Sevilla: the most Spanish city in Spain Past Review
By Matthias C (SOCIAL SCIENCES., Providence College) for
CIEE: Seville - International Business & Culture
My study abroad experience was unbelievable. I cannot believe I traveled where I did and met all the people that I met. Without a doubt it will be something that I never forget.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The program coordinator was extremely helpful and always available. She frequently answered questions and gave advice for me. Program was a good size. My expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
bullfight, Feria, Las Fallas, Morocco |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
If you were smart and did not get too drunk to where you were an easy target there is no problems. Sevilla is a relatively safe city although those types of events do occur. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I knew I was going to be spending a lot of money on traveling. People don't realize how quickly all the small things add up- you need to be careful of that. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Home stay family. |
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? | Barcelona and Madrid are more cosmopolitan/ international while Sevilla is what you would imagine a Spanish city to be like. In Sevilla you actually have to learn how to speak Spanish because you have to speak it there- which is a very good thing. Do not travel anywhere during Feria, it will change your life. Go to a bullfight. 90% of host families are awesome and much more rewarding than living in an apartment with other Americans. |
