Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best thing i've ever done! Past Review

By (Marketing, Georgia College & State University) - abroad from 05/30/2014 to 06/28/2014 with

ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more than I could ever imagine by studying abroad. It taught me not only about culture and international business but so much about myself. Going to a foreign country is very intimidating especially if you don’t know the language but you have to learn to adjust and fully immerse yourself into the culture. It was 100% worthwhile to study abroad in Sevilla. The memories and people I met will always hold a special place in my heart.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Location
  • How helpful ISA was
* What could be improved?
  • Housing Location
  • More food provided
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have learned a little more Spanish. I guess I never actually realized until I got to Sevilla, that I was going to be living in a Spanish speaking country for one month not knowing anything! It was definitely a learning experience.

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.