Sevilla: Experience of a Lifetime. Past Review

By (Biology, General., The College of New Jersey) for

ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. Loved it. Wish I could have done it more than once.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

workload was manageable and left sufficient time to explore the host country and surrounding areas for the full cultural experience

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

THEY WERE WONDERFUL AND HELPFUL AND AMAZING PEOPLE.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Host Senora was very welcoming and understanding

* Food:

adapted to my vegetarian needs

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

practiced spanish with intercambios and also in general around the city as most people in sevilla did not speak english which was was an eye opening and wonderful experience to be exposed to a society that does not mimick our own

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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? Everyone should try and experience life in another culture. It teaches acceptance, independence, and adaptability; skills that everyone can benefit from.