Study Abroad in Sevilla: A Life Changing Experience Past Review
By Pamela D (Global Studies/ Business, Providence College) for
CIEE: Seville - Business + Society
My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about myself, my country, and the world. I highly recommend to anyone to study abroad because it forces you to change your perspective and become more open-minded.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | International Marketing, International Finance, Services Management, European Economy |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was very different because most classes relied on only two grades: midterm exam and final exam. Some classes had projects or presentations, but classes were mostly lecture with two exams. |
|
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administrators, Jaime and Virginia, were so friendly and helpful with everything from grammar to culture. They showed a special interest in each students' experience and worked hard to ensure that everyone benefited from the program. |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family, they were very kind and welcoming. My host mother was always very generous and willing to help me with anything I needed. |
| * Food: |
The quantity of food was more than enough, but it was sometimes difficult adjusting to Spanish cuisine. |
|
* 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
|
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) |
|
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I was well prepared when I went abroad. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
|
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Classes were conducted entirely in Spanish and I practiced by speaking Spanish with my host family and friends. |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
