Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A dream come true Past Review

By (Ithaca College) - abroad from 02/01/2016 to 05/12/2016 with

SSA Education Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My ability to communicate in Spanish and learn effectively greatly improved during my time abroad. Living in Sevilla taught me independence and helped me gain a more global perspective on life.

Review Photos

Spanish Studies Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville Photo Spanish Studies Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

I absolutely loved my time in Sevilla and wish that I could relive it all over again. I loved the cultural emersion and the challenging classes, which helped my Spanish improve greatly.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you are able to, plan ahead and save money. I was able to afford to travel and enjoy myself becuase I saved up for a year.

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? 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? Live with a host family

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture
  • Courses
  • City
* What could be improved?
  • Communication with students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I had prepared more being going so I wouldn't have been so scared at the beginning.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.