The most memorable adventure I've had to date! Past Review
By A student (International Relations, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/12/2016 to 06/25/2016 with
CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts
I gained a lot of self-confidence, both traveling around Europe and navigating through my host city. Seville became a second home :)
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The CIEE classes were very interesting and informative. The University of Seville classes were difficult. They also depend greatly on the professor. Some are very willing to help and others aren't. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful people working there :) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| * Safety: |
I honestly felt extremely safe in Seville, even late at night. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was fun and exciting, but also forced me to improve my Spanish, which is exactly what I was looking for in a study abroad program. |
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) |
It was very easy, unless you want to travel a lot, which adds up quickly! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $20-$40 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish Composition and Stylistics |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Make friends with Spaniards if possible. |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I just wish I knew a little more about how direct enrollment worked |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
