Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Semester in Seville Past Review

By (Towson University) - abroad from 09/06/2017 to 12/20/2017 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Seville, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
For my first time abroad, I learned so much about cultural diversity and how to communicate with a second language. It was a life lesson and experience that was worth every second.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Seville ended up being the perfect city, especially on a budget, and CEA included a lot in our tuition. They were helpful in every aspect.

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)

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Intermediate 2

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cost
  • Classes
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Living Situation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known that I didn't have to stress so much about my time abroad. Once I got here, I realized I had so much help here and everything would go smoothly.