My Amazing Study Abroad Experience in Sevilla, Spain! Past Review

By (Winthrop University) - abroad from 01/31/2017 to 05/12/2017 with

Academic Studies Abroad: Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So worthwhile! Would do it again in a heartbeat. I gained more independence, more confidence in myself. I gained language skills, travel skills, and a greater knowledge of other countries!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

My host mom was one of the best parts of my study abroad experience! She made Sevilla feel like a home away from home.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Going to the doctor was super easy, and medication is inexpensive.

* Safety:

Always felt safe, even when walking home alone.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

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? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Host mom
  • The city itself
  • My classes
* What could be improved?
  • More included trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew then to enjoy every single moment because you think that four months is a long time, but it goes by so quick and you miss it!