Sevilla-beautiful city for studying abroad! Past Review
By Aga P (chemistry, Montclair State University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Seville, Spain
Study abroad was the best choice of my life. I've experienced spanish culture. It helped me to learn how to live independently and manage my free time.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Study abroad in Sevilla, Spain was fantastic experience. I couldn't have asked for anything more, except to stay for longer. I highly recommend CEA program.We went to different excursions and had awesome time! I love my Spanish professor and the way she taught my class! I want to go study abroad again! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
CEA has great people. They are friendly and helpful. If you need any advice or help just ask someone from the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the apartment with 5 girls. I didn't need to buy anything. |
| * Food: |
I recommend going out for tapas. There are plenty of restaurants in Sevilla! My favorite food in Spain was KEBAB-I miss it so much here! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips arranged by our program were amazing! We went to flamenco show, bullfight! It was a good way to see culture and traditon of host country. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safety in my host city's was good. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 had to use the host conutry language in everyday interactions. Most people do not speak good English in Sevilla. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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Comments
I had time of my life! One of my favorite thing in CEA program was photography contest, which made me explore city! My friend and I won 1st price and we had free spa day! great time..
Aga October 14, 2011
