The capacity we have to adapt ourselves breaking the comfort zone Past Review

By (Broward College) - abroad from 01/31/2018 to 05/11/2018 with

International College of Seville / ICS: Study Abroad in Seville

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
the capacity to adapt myself living with other people and accept their way of thinking.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a high level of education, great system used, well prepared professors.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very well organized the way it is, it is a culture inversion it all its shapes.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Excellent .

* Food:

It was the best part of the day, they give you the best cultural welcome with the food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It is very involving with all the extracurricular activities they include.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I completed all my vaccines before going to the program. In few occasions I had to go to the doctor, the program help me to assist to a professional. The insurance covered my doctor assistance. I was able to recover and I was in the best hands.

* Safety:

You feel safe every time and every hour. There is no problem.

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

It was the best program I could have picked.

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)

You have to be prepared if you want to buy souvenirs, in general being a student is not difficult; because the food is included and tuition; for entertainment you might need a little bit more of money

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around 50 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving 6 month in priority if you would like to travel.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • cultural visits
  • how careful were with students
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I could have done this before in my life

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.