Sevilla, Spain Past Review
By Kayla K (Politics, Ithaca College) for
SSA Education Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville
YES!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload was very do-able, and the teachers were all very supportive! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are very friendly and accessible, but it could be difficult to get information or assistance on certain issues in a timely manner, though this is more of a difference in cultural expectations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Lots of food, but not much variety or fresh food in the house. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril!!! Best weeks of your life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never once felt unsafe in Sevilla, even at night. Just be conscience of the image you are giving off, and respectful of cultural norms. |
| 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? | Buy a Sevici Bike Rental subscription! And search for deals for food and drinks. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Intercambio, peers, teachers |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go in the spring! The festivals are amazing. |
