Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wonderful school with incredible people. Past Review

By (CUNY - City College) - abroad from 01/31/2018 to 05/11/2018 with

International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying with ICS connected with lifelong friends and experiences.

Personal Information

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.

I recently studied abroad at The International College of Seville in the spring of 2018 and it was by far one of the best experiences of my life. Not only is the school located in one of the most beautiful regions of Southern Spain with a ton of history, but all of the staff members (hey Lisa & Gina) and teachers are extremely helpful and fun to be around. The school has a great selection of courses in English and Spanish and also gives the option to take advanced Spanish courses at the Universidad de Sevilla. ICS offers so many fun trips and activities that work to build a very close community to build the friends of a lifetime. Not to mention it is one of the most affordable options to study abroad out of all programs, 10/10 would recommend :)

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had one of the most amazing host moms that I could have asked for. Everyone there is so incredibly friendly and ICS picks only the best.

* 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? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The culture
  • The School
  • The people
* What could be improved?
  • Wish I could stay longer
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know now how much I love traveling and wish I could study abroad again.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.