Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why? Living with Spanish students in an apartment (no houses really in Sevilla) is the best way to go: leanr spanish, make friends, and still have the freedom to come and go and have others over whne you want.

Personal comments:
The university offered both dorm style and regular apartments for students. Prices were comparable to the U.S., but they include food as well. I lived independetly in a private apartment with Spanish students, which I gathered was far better way to go: more freedom, not single sex (dorms are), and ability to cook own food whenever.

Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal comments:
For those who like to dance, there were plenty of clubs like the outdoor club Sumo alongside the river. As well as the ever popular club Boss that played lots of American Pop music, and Catedral the disco bar. For those who like quiet outdoor cafes, Triana was the section of town to visit. One of the more interesting bars by far had to be La Carboneria, which offers art exhibits, jazz, folk and brazilian music as well as flamenco shows in the evening. El Centro is the area to go shop since it has the most traditional shopping area. As for food, one has to try tapas while in Sevilla. They are small portions of all kinds of food.

Course recommendations:
All the courses that I took were of high quality, and I think if your Spanish is good enough, take classes with Spaniards, which is a great experience. UPO allows you to take any class you want, in and out of the program. THe variety and freedom is incrediable, if you have the discipline.

Personal comments:
It is very good here. The program is in its first year, but they are open to all kinds of input and changes. Exams always suck, but they help you learn and overall the classes were not that difficult.

Language of instruction: Spanish

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings

Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits:
At home I do not live in the city so there is no real nightlife and everything is cheaper in general. I also took advantage of being situated in Europe and traveled a lot to other countries including Morocco, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, England, and France.

Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.

I wish I had known...
I wish I had realized how much I would stick out so that I could have mentally prepared for the stares and cat calls.

In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!