Studying in Spain - Gaining More Than an Academic Experience Past Review
By A student () for
ISA Study Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The ISA staff in Spain was SO helpful. They were available at every possible moment and were willing to go to extreme lengths to help my roommates and me. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I do regret not living with a host family. I think that, had I chosen to live with a host family, I would have gained greater skills in the language speaking. |
* Food: |
The food was definitely...different. It was really hard for those who were vegetarians. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The weekend trips with ISA were incredible. Planning trips with my friends was also really, really fun and I loved it! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Studying in Sevilla felt extremely safe. In fact, sometimes I felt safer in Europe than I do in the states! ISA aided in health-problems greatly. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced the language with my teachers and the locals. I needed to use the host country language in everyday interactions with people at the grocery stores, at shops, or at restaurants! Since I studied in a less-than-metropolitan city, not everyone spoke english. |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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