Fantastic. I didn't want to leave. Past Review
By Chase L (Spanish Language, Literature, Trinity University) - abroad from 07/06/2015 to 07/31/2015 with
NRCSA: Seville - CLIC
Overall, I think that when you study abroad you learn a lot about yourself and what actually makes you happy. You gain ideas about what type of lifestyle will bring you the most joy and contentment in the future. It's a great opportunity to become a more self-sufficient person.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
These were some of the best language classes I've ever taken - engaging, fun, intensive, and I made noticeable improvements in both my speaking and writing abilities. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administrators were very approachable and eager to assist students in whatever fashion. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was fantastic and her apartment was very nice. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I would have liked to have learned more about Sevilla during class, but the cultural activities were great and the program offers an exchange option which pairs foreign students with locals in order to practice different languages. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I'm not quite sure how safe Sevilla actually is but no incidents occurred while I was there, and I never felt unsafe. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy a lot of cocktail drinks at bars if you're interested in saving money. |
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 |
I never spoke English at the school. Only Spanish. |
| 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? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Force yourself to only speak in that language. The more you do that, the more comfortable you become. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What visas I could potentially acquire to allow me to stay in the country longer. |
