no place like Sevilla Past Review

By (Global Studies, University of the Pacific) - abroad from 01/14/2013 to 05/09/2013 with

CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
too much to sum up here, but it was worth every second and penny.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I opted for the independent housing during the second semester and it was one of the best decisions I made.

* Food:

Lived on my own and had amazing chef roommates!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

my roommates and I made it a point to integrate ourselves into the culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • interest group
* What could be improved?
  • more strict on language usage in classrooms
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? .