Amazing experience in the most beautiful city in the world Past Review
By Briana G (Psychology, Bates College) for
CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts
Absolutely. I gained independence, confidence to speak Spanish and a great knowledge of the world. I loved this program so much that after graduation I went back to Sevilla through CIEE's Teach in Spain program.
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. |
The classes I took were stimulating and interesting. I chose to learn concepts that I knew I wouldn't be able to learn about in the US - such as Spanish history and culture classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Although CIEE's program is a lot larger than most study abroad programs, it provided for a very diversified experience. Instead of being confined to the same 15 people to interact with, I was able to forge many friendships and have many opportunities to meet people interested in similar travel destinations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The program can place you with a host family who will be sympathetic and accommodating to your dietary needs. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
CIEE scheduled many free cultural tours around the city, as well as excursions to nearby cities and towns in Andalucia. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sevilla is an incredibly safe city. I never felt nervous walking around at night, even alone. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My amazing host family provided for great Spanish practice. Although it was easy to fall into English with other American students, we were highly encouraged to only speak Spanish with one another within CIEE. |
Other Program Information
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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? | Students wishing to make great friends, see the world, improve their Spanish and soak up local culture through a homestay are definitely encouraged to go on CIEE's trip to Sevilla. Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to and an amazing place to live! |
