My Amazing Study Abroad Experience in Sevilla, Spain! Past Review
By A student (Winthrop University) - abroad from 01/31/2017 to 05/12/2017 with
Academic Studies Abroad: Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
So worthwhile! Would do it again in a heartbeat. I gained more independence, more confidence in myself. I gained language skills, travel skills, and a greater knowledge of other countries!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was one of the best parts of my study abroad experience! She made Sevilla feel like a home away from home. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Going to the doctor was super easy, and medication is inexpensive. |
* Safety: |
Always felt safe, even when walking home alone. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew then to enjoy every single moment because you think that four months is a long time, but it goes by so quick and you miss it! |