Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad in Sevilla Past Review

By (English, Spanish, Providence College) for

CIEE: Seville - Liberal Arts

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The greatest lesson I learned from study abroad is that in all of the world, you only have one home. Traveling is great, but in the long run I wouldn't want to be separated from my family.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of Sevilla, CIEE Study Abroad Center
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Hiking, lots of tours around the city and surrounding pueblos

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

VERY SAFE - maybe the safest city in Spain

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Traveling is more expensive than you think.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

My host family, my teachers, other students and communication in everyday life

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Outgoing, open-minded, personable and optimistic people will benefit most from this program.