Seville provided such a beautiful and culturally amazing experience! Past Review

By (Communication Disorders Sciences and Services., Truman State University) - abroad from 05/25/2012 to 06/29/2012 with

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Seville - International College of Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! I gained experience in independence, more proficiency in Spanish, and a greater appreciation for another culture.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: International College of Seville
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The teachers were extremely helpful and made it a very interesting learning experience. I learned so much from them! At the same time, the classes were super easy and I did not have to worry too much about having a lot of homework.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administrators were quite helpful if we took the initiative to ask questions. They were very relaxed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy plane tickets waaaaay ahead of time!!

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? 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? Advanced Grammar and Composition
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? Talk to the locals!!!! Tell them you want to practice Spanish.

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Experiencing a new culture
* What could be improved?
  • More language exposure
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buying plane tickets anywhere ahead of time saves a ton of money