Sevilla: A Beautiful City Past Review
By A student (Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University) - abroad from 01/19/2012 to 05/11/2012 with
CIEE: Seville - Language & Society
My experience was definitely worthwhile, I learned so much about Spanish culture.
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? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
great resources, not that rigorous academically |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
homestay, great way to practice the language |
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tapas were cheap and a fun way to hang out with friends |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
so many Americans in Seville, and without taking classes with Spaniards it was hard to meet locals |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
n/a |
| * Safety: |
men will sometimes make comments to women, but I never felt threatened and Seville felt very safe overall. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 10-15 euro |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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? | SPAN 2190 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | TALK TO YOUR AMERICAN FRIENDS IN SPANISH. You will practice with your host family and in your classes, but spend time outside class/your homestay speaking in order to reinforce your language skills. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You have to make an effort to get to know Spaniards, but if you do they are very friendly. |
