and the students organize lots of social activities, so you're never without something to do. Overall, this program is, like I said, what you make of it, but if you take advantage of all that is presented to you, I know you'll absolutely fall in love with Antibes and the Riviera.