Learning spanish and traveling the world. Past Review
By A student (Kinesiology, Western Washington University) - abroad from 09/05/2012 to 12/13/2012 with
CIEE: Seville - Language & Society
I learned about how to be happy with what you have and to keep things simple. I improved my spanish skills and gained a new perspective on life. It was the most amazing experience of my life.
Personal Information
| 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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Everyone in the program was very approachable and informative. They were all very friendly and professional. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family and if I did not feel comfortable with them, my program had many more available options. |
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The food was great and always on time. Sometimes I did not like what we were eating, but my host mom was very accommodating. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated. Especially living in a home stay and having an intercambio through my program, I was giving many options to practice my spanish and learn about the Sevillian culture. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Sevilla was very safe. Although there were some stories of pick pocketers and muggings like any city, my program was very aware of that and kept us well informed and aware. |
| 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) |
I am actually not sure how much the program cost came out to weekly. I do think it was a fairly expensive program because it is set in Spain. But once the flat fee was paid, everything I needed was covered. I was given 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, so my only expenses were not vital. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $25-$35 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | No. |
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? | 203 |
| 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? | Practice with your friends. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing I can think of. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
