ISA: The Best Study Abroad Opportunity You Could Ever Have! Past Review
By Kelsey M (Advertising, University of Oklahoma) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
It is one of the most worthwhile opportunities I have ever had in my entire life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had an absolutely fantastic time studying abroad with ISA in Sevilla during Summer 2010. I strengthened my Spanish speaking skills and formed friendships that will last a lifetime. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: Great staff and faculty, centrally located classes, opportunities for involvement in the community, side trips to other cities Cons: None. I know, I know: there has to be something wrong with the program. But there really wasn't anything I would have changed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a very safe neighborhood with a very friendly, loving, and accepting family. Plus, we had Wi-Fi! :-D |
| * Food: |
YUMMY! Everything was delicious!!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went on excursions every weekend so I got to see much more of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. I also got to spend time with Spaniards in Sevilla and developed a great relationship with my professor, who took us on city tours after our classes. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never had any health or safety issues. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I used Spanish in my everyday interactions. I only spoke English with my friends from the USA. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it!!!!!!! |
