Seville, Spain
Spring 2023, 6 weeks in Seville, Spain
Meet Ben!
Major: Marketing
Minor: Spanish
I really enjoyed the city of Sevilla itself and the warm, sunny weather. The city was very walkable and fun to explore. I traveled across Spain to Ronda, Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Córdoba, Cádiz, Valencia, and more.
Program type: Faculty led (COWA- classroom host)
Most time spent in: Seville, Spain
Length: 6 weeks
Semester/Year: Spring 2023
Year at GVSU when studied abroad: between Sophomore and Junior year
Background
I preferred to have a faculty-led program with other GVSU students. I also wanted a program that wasn't a whole semester but not something that would only be two weeks. Studying abroad in this program would allow me to get six credits for my minor while having a great experience in another country.
Example Day
(Typical weekday with no events/plans) Wake up 8am, breakfast prepared for me and my roommate (toasted bread, butter, ham, and orange juice), shower, head to class at 9am-12pm, hang out with classmates until 2pm, lunch at home, afterwards time to explore the city and walk around or relax for a siesta since most businesses were closed from 2pm-5pm (I personally walked around and explored the city on my own, I really liked the Parque Maria Luisa since it was close to where I was living and COWA), return home in evening and have dinner at 8pm, work on homework in the evening
Reflection
I didn't really know what to expect. The overall experience was great because I got to see so many cool things outside of class. The Spanish language and Sevillian accent were very difficult to understand. I wish I had planned my mini weekend trips more in advance although I still saw a lot.
"I got to see so many cool things outside of class"
Challenges/Advice/Recommendations
I would say just be open to new experiences. Whatever situation you are facing, try to make the most of it. Studying abroad really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A majority of my best memories are from experiences outside the classroom.
If you have any questions about the program above or the experience of this page's author, Ben, specifically, feel free to contact him using the following email: kaczmarb@mail.gvsu.edu
La Tertulia (GVSU Spanish Club)
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