Study abroad in Seville, I keep going back Past Review
By Dominique S (Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management., SUNY Purchase) for
API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad Pablo de Olavide
yes it was worthwhile. i learned alot about myself what iw ant to do and who i want to be or should not be. also i made great friends that i ahve emt up with several times since coming backl
Personal Information
| 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. |
the unversity was very good. professor were available and responsive. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
they were always available, very kind and helped me out several times. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
i lived with americans therefore that aspect didnt help with my language skills. but the location of the residence was perfect |
| * Food: |
horrible. the food we received was basically mad eup of potatoes full of gallons of oliveoil and on sundays we would get a whole roasted chicken. no sides or anything. i felt very unhealthy |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
they had wonderful programs and field trips as did the university that i attended |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
it wassafe except for little thigns that happen everywhere like theft or getting into fights |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
my language skills improved tremendously. i am very happy about that |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | it is a great program they are very kind and responsive. simply great. i also received a shcolarship quite easily from them. however theya re very expensive |
