Sevilla: Experience of a Lifetime. Past Review
By Sonal G (Biology, General., The College of New Jersey) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
Yes. Loved it. Wish I could have done it more than once.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
workload was manageable and left sufficient time to explore the host country and surrounding areas for the full cultural experience |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
THEY WERE WONDERFUL AND HELPFUL AND AMAZING PEOPLE. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Host Senora was very welcoming and understanding |
| * Food: |
adapted to my vegetarian needs |
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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? |
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| 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
practiced spanish with intercambios and also in general around the city as most people in sevilla did not speak english which was was an eye opening and wonderful experience to be exposed to a society that does not mimick our own |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Everyone should try and experience life in another culture. It teaches acceptance, independence, and adaptability; skills that everyone can benefit from. |
