What's Included When You Study Abroad with CEA

Students arriving before the pick-up time on their program start date will be greeted at their designated airport by a friendly CEA representative and taken to their CEA housing. Review our Onsite Policies for arrival airports, times and general guidelines.

• A worry-free start to your CEA program
• Added convenience and comfort upon your arrival in your host city

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff hosts a reception, where you’ll meet your group and discuss what you need to know about living in your host city and attending classes. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees at the academic institution on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” abroad.

Standard housing is always included in the price of your program, but some students select CEA's Optional Housing due to certain amenities. Review each option to find the best match for you. Each CEA destination offers a unique blend of housing options, some of which may include:

• Apartment
• Homestay
• Residence Hall
• And more...

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of your host city, giving you a deeper understanding of the country as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Day excursions to nearby destinations like volcanoes, beaches, wineries, coffee farms and cultural landmarks
• Multi-day excursions to more distant locales to experience history and culture outside of a classroom environment

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with local culture. Examples include:

• Walking tours of the city
• Visits to local landmarks
• Language exchange partners
• Intramural sports at the university
• Volunteer & internship opportunities
• Tours of local museums
• Movie night
• Food, food & more food (taste your way through the culture)
• And more!

CEA's staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Coffee or tea outings
• Local cuisine samplings
• Going to a show in the city
• Visiting national parks
• Farewell Events

Our staff resides and works locally in your host city. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings. Most locations also house a CEA office to assist in making our staff readily available to you. Staff provide:

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons, sports clubs or volunteer opportunities
• Counsel and assistance with cross-cultural information, culture shock, health issues and emotional comfort
• Support with your academic and housing issues

Each university we partner with offers additional services as part of your study abroad program. Your CEA site specialist can review these services in detail with you, in addition to your international staff once you arrive overseas. Examples include:

• University ID
• Computer lab
• Language lab
• Media center
• Student café
• Access to sports facilities
• Campus bookstore
• And more...

Staying connected while abroad becomes easy with the Cell Hire cell phone that CEA arranges for you to have during your experience. Rental fees, shipping fees and incoming calls are all free – all you have to do is order your phone before you leave home!

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

As a student on a CEA program, you often will receive other additonal perks. Examples include:

• Discounted rates at the local gym
• Sport activities offered through the university
• Discounted rates at many facilities with student ID
• Discounted rates for hair salons

Our admissions team will assist you in finding the program that best fits your needs, locating funding to offset the cost of your program, and taking the right steps to prepare for international travel and education abroad. They also will assist you in preparing arrangements with your home institution for the credit transfer process, which is ultimately your school's decision. Whether it's how to use the transportation system abroad or how to use your ATM card, we'll help you make the most of your studies while you're overseas.

• Admissions Counselors
• Site Specialists
• Student Account Coordinators

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions CEA works with, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online maps showing the location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account helps you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with StudentUniverse to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. The company advocates for students, working directly with airlines to get the best prices possible. They are able to negotiate special fares because airlines can depend on their patented verification technology to make sure that students are the ones benefiting from these reduced fares.

The same site specialist who helped you plan for your program is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts

Once you complete your CEA program, you will receive one official transcript from your study abroad academic institution as a part of your program price. You may opt to have this transcript automatically sent to your home institution 90 days after completion of your program and payment of any/all outstanding fees.

• Be sure to elect this option when applying, OR
• Fill out the CEA Transcript Release Form

Many of our alumni stay actively involved in international travel (having been bitten by the bug, how could you not?) and choose to stay in touch with faculty, staff and friends from their time studying abroad with CEA. We invite you to share your experiences with others.

• Stay connected to your new friends and CEA staff via CEA's Facebook page and City Group pages
• Share your expertise with prospective study abroad students via CEA's Study Abroad blog, e-mail Marketing@GoWithCEA.com to submit a post
• Put your study abroad passion to use and become a CEA Alumni Ambassador on your home campus

Why not? Go again and we'll give you an alumni price. (But you better send us photos this time!)

• Go Again study abroad program discount

We've made it easier to find the information you need to help you choose the program that's right for you. Share the following with your university advisor and parents and get their input on your decision.

• Online course descriptions and syllabi to assist you in obtaining pre-approval from your university, including language of instruction, recommended credits and contact hours
• Online sample budgets
• Online program calendar
• Information on the academic institutions CEA works with, including accreditation, historical background and grading system
• Online maps showing the location of academic institutions and the CEA office in proximity to area monuments and attractions

CEA has created interactive tools to assist you in planning your study abroad program.

• MyCEA Account helps you manage your study abroad application, payments, fees and other planning
• Casa, your online housing application and selection program

CEA has arranged a partnership with StudentUniverse to offer students discounts in planning their travel arrangements. The company advocates for students, working directly with airlines to get the best prices possible. They are able to negotiate special fares because airlines can depend on their patented verification technology to make sure that students are the ones benefiting from these reduced fares.

CEA offers an in-depth welcome orientation for the students in your program. CEA staff hosts a reception, where you’ll meet your group and discuss what you need to know about living in your host city and attending classes. Topics will cover a variety of subjects including:

• Local customs
• Extracurricular activities
• CEA policies
• Health and safety information

CEA Global Education takes care of administrative and registration processes, as well as payment of tuition fees at the academic institution on behalf of students.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Course registration

Based on availability, you may choose from diverse housing arrangements, allowing you to experience “living like a local” abroad.

Standard housing is always included in the price of your program, but some students select CEA's Optional Housing due to certain amenities. Review each option to find the best match for you. Each CEA destination offers a unique blend of housing options, some of which may include:

• Apartment
• Homestay
• Residence Hall
• And more...

CEA organizes regular day and overnight trips to culturally and historically relevant destinations outside of your host city, giving you a deeper understanding of the country as a whole, as well as surrounding sub-cultures, populations and landscapes. Examples include:

• Day excursions to nearby destinations like volcanoes, beaches, wineries, coffee farms and cultural landmarks
• Multi-day excursions to more distant locales to experience history and culture outside of a classroom environment

CEA offers you a variety of cultural activities to help you connect with local culture. Examples include:

• Walking tours of the city
• Visits to local landmarks
• Language exchange partners
• Intramural sports at the university
• Volunteer & internship opportunities
• Tours of local museums
• Movie night
• Food, food & more food (taste your way through the culture)
• And more!

CEA's staff organizes opportunities for you to socialize and interact with your classmates in more casual settings. Examples include:

• Coffee or tea outings
• Local cuisine samplings
• Going to a show in the city
• Visiting national parks
• Farewell Events

Our staff resides and works locally in your host city. They'll meet you at the airport, provide you with valuable information about the city and guide you through acclimating to your new and exciting surroundings. Most locations also house a CEA office to assist in making our staff readily available to assist you. Staff provide:

• A local perspective on additional travel opportunities in your host country
• Assistance in securing personalized services such as music lessons, sports clubs or volunteer opportunities
• Counsel and assistance with cross-cultural information, culture shock, health issues and emotional comfort
• Support with your academic and housing issues

Each university we partner with offers additional services as part of your study abroad program. Your CEA site specialist can review these services in detail with you, in addition to your international staff once you arrive overseas. Examples include:

• University ID
• Computer lab
• Language lab
• Media center
• Student café
• Access to sports facilities
• Campus bookstore
• And more...

Staying connected while abroad becomes easy with the Cell Hire cell phone that CEA arranges for you to have during your experience. Rental fees, shipping fees and incoming calls are all free – all you have to do is order your phone before you leave home!

• Phone
• Rapid charger
• In-car charger
• Travel adapter
• Protective cover
• Instruction booklet
• Carry bag
• Pre-paid return pack

As a student on a CEA program, you often will receive other additonal perks. Examples include:

• Discounted rates at the local gym
• Sport activities offered through the university
• Discounted rates at many facilities with student ID
• Discounted rates for hair salons

The same site specialist who helps you plan for your program is available to assist you with completing your university's process to obtain credit and check off any course requirements.

• Advising on how to transfer course credit
• Assistance with transcripts