Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO)

For those who like to dance, there were plenty of clubs like the outdoor club Sumo alongside the river. As well as the ever popular club Boss that played lots of American Pop music, and Catedral the disco bar. For those who like quiet outdoor cafes, Triana was the section of town to visit. One of the more interesting bars by far had to be La Carboneria, which offers art exhibits, jazz, folk and brazilian music as well as flamenco shows in the evening. El Centro is the area to go shop since it has the most traditional shopping area. As for food, one has to try tapas while in Sevilla. They are small portions of all kinds of food.

The program, API, was very accommodating for those who had housing problems. Such as there was one person who had issues with his host family and the program immediately found him a better placement.

If you plan to travel a lot it will save you money to buy a Eurail pass. As well, for filling but cheap food there are low-cost tapas and bocadillas.

Travelling while abroad can be fun when done spontaneously, but be aware of the time restrictions since you are attending classes during the week. Take in as much of the culture as you can as well as take advantage of all the opportunities that will involve you more in the community and the university. Lastly, make friends with the locals. They can teach you things books can't and they can give you experiences that will last forever.

My only qualm with the university was the segregation between the international and local students. Although it was not the university's fault that I was not as involved with the local students, I did feel interaction was not as encouraged as it should have been on either side.