CEPA Foundation
https://www.cepa-foundation.org/
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CEPA Foundation is a program provider offering 2 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Internship abroad programs in 1 country such as France.
Welcome students, teachers, colleagues and friends! CEPA Foundation provides students with a large variety of semester and summer study abroad opportunities. The non-profit organization seeks to encourage the students’ personal and career development by exposing them to the perspectives and culture of other nations.
Study Abroad with CEPA Foundation
"On top of learning important intercultural communication and leadership skills, I also learned a lot about myself and how I work with others in a new environment. It was an invaluable experience for a college graduate. "
Lilly Renaud Georgia College & State University
"In addition to learning about how to interact with people of various cultures and backgrounds, I learned about the features of my own culture that cause me to react and respond to the world. Being immersed in the French culture was very beneficial to our studies because we were seeing firsthand the differences in cultures and th..."
Iliana Ward Georgia College & State University
"I learned a lot about the cultures of many European countries. It was very much worthwhile to me. "
A student West Virginia University
"It was a ideal setting to learn and experience French culture, close to Germany and other countries as well. It was an interesting experience to view the lifestyles of another culture over a long time and see what parts of your life that you never thought about might be able to be changed or improved by thinking about it differe..."
A student University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"I improved in the French language, I made a lot of friends, and I got to travel a lot in my free time. "
Anthony Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU
"Definitely worthwhile. It is important to learn the local language and step out of your comfort zone. "
Cameron Geer Georgia State University
"I still have 2 months of the program left, but have had an incredible time here. I’ve traveled many places in Europe and have met some of the most amazing friends. The university has given me opportunities to grow academically in ways I don’t think my home university would have been able to do. "
A student University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"I learned so many things about other cultures through the other international students I met in classes. It was fascinating to see the similarities and differences between education, and the way everybody lives in Europe. "
Andrea Crooks University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"I learned a lot about myself. I gained several life lessons that I will apply in the future. Finally, I got to experience different cultures. "
Elizabeth Crawford West Virginia University
"more about how i can trust myself to be independent. "
Allyna W West Virginia University
"From this experience, I gained a new sense of confidence and independence that I will carry with me from now on. Being able to see the world and travel on my own has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to grow as a person. "
Hannah J West Virginia University
"I have learned so much about travel, the cultures, people from all over the world, and so much more. 100% worthwhile!"
A student University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
"I gained a lot being abroad alone, and having freedom in that sense."
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile, and taught me a lot about myself that I was afraid to admit. I also learned so much about Europe that the history books did not include, and I must say it is intriguing to learn about a countries history while being able to visit the monumental areas. "
Shinnay Richards Georgia State University
"- being more independent to treat things around me, self-management skills - got self understanding for the future - learned european acdemic things (I was really impressed with European legal system) - met nice friends "
A student
"This was extremely worthwhile for me. I study political science at my home university and have always wanted to see how other political institutions work and how people interact with them. This program gave me that opportunity and much more. I was able to see the places I had written on my bucket list since I was young... my lif..."
Courtney Blinn Birmingham-Southern College
"This experience was definitely worthwhile, as I became more independent, more competent, and less self-conscious about my ability to enter, explore, and settle into a foreign place. I learned more about my own lifestyle and found new habits I want to introduce back home to live in a more enjoyable way."
Hunter Wolff University of Florida
"I became more independent than I thought possible and I pushed myself out of my comfort zone every day. It was worthwhile. I am a happier and more confident individual now. "
A student Birmingham-Southern College
"Knowledge, language, tolerance"
A student West Virginia State University
"i learned to work along side people with different values and perspectives. It was absolutely a worthwhile experience! "
Guy S West Virginia University
"European perspectives and new cultures, and how to live in a foreign country "
A student Strasbourg University / Université de Strasbourg
"Broadened experiences and great friends. It was absolutely worthwhile"
Alex A Georgia State University
"I learned a lot like on having to compromise and work with foreign students. It was worthwhile."
Nicole C Georgia State University
"I enjoyed being in France and having many excursions planned for us, so we could easily learn about the city and history. This is not a cultural immersion program. "
Emma v West Virginia University
"I gained an incredible global perspective, and it really has changed my life for the better "
Charlotte C University of Virginia