Study Abroad in Sevilla! Past Review
By Julie A (Elementary Education And Spanish, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Seville, Spain
I loved my study abroad experience! I learned how to become more independent and enjoy what life has to offer. In America we have different priorities and studying abroad has definitely made me question some of them. I got to figure myself out and gain a better understanding of people from other areas of the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading system was a lot more intense than the grading system in America. Some of the professors had unrealistic expectations, as we were not native speakers. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I feel as though the program was very unorganized and did not offer the perks that other programs offered. If I would do it again, I would choose a different program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my family, but there were too many other students living there while I was staying with them for a semester. Everyone was very nice, but the turn over rate for students was incredible. |
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Always a ton of food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I got to travel a lot and experience the life outside of the classroom. I enjoyed living life as a "Spaniard" |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe walking by myself. At night, it was always nice to be with other students just in case something were to happen. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced with my family and a few friends. I spoke a lot of English. I wish I would have spoke Spanish more often. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live 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 loved Sevilla and would recommend studying there! As for the program, I would have done it again with someone else. I loved the people that worked for CEA, but I felt as though it was unorganized. The people are nice, caring, and know you by name, but I would have liked to experience a different program that was a little more organized. |
