This experience was life-changing. Past Review
By A student (Brookdale Community College) - abroad from 02/01/2017 to 05/12/2017 with
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Seville - International College of Seville
After this experience, i gained independence, knowledge of a new culture, and friends of a lifetime.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mother was very welcoming upon my arrival. She made me feel comfortable and at-home. At first, the language barrier was a bit of a challenge, but by the end of the semester, I can say that I learned quite a lot just from my host family alone. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
ICS was extremely welcoming and is like a big family. Definitely would recommend this program. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Definitely budget out your money wisely. Try not to spend much miney on food and take advantage of the home cooked meals made by your host family. |
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 |
In the language class, English was not spoken at all. I really benefitted from that because it assisted me in learning a new language. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Honors spanish V |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Take what you learn in class and apply it at home. Little conversations wach day with your host family will really improve your speaking. |
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? | Spain is a home away from home |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
