Sevilla: Tapas, Culture, and More! Past Review
By Kristin C (Economics., Villanova University) for
CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts
I loved my study abroad experience! The andalucian culture is rich and Sevilla is a magical city.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
One course at la Universidad de Sevilla was disorganized which made it hard to do well in the class. The professor was very intelligent but the course goals and lectures in class were hard to follow, especially since they were in a foreign language. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I think the program was awesome- they wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable and involved. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family treated me as a family member. Everything was provided for me. The neighborhood was safe- but very far from school. |
| * Food: |
The quantity of food was great, but the quality as far as health wise was not great. Lots of fried food. Fine for the first few weeks, but after four months I felt unhealthy. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great trips- both day and weekend, to Cordoba, Cadiz, and Granada. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The city is very safe overall. I had to adjust to the type of neighborhood I lived in, but that was all. |
| 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A student looking for a city that has alot to offer. |
