Sevilla: the best experience I've ever had! Past Review
By Eryn M (Public Relations, University of Oklahoma) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
YES!! I am so happy and grateful that I had this opportunity. I could not have asked for a better program to study abroad with. I would do it again every year if I could.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload was appropriate according to the program. It was easy for me to manage especially with trips on the weekends. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
ISA in Sevilla was always helpful and welcoming for questions. I loved the sponsored trips. I do wish we had more activities to go to local hang outs. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was very hospitable and welcoming. They provided everything we needed. |
| * Food: |
My host family was very open to our food likes and dislikes. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Carnival was very fun, interesting. All the trips we went on through ISA were my favorite part of the entire experience! I wish there were more ISA trips planned. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in Sevilla, and was always surrounded by people. I never felt threatened or in danger. I also think my ISA program did a great job in keeping us aware of our surroundings in any city we were in. |
| 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? |
With my host family, at restaurants, sometimes with friends. Most of the students spoke english. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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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? | Always be open for new ideas and experiences. Never say "no" to any opportunity, and take advantage of everything that ISA offers for the students. Remember how short of a time you actually are there, and get imersed in the culture and language as fast as possible. Keep a journal so you can look back at the fun times you had with all of your friends there, and not forget a moment! |
