Seville, Spain: Cultural Enlightenment Past Review
By Laura C (Math, Villanova University) for
CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts
Yes, the experience was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and was able to improve my Spanish language skills
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. |
I had a lot of reading to do, but there weren't very many assignments. My grade in each class was largely determined by exams. The grading system was very different, based on a 10 point scale; in Seville, it is not uncommon to receive a grade of "C." |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was well organized with courses and trips. The faculty was easy to work with and I felt comfortable approaching them. It could, however, improve its housing options. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The quality of food in the dorms was not good. They tried to accommodate for vegetarians but didn't have many options for them. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed going on all the weekend trips. We visited Granada, Cordoba, Cadiz, and I was in a group that traveled to Lisbon. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Seville, but I made sure to always travel in a group. The main safety issue is pick-pocketing. While I was there, there were not any prevalent health issues. |
| 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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* Who did you live with?
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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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