An Amazing Experience in Sevilla Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was about the same although grading was a little different because their grading ranges (A-B, B-C, etc.) differ and work that may be considered an A here would recieve a lower amount of point but still be considered good work. I enjoyed the teaching methods because they were very hands on and we took many trips to experience the history and lessons we were learning. Major differences that I noticed were in grading and a different teaching style because we had a lot to learn in a small amount of time.

On-site administration of your program

The host administration was awesome. They were very helpful with anything a student needed and easily available. They were also very approachable and knowledgeable in both English and Spanish. They made the transition so much easier and were always very supportive. The exceeded my expectations and were constantly on top of things and got everything done in a timely manner.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with a senora and the housing was great. I was in a safe neighborhood that was in a great location and close to many main attractions. I did not need to buy anything upon moving in and only bought toiletries when I needed to. My senora was very friendly and treated me like family.

The food was great. My senora cooked many local dishes so I was able to experience Spanish food but also provided American condiments like Ketchup.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The weekend trips arranged by the program were great. They provided transporation, rooms, and spending money and it was a great experience. Trips that were organized by the students with local tourist companies were great also and very easy to organize. We went to Morocco and Portugal with International Party Sevilla and We Love Spain, two different tourist companies that catered to students.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The city was very safe and the area was nice to walk around during the day and night. I did not need any vaccines for this trip but I recommend packing bug spray because there were mosquitoes and bug spray over there is expensive!

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I practiced with other students, professors, staff and CIEE, locals, and the woman I lived with. I used the language in everyday interactions but many people did speak English.

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• Host Family

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• Americans