Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cliché: but an unforgettable experience of a lifetime Past Review

By (University of Saint Francis) - abroad from 01/30/2019 to 05/15/2019 with

International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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

ICS's program was as close to perfect as it could have been. Thanks to the trips and cultural visits they have planned you get to know your fellow students very quickly. Meanwhile, you're also getting the amazing experience of international travel, being immersed into new cultures and making new friends. Outside of these trips, ICS is also great about understanding your motivation for studying abroad and assisting you with planning your classes and weekend trips accordingly. The staff are the kindest people you could meet and are so well versed about Seville as well as the numerous places where they originate from. Because of the diversity that the staff of ICS bring to the table, you are able to learn even more than you would have expected coming in. Furthermore, the host families that ICS sets you up with are absolutely top notch. Besides the fact that they are probably some of the kindest people I've ever met, they also are another great way to practice speaking Spanish. I was also lucky enough to have a host family that was constantly giving me suggestions for new places to check out around town. All in all, I am so thankful that ICS granted me the opportunity to spend four months in such an amazing place. Being able to do so has completely opened my eyes to, not only the world around me, but also to who I am as a person.

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • School and staff
  • Ability to travel on weekends
  • Location of school
* What could be improved?
  • Attendance policy
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The only thing that I wish I would have known was an approximate budget of how much students spend while in Seville so that I could plan my trips accordingly with the money I have left.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.