Before coming abroad, I never realized how much I valued having a routine and doing activities that keep me busy. While I am now fully adjusted, the slow and relaxed Spanish lifestyle was a huge change. During the adjustment period it is so important to find thing you love or even pick up new hobbies that you can enjoy in your host country and even bring back home with you!…
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Edmunds and I am a sophomore from Lynchburg, VA currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain with ISA at the Universidad de Sevilla. I am studying Elementary Education and Spanish, so I have always known I wanted to study abroad in Spain. Finding the city was more of a decision, but I also loved the idea of a medium sized city, so I found Seville. Once…
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Edmunds and I am a sophomore from Lynchburg, VA currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain with ISA at the Universidad de Sevilla. I am studying Elementary Education and Spanish, so I have always known I wanted to study abroad in Spain. Finding the city was more of a decision, but I also loved the idea of a medium sized city, so I found Seville. Once…
My name is Maddy Moody and I am currently a junior at College of Charleston. I am a communications major and arts management minor. I chose to study abroad with the CEA program in Sevilla, Spain. I knew I wanted to study somewhere in Spain so that I could practice and eventually become fluent in Spanish. I went abroad with no expectations, but I planned to fully assimilate myself with…
My name is Noelle Glover and I am an international business and Spanish major with a minor inmarketing. I am a Junior at the College and I studied with International Studies Abroad at theUniversity of Seville in Seville, Spain. I choose my program because it accommodated my wantsand needs for a program and offered great excursions. During my time abroad, I set goals tobecome immersed in my host culture and…
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2020/01/16/taking-classes-abroad-the-best-of-both-worlds Yes, the rumors are true: you do have to participate in the “study” part of study abroad. Don’t worry; you will have plenty of time to explore your host country and travel to other places. CEA gives you a variety of programs to choose from that allow you to get the best fit for your classes. I enrolled in the Communication, Media Studies, and Tourism Management program. I am…
While studying in Sevilla, I attended multiple festivals and events. To start, I attended theFestival of Nations in a local park that celebrated a multitude of nations. The festival offereddifferent food, drink, and music options. I attended the festival with friends and we had a greattime observing the cultures. Later on, I attended a couple of Christmas markets, they are myfavorite! Sevilla decorates well for Christmas and that made for…
I adored my time in Sevilla, although it was initially hard to make the move. I made so manylifelong friends from all over the world and learned so much about the importance of friendshipand companionship. Additionally, the experience most definitely boosted my culturalintelligence. Learning to comprehend and appreciate other cultures is one of the coolest thingsabout traveling and to me, it makes you into a more well-rounded individual! At the…
My favorite food in Spain is Patatas Bravas and Spanish Tortilla. Patatas Bravas consists of friedpotatoes topped with salsa brava and aioli. They are truly delicious and most tapas bars servethem. Spanish Tortilla consists of fried potatoes and eggs mixed and cooked together in a skillet.The recipe is pretty basic, but the result is fantastic! Both of these dishes are described as“tapas”. Tapas can be eaten as a snack or…
