A phenomenal, one-of-a-kind cultural experience in Seville,Spain! Past Review
By Zander G (Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Platteville) - abroad from 05/17/2015 to 06/20/2015 with
UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)
I improved my Spanish knowledge and confidence with my Spanish-speaking abilities! I experienced unique history of Seville, Spain! This experience was definitely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Quality and useful academic experience with helpful available resources! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very friendly and organized staff and faculty with all program materials! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Safe living arrangements, great food cooked by my housemother, and a friendly environment! |
| * Food: |
Delicious and tasty! A new experience of Spanish cultural food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Comfortably integrated! I was comfortable with my Spanish-speaking abilities to communicate the basics with the locals. Refresh yourself with your Spanish! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No issues with health/medical concerns! |
| * Safety: |
Very safe city with friendly locals! Stay with a group that you are comfortable with when walking at night. |
| 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) |
It can be somewhat costly with souvenir and food expenses, but I did not experience any issues with my financial situation! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $130 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend your money as you see fit! Remember that you have limited space for souvenirs in your luggage when you return home on the airplane! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The staff and faculty were very excited with the encouragement of the study abroad students to speak the language as much as possible! |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 3840 - Topics in Hispanic Lit/Culture |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Refresh yourself with basic greeting and salutation phrases! Review class notes of past courses taken to review variety of grammar structures! Practice pronunciation and vocabulary! Be confident in yourself! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | My familiarity with famous, historic monuments and buildings within the city of Seville, Spain! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
