My dream to go to Spain finally came true! Past Review
By A student (Communication, University of Indianapolis) - abroad from 05/24/2013 to 06/29/2013 with
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Seville - International College of Seville
I gained and leaned so much about the world and myself. The time I spent there was invaluable!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I'm glad they test you to see what level of Spanish you belong in. Once I was place in the class, the curriculum was rigorous. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It's amazing to have a house mom to cook and clean for you. It's also great to be able to come and go as you please. |
| * Food: |
The house moms cook 3 meals a day! I better and healthier during my time in Spain, than I ever have in life because of all the fresh food. Two of the food I miss most about Sevilla are gazpacho and helado! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have any health issues while there, but it was comforting to know that If I did, I would have insurance. |
| * Safety: |
I didn't have any safety-related incidents. No matter where you are traveling it always smart to be cognizant of your surroundings. |
| 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) |
After paying tuition which fortunately included meals, I only had to pay for any extras or personal expenses had from day to day. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save, save, save! When I went unfortunately the Euro was worth more than the Dollar. Something that 10 euros may actually cost you 13 dollars. You have to take that into consideration when purchasing thing especially via credit or debit. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We didn't speak Spanish 100% of the time because as American students we spoke English to each other. |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | College level 300 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try to speak it as much as possible! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That the name of the streets are on the building and the taxis don't always know where they are going. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
