Study abroad, you won't regret it. Past Review
By Timothy C (Spanish Language and Literature., Trinity University) for
CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad de Sevilla |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was easier but I learned as much as i would have in the US. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Directors are amazing, facility was superb, and their expertise in the study abroad field was impeccable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Quality of food was stellar. She was a great cook. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Spain is an incredibly historic place. Tons of cool places to visit. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt in danger, although some of my friends (especially girls) were followed home by strange men. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You spend a lot if you go out a lot at night. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Speak with locals of your own age, I spoke Spanish every day with my host family and with my spanish friends. |
Other Program Information
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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? | students who already have a solid base in spanish would really enjoy this. |
