Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Sevilla for a semester will forever have an impact on my life and I am so sad that it ended so quick Past Review

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ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would absolutely do this program again. I was 100% satisfied and the only time that I felt unhappy was when I had to say goodbye to the best city in the world and the amazing friends that I made along the way. My experience abroad has absolutely impacted my cultural awareness and has also given me the idea to teach English abroad after college.

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

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
Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced Spanish mostly with my host family and on the streets of Sevilla and around Spain.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This is the best program out there! I had plenty of friends studying in other cities and by the end everyone admitted that they wish they would have done my program. In my opinion, a student who is ready to face Spanish head on, not afraid to make mistakes, and is looking to have a great time while doing it is the perfect student for thi program! Just remember to not take things too seriously and to HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!