Semester Study Abroad in Seville, Spain - Adelante Abroad

This is my first time studying abroad and I am so happy I chose this program. First, the price was more affordable than anything else I found in my month of searching! I was also able to get student aid which helped so much. Also the staff were so supportive and responsive to any issue I had both before/during the program and while in Sevilla. I personally took 4 classes which I thought was perfect! I had enough time to do well in my classes and also travel all around Europe. Also, taking all of my classes in Spanish skyrocketed my fluency and understanding. The classes themselves were very manageable in content and work load and I loved all my professors. The program advisors were reaching out often which made me feel secure as well. The only issue I had was with housing and everyone was so quick to help me and make sure I was doing well. The first house I was in was not a fit for me, even though she was such a sweet host. I also had a temporary apartment for a couple weeks which I loved so much. The location was perfect. The final housing I had was as a roommate in the same house as a host and her student. This was amazing for me because I had language/ cultural immersion, student company, and independence. Every student I spoke to loved this program as well.

I really enjoyed my time abroad in Seville and especially at UPO! My host mother was wonderful and Seville is a fantastic place to live. Everything is within walking distance or easily accessible by the metro, and it's very safe (even at night). There are a couple of things I wish I had known before coming, though - international students typically don't take classes with Spanish students and are actually on a different semester schedule, so although there is the opportunity for language exchange partners, it was a lot harder to actually be immersed in Spanish than I expected. Additionally, the add/drop dates for classes are very short, only 1-2 days of class, so it's hard to switch Spanish classes if you end up in the wrong level. That being said, all of my professors were wonderful and we also had Fridays off every week, which meant we were able to travel much more easily! Adelante did give us the wrong semester dates during the summer, which meant I had to switch my flights after coming to Spain, but they did send me a refund for those additional costs. However, they also recommended that students not apply for visas after the semester dates had been extended, which I was uncomfortable with given that we stayed past the 90 days allowed for tourists. I ended up getting a student visa regardless and am glad that I did (and would also recommend future students to do so)! It's also worth noting that a couple of things advertised on Adelante's website or in the orientation packet didn't end up happening, like the first-week meeting with the on-site director. A couple of other things to note are that the 2 meals provided are usually either breakfast and lunch or breakfast and dinner, so I would definitely recommend bringing a container or two for lunch and some packable utensils. Meals at the cafeterias are around $5, so although they're decently cheap on occasion, they're less affordable on a daily basis. Seville also does get cold, so I would recommend packing warmer clothes! It stays a lot warmer than most of the US, but because a lot of buildings and home stays don't have much indoor heating, it can still be really cold indoors. Also, everything outdoors is built to channel wind so it stays cool enough during the summer - which is great, but means the fall/winter can be freezing if you're outside!

Studying abroad is very difficult but very rewarding, my Spanish definitely improved and I got a ton of college credits. Covid cut the trip short, but it was still a memorable experience. Thank you Adelante!!

I can honestly say that i have enjoyed myself in Seville, Spain. I made the difficult but beneficial decision to come to Spain alone. It was my first time ever going to another country so you can imagine my fears, but i decided to try something new and experience a culture unlike my own. When i first came to Seville i was in awe of its beauty and wonders. Of course, i experienced being home sick,and for that I wanted to go back home to Michigan, because i was so accustomed to everything there. As the weeks i began to feel more relaxed and started to really appreciate my time in Spain. I began to explore Sevilla and also became acquainted with so many wonderful people and have improved my Spanish level also. I have visited many different places within Spain such as Cordoba, Cadiz, Carmona, and Jerez, which are all beautiful places as well. Now it’s time for me to return home and i am definitely dreading that, because Seville has become my home. I love the people here, the culture, the food, and the fiestas. I am so happy that i made the most difficult decision which in the end changed me in a way. It has opened my eyes to the world around me. I hope to return again to my home away from home in Seville!!!!!!

My memorable experience was exploring my city was always great! Everyday was an adventure. I chose the program because it came highly recommended. The house was always clean, food was always available and my host mom who I lived with was nice.

This program is great! When compared to other programs I consider it reasonably priced, and it offers so much more. while studying abroad in Seville, Spain this past semester I had the support of the Adelante team and the and local partners in Seville the entire time. The professor at the university were phenomenal and my Spanish improved greatly!

Thanks to Adelante Abroad, I spent a fantastic semester in Seville. From the application process to my arrival in Spain and even throughout my time there, I felt very well taken care of and able to concentrate on the most important things: improving my Spanish, experiencing the culture, and getting to know Spain and the Spaniards. My housing was ideal and comfortable. I was fed very well, and I've come to think of my dear hostess as my Spanish grandma. As for the university, not only was it easily accessible, but it had a great campus and was an awesome place to hang out between classes. Because the teachers were all so friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable, I enjoyed each and every class and was sad when they ended. Thank you, Adelante!

I would definitely recommend this program! It leaves a lot of time to explore the city of Seville, which has a ton of amazing sights to see! The program coordinators are super helpful, they even picked me up from the airport and took me to where I would be living (a lot of my friends told me their programs left them to fend for themselves once they got into the airport!) and they are still accessible to me a few years after I completed the program. I highly recommend the program to anyone and everyone! Academics: The program was good, and not too rigourous which left a lot of time to explore! Living Situation: I lived with an amazing family who called me "hija" which means daughter. They were amazing. My madre loved to cook for me, and I got three meals a day even though the program only required the family to provide me with two. Sometimes, they brought me home little treats from around the city. They lived closed to the center of the city and good shopping, too! Cultural Immersion: I recommend living with a family if you want to be fully immersed in the culture, and getting involved in the language partner or tutoring program!