Amazing Study Abroad Experience in Sevilla Past Review

By (Finance, University of Denver) for

ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was absolutely amazing and encouraged me to move abroad after college graduation.

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

Amazing staff and classes, both in English and in Spanish. Overall a great experience.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I stayed with an amazing host family. Very friendly and supportive and only spoke in Spanish with myself and my roommate. My Spanish improved the most by living with a host family. Best idea when looking to study abroad.

* Food:

Adjusting to the food as well as meal times was difficult at first but I learned to enjoy the food and work around when everyone ate. Definitely squeezed in a few fast food runs but I really enjoyed eating with my host family.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great lifestyle with a mix of school and time to travel. Trips planned through my program were well planned and definitely recommended.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I did not have any problems with theft and most of the times felt completely safe. Medical care was available and a staff member would assist anyone who needed help with translation. No health issues and no vaccines were necessary.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

I lived with a host family. I spoke in the host country language (Spanish) everyday. Most of the people spoke Spanish who were not involved in my program.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in living abroad and learning a foreign language.