The Catholic University of America
University Information
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States
Important Dates and Deadlines
All Catholic University students must apply through Cardinal Go Abroad. Relevant deadlines can be found at http://goabroad.cua.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewDeadlines
"The experience of studying abroad in Costa Rica was life-changing and affected not only my college experience but my future career choices."
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"I learned so much about Greece, Greek History, culture, food, etc. I cannot overestimate how amazing Athens is and how helpful CYA is to experiencing life here."
Patrick C Pallisco The Catholic University of America
"I was very impressed with my fellow students, especially those from Texas A&M who made up the majority in my cohort. Their values and ambitions were very solid and a welcome change from students I know from non religious eastern elite schools. "
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"The SIT Czech Arts and Social Change Program truly stands out from every other study abroad program I had considered. The small cohort, supportive program staff, and local professors make the academic courses rigorous and culturally enriching. Each course offered an opportunity for both classroom and experiential learning, taki..."
Elizabeth Denhol The Catholic University of America
"I have always been someone who travels, but when you decide to study abroad and fully adopt a new culture you learn so much more about yourself, your friends, and the whole world. "
Natalie Colonna The Catholic University of America
"Education abroad was worth every penny. I can speak French at an advanced to boarder line fluent level. The traveling was incredible. Every country was a different adventure with new challenges."
Andrew Richardson The Catholic University of America
"I learned how to fit in with the Spanish culture and how to become more spontaneous. This experience was extremely worthwhile. I would do it again in a heart beat."
A student The Catholic University of America
"The gift of traveling and encountering new people every day. I gained a lot of independence. Yes it was completely worthwhile. Everyone should do a semester abroad."
Frank Gaetani The Catholic University of America
"Absolutely. I refined my French skills, met amazing people (locals and Americans), and finally understood l'art de vivre that everyone tells me about."
A student The Catholic University of America
"I learned that there's more than meets the eyes and traveling isn't a privilege but a right everyone should have but unfortunately can't. "
Vanessa Rincon The Catholic University of America
"I learned a lot about what it was like to be independent as well as how much of a responsibility it is to plan trips."
A student The Catholic University of America
"Improved my German, learned soooooo much about EU politics and different aspects about it, gained more confidence in myself"
Adrienne Thompson The Catholic University of America
"Well this is a big question. How do I explain the new perspective I have? How do I explain that God led me to Costa Rica, showed me a whole new sort of world, and opened my eyes to new ways of life? How do I say "I gained language skills" and leave it at that? No, I can't really explain in a study abroad review what the experie..."
Erin Fleishman The Catholic University of America
"I gained a greater proficiency in Spanish, a familiarity with another culture, and came back with my girlfriend and future wife. Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. "
Matthew Woods The Catholic University of America
"Not only did my ability to speak French improved tremendously, but I also became more confident in both traveling and immersing myself in a foreign culture. I also found a newfound love for the French people and the French country, and I hope one day to return to live there. Study abroad left me with bigger goals and bigger drea..."
Abigail Taleon The Catholic University of America
"My time in Costa Rica was completely worthwhile! I gained so many skills and confidence during my time abroad. "
Anna Quattrone The Catholic University of America
"I gained language skills, an understanding of local culture, a broader understanding of the world, travel experience, friends, and many learning experiences from my time abroad. I think that it was one of the most worthwhile things that I have ever done. "
A student The Catholic University of America
"There is nothing more exciting than discovering a new place and feeling more at home than ever. There is never a gloomy day in Buenos Aires. The city is vibrant and happening 24/7. Every aspect about the culture of the Porteño life is admirable. Starting with the greeting of a kiss on the cheek- this friendly and somewhat in..."
Kathleen D The Catholic University of America
"Absolutely. I learned so much spanish, the importance of being a global citizen, how to drink properly, and so much more. "
Caroline B The Catholic University of America
"I learned to be more confident in my french speaking ability. I learned to enjoy spending time alone. Not that I often spent time alone, but I found walking around the city by myself as a stress relieve and an enjoyable use of my time."
Tara P The Catholic University of America
"I am finishing my Bachelors in Nursing, with a Spanish minor, so I was looking for a unique internship in a hospital setting. I applied to Adelante with this in mind, and they found a great choice for me! I was placed in a hospital with an orthopedic surgeon. I assisted him in the operating room and in consultations before and a..."
A student The Catholic University of America
"I love Sol's Program because everything is included and very organized... the homestays, the excursions, and activities are all great and help to improve Spanish! My class size of 3 people and my wonderful professor were extremely beneficial. The directors here are all very knowledgeable and have helped me out with anything I ne..."
A student The Catholic University of America
"Being independent. Somewhat. I gained independence though a stressful event. "
A student The Catholic University of America
"Because fluent in Spanish, now look at people differently and more open to people different from me"
A student The Catholic University of America
"It was definitely worthwhile. I feel like I became more independent and I learned how to do things and figure things out on my own."
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