Sevilla, Spain: Studying in a Magical Southern Spanish City Past Review
By Thomas J (Economics., Towson University) for
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
Completely worth while. This experience literally changed my life. I plan to return to Spain many times throughout my life and dream to live there again one day.
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Pablo de Olavide |
| 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. |
There was more school work than I had expected. Sometimes it would truly interfere with my program excursions. The professors, however, were quite good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All the program admins were easily contactable at all times. There was always someone in the office to lend assistance. All were locals and had a good grasp on knowledge of the city. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was amazing! The neighborhood we lived in (Gran Plaza) was a very nice little neighborhood, but I wish i had been located a little closer to the city.. (had to take the train in). My roommate at the time (from california) was awesome and I still regularly contact him. My host family loved us very much and took the best care of us...better than i could have even expected! |
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Amazingly delicious food!!!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The excursions were awesome and like i said above, I found a local girlfriend. The whole experience was very, very memorable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sevilla seemed very safe. GO OUT AND EXPLORE!! |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | maybe 50 to 75 euro per week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I know it will be hard, but don't spend all your money on the cool european clothes!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Second year college spanish. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My host family, roommate, kids in the program, and the locals of course. Many people spoke english. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Embrace it all because it will be over before you know it. This was one of the very best experiences of my life. Art students will LOVE this city. |
