Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Most Beautiful Place, The Most Amazing People June 03, 2025

By (Biology, Health: Science, Society, and Policy, Psychology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/23/2025 to 05/16/2025 with

CIEE: Seville - Psychology & Health Science

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
so so worthwhile!! the ability to travel all around Europe was incredible and allowed me to grow my perspective and international awareness so much, and inspired me to want to travel so much more. also, being abroad allowed me to grow my independence and confidence in myself, meet amazing lifelong friends, and live in truly one of the cutest most beautiful cities.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

* 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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Seville
  • Friends I made
  • CIEE excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Course descriptions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? plan a few trips ahead of time but leave lots of weekends to plan trips with friends there. say yes. live in each moment and take advantage of the 4 months

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!