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Study Abroad Program Review of CIEE: Sevilla - Liberal Arts

Submitted by EmilyW (Global Studies,Providence College) on June 11th, 2009

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Participation Year:

2009

Term:

Spring

If you enrolled at multiple foreign universities, please list them here:

Universidad de Sevilla

Academics Overall

**Overall educational experience:

Language Overall

**Language acquisition improvement?

**Comment:

Improving your language skills is personal. I saw some students who refused to speak English or even gave it up for lent! Their improvement was far greater than others who only conversed with Americans.

Host Country Program Administration Overall

**On-site administration of your program:

**Please explain the program's strengths and weaknesses:

The CIEE administration could not have been more eager to help the students. The enter staff was accessible and approachable. They helped me with housing problems, finding a doctor when I was sick, and even buying bus tickets when the language barrier posed a problem. They were a great resource and support system and really made my experience enjoyable.

Housing Overall

Living arrangements? (all that apply):

Host Family

**Housing satisfaction:

**Comment:

I lived in a homestay with an older woman (60 years old) and her 3 sons (35,30,28). I also had a roommate from Providence College.

My senora was aging and it became evident that keeping up wiht laundry, meals etc was difficult for her. However she was a lovely woman and the family was very warm and welcoming. The house was a little bit far from the University also.

Food Overall

**Food satisfaction:

**Comment:

This is not a reflection of Spanish food, I am simply very particular about what I eat. The tapas are fun and always available! The toast with mantequill y mermalada is delicous!

Safety and Health Overall

**How well were health issues addressed through your program?

**Safety:

**Comment:

I got sick and had to see a doctor at one point. My program staff was very attentive and helpful.

Money Overall

**How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

General Assessment Overall

**Words of wisdom:

This program AND location are ideal for studying abroad. It is the perfect place to study because it is the largest city you will find in Spain while still being completely traditional and nearly untouched by the globalization of today. Their culture, traditions and pride are so strong it is comtagious! Absolutely recommend.

**Overall satisfaction with your study abroad experience:

**Was your study abroad experience worthwhile?

Yes my study abroad experience was worth while. I had every opportunity I could have wanted at my disposal. The program was so well organized and in touch with the student's needs that I always felt guided. Travel is easy and there are always people who want to join. Spending money is not a problem. I was concerned about the amount of money I went with but studying abroad can be done on any budget so don't worry!

I learned more about myself in my four months in Sevilla than I have in my entire college experience. I am much more independent and cultured. I feel that this is a once in a lifetime experiuence. Although I hope to return to Europe, I know that I will neevr again be able to expereience the city like I did while studying abroad (living with the family, making local friends, travel opportunities and discounts available to students etc.).

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