Feeling Alive! Past Review
By A student (Communication Studies--Human Relations, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/26/2014 to 07/18/2014 with
CIEE: Seville - Language & Society
Studying abroad was one of the greatest experiences of my life thus far. I learned so much about myself and the world. I made friendships that I know will last a lifetime. Experiencing a different culture and living in a new place was very eye-opening. It taught me to appreciate other cultures and also to appreciate my own culture.
Personal Information
| 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. |
Sometimes too much homework |
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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? |
Living with a host family was one of the best aspects of my experience abroad. I absolutely loved my family! They treated me so well. CIEE did a great job of matching me with a great family. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I would just recommend being aware of your surroundings and your belongings. Seville felt very safe to me though! |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably around $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eating meals at home with your host family will save you a lot of money |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known that we had mandatory weekend trips. These trips were very frustrating and got in the way of other travel plans. |
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. |
