International College of Seville

Not only has my Spanish become more fluent, but my whole outlook on life has further developed. After spending the past few months here, I am only inspired to continue to pursue my passions for language and travel with full force. Living with a host was the better decision of the two options as it really compelled me to speak more Spanish everyday, and to adjust to living with other persons. I am also so grateful for all the travel opportunities I have had, from Portugal, to Ibiza to Morocco, I am happy that I came to a location where it was fairly easy and reasonable to travel to other places. I also loved that ICS arranged so many activities for us the students, something that a lot of other programs do not offer. This has been a wonderful trip, not only for immersion in another culture to learn language and the Spanish way of life, but it has certainly been a time for introspection and maturation as well. THANK YOU

I have had the absolute best time during my study abroad experience. The only thing I would have changed is me refreshing myself on my Spanish before coming. My program took me on lots of city trips around Southern Spain, we went to all of the main places in Seville. If you come during the fall semester MAKE SURE YOU GO TO THANKSGIVING! It was so fun and it is really nice to just all be together with everyone. Honestly I would not trade this experience for the world. Academics: I really enjoyed all of my professors they were all very knowledgeable in their subject areas. They also understood that most students were there more for the abroad part of the study abroad and a bit less there for the study. Living Situation: I lived with a host family and I really liked them. I always felt welcome. They would always try to include me in conversations and such.

I would like to thank you and the rest of the CCIS progam in Seville for making this happen for me. I learned a lot of things while I stayed in Seville, if I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I wouldn't even think about it twice, I would jump ahead and do it again. Once again thanks for being that bridge that connected me with my long time dream (visitar Espana y sobre todo Sevilla!!!)

Studying Abroad in Seville was perhaps the BEST experience of my life. Emerging myself into a culture different from my own really brought out qualities about myself that I didn't know were there and probably never would have found. I had a great housemother. She was really a mother to us and gave us a 'home away from home'. Seville is a great city with lots to do and see. The school was fun and challenging and I really got a lot out of the classes.

My time in Spain has been an awesome experience mainly because of the people I've met here. I've made friendships with Spaniards, American students and other internationals who happen to be in this beautiful city. Meeting these people has expanded my worldview and made me very grateful for the chance to come to Seville.

What can I say about this program that hasn't already been said - I enjoyed every minute of it. Before departure one receives information telling you about homesickness and culture shock but I don't think these things are an issue in a city like Seville. The 'duende' of the Sevillanos shines. The historical visits are places I will always remember. Every teacher at the Center had one thing in common: They contained a passion in their subjects that shined through each lesson. Class was surprisingly fun - you learned about relevant subjects, while at the same time enjoying every minute of it.

My semester in Spain was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I loved my host family and would definitely recommend a home stay. The highlight of many days in Sevilla was the afternoon meal and several hours of conversation with my Spanish hosts. Sevilla is a wonderful city with much to see and do. Classes were interesting and challenging. I travelled almost every weekend to places around Andalucia. I still keep in touch with 4 or 5 people who I met on the program. In my current work with college students I recommend study abroad and Spain to all of the them because of the great experience I had!

My semester in Sevilla was extraordinary and an experience that I will never forget. When I decided to study abroad, I did not expect to fall in love with the city and the people. I met some of my best friends in Sevilla and I am still keep in close contact with them. I will never forget how hospitable and helpful they were towards me and I left Sevilla feeling more like a native than a tourist. The classes were great. The professors were well prepared and very informative. I would recommend the program to everyone.

Sevilla is an amazing city, rich in culture and history and the classes at the ICS complement all there is to learn. The school is situated in a beautiful, charming neighborhood near the Maria Luisa Park, surrounded by quaint cafes that are perfect for meeting with friends to enjoy tapas and study. The staff is wonderful, friendly and caring. The classes are small and the professors are not only enthusiastic and passionate about teaching, but also personable and dedicated to giving the students a better understanding of Spain and it's culture. The staff at the ICS were professional and happy to answer all of my questions. It is an adventure, an eye-opening, tremendous learning experience and I highly recommend it to everyone.

My study abroad experience in Sevilla was the best experience in my life. It was so nice to have great people at the Center to go to to help for information about the surrounding areas and cultural events in Sevilla. I couldn't ask for a better housing arrangement. My Spanish sister treated my like one of her own friends! I made many Spanish friends through my intercambio, which was a perfect outlet to the Spanish life!

Sevilla is not about yesterday, and not about tomorrow. It is about today...and every day is beautiful in Sevilla. By the way, for all of you who live in the cold northern parts of the States like I do, there are palm trees in Sevilla; lots of 'em!!

The semester in Sevilla is like a tapa, a small taste of the colorful, passionate vida andaluza, inviting round after round to be discovered. The program provides a 'puerta abierta' for students. They take care of all the details and concerns, and leave it up to the students to embrace and integrate into Spanish culture - an opportunity not to be passed up.

What a way to end four years of college! I'm amazed at how much I have learned and experienced here in Seville. The fun that I have had with my house family, friends, and professors will be life-long memories. I could not be more satisfied with my decision to study abroad with CCIS.