CIEE Advanced Liberal Arts in Seville, Spain
Achieve fluency in spoken and written Spanish while pursuing a wide variety of coursework in the Capital of Andalusia.
Through direct enrolment in the Universidad de Sevilla, independent study options, homestays, a conversation exchange program, and volunteer opportunities, CIEE study abroad in Seville offers you a challenging, uniquely immersive academic and intercultural experience.
Study abroad in Seville and you will:
- Enroll in regular university courses--ideal for meeting Spanish students and improving your language skills; take classes in disciplines ranging from history and languages to anthropology and Arabic studies
- Explore sites of cultural importance through weekly cultural activities and excursions
- Fine-tune your language skills through the CIEE writing center and tutorials, Tertulia lecture series, personal development workshops, a conversation exchange, and volunteer opportunities
- Live in a homestay, residencia, or shared apartments and maximize your cultural and linguistic integration
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Loved my time in Sevilla. The program attracts a great group of students and I had a blast while there. The housing where students lived was a bit spread all over the city (I was about a 40min walk from class), but everyone meets up for the botellon in a few parks/ plazas on weekends, so it wasn't bad. The classes through CIEE took things much more seriously (attendance was important, as was turning in homework), but the professors were generally good. The classes at the university of sevilla were much more laid back, the grade almost entirely dependent on the final exam, and little support. But not bad. Great time. Definitely recommend it.
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Interview with Brooke Pachino, CIEE alum in Seville
GO: Why did you decide to study abroad with CIEE at the University of Sevilla?
Brooke: I decided to study abroad with CIEE at the University of Sevilla because I was really interested in going to a Spanish speaking country in Europe so that I could not only perfect my Spanish, live with a host family there, but also travel the world. Putting myself outside of my comfort zone was something really important for me, as a way to learn and grow, and the program with CIEE definitely guided me in that process.
GO: What made your study abroad experience unique and special?
Brooke: My study abroad experience was unique because I came on the program alone without knowing anyone, in a country where barely anyone spoke English. In addition, I got to travel to eight different countries over my time abroad, which was truly an incredible way to see the world and different cultures. It is incredible how easily you can hop on a plane and in 2 hours, be in a completely new place, culture, language, and atmosphere. I loved it!
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Brooke: Personally, I have grown from my abroad experience. Not only am I close to fluent in spanish now, but I also have grown as a person. I am now more confident in everything I do, in my abilities to meet new people, and to go outside of my "box". Academically, I thrived in a new country by taking every single one of my classes in all Spanish, having to communicate with my host mom in that foreign language, and being so far from home for 4 months. It was truly an incredible experience and one that I will always remember.
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A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international study and exchange programs. For 65 years, CIEE has helped thousands of students, professionals, and educators gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available.
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I loved the program overall, and had an amazing experience learning the language, culture, and being in a new place. The only thing I wish was different was the housing. They place you in homestays that are pretty far away from each other, as well as most of them are a far walk from school as well which I thought was hard, especially at first.