Testimonials

Q: What did you learn from your experience in Spain?
Q: What have you learned from your experience in Spain?

K. Dasilva
A: �Spain has taught me to share, to wait, and to be patient.
A: �Spain has taught me to share, to wait, and to be patient.

E. Miller
A: �Adem�sides expanding my knowledge of the Spanish language, I�ve learned how to function outside of my comfort zone�.
A: �Besides expanding my knowledge of the Spanish language, I�ve learned how to function out of my comfort zone � and love it.�

R. Abrams
A: �So far, I have learned a lot of Spanish and for the first time I can hold a conversation in the language. In turn, it has helped me to open up more to the environment outside the U.S.
A: � So far, I�ve learned a lot of Spanish, and for the first time, I can hold a conversation. Also I�ve become much more open to the world outside the U.S.�

D. Eads
A: �I've learned so many things that I couldn�t possibly write them all down!
A: �I�ve learned so many things that I couldn�t possibly write them all down!�

Q: �Wh�l is your best memory from this trip?
Q: What will your favorite memory be from this trip?

K. Dasilva
A: �My favorite memory from the trip will be Seville; this city has something �m�magical� that really got me�.
A: �My favourite memory from the trip will be Seville; this city has something �magical� that really got to me�.

E. Miller
A: �Es dif�cil to pick out just one, but I would say the best one was getting to know Gaud�'s architectural work in Barcelona.
A: �While it�s difficult to pick out just one, I�d have to say exploring the Gaudi buildings in Barcelona.�

R. Abrams
A: �The last night in Madrid, when most of the group and all of the professors went out to dance at a salsa club together; I had a great time that night.
A: ��the last night in Madrid, when most of the group and all of the professors went out to dance at a salsa club together; I had a good time that night.

Q: What is your favorite Spanish food?
Q: What is your favourite Spanish food?

D. Eads, R. Goldman, B. Langford.
A: �Potato omelet�.

E. Miller
A: �Gazpacho�

M. Joseph
R: �Croquettes�

C. Alkhal
A: � Jam�n Ib�rico�

Q: What is the biggest difference, in your opinion, between your life in your country and here?
Q: What is the biggest difference, in your opinion, between your life in your country and here?

E. Miller
A: �Unfortunately Americans don�t take naps�!
A: �Unfortunately Americans don�t take �siestas�!

R. Goldman
A: �The food. I've never seen so much in my life.
A: �Food! I have never seen so much ham in my life�.

D. Eads
A: �That in Spain public transport is used more or walking more than in the U.S., where cars are used more.
A: �Public transport and walking more (Spain) vs. cars (U.S.)�

Q: How was your homestay with a Spanish family?
Q: How was your homestay?

A: �A lovely and very attentive family. I felt very comfortable with them.
A: �Very nice family and very helpful. Felt comfortable there.�

A: �My family's mother in Spain is really nice, she makes an effort for us to learn Spanish better. We felt at home. My family in Seville was wonderful.
A: �My homestay mother is really friendly and always helps us learn Spanish better. We are very comfortable and feel at home. My family in Seville is wonderful.� (An�nimo)

Q: �C�How were your teachers?
Q: And your teachers?

A: My teacher has been the most effective I have ever had. She is enthusiastic about teaching and is always responsive to our questions. I wish I could take her with me to the United States.
A: �My teacher has been the most effective teacher I�ve ever had. She�s excited to teach, always answers. I wish I could take her back to the United States with me!�

A: �My teacher is excellent and I�m going to miss her a lot!
A: �My teacher is excellent and I�m going to miss her a lot!�

A: �The best teacher I ever had�.
A: �Best Spanih teacher ever�

Q: �Is there anything else you�d like to comment on about your experience?
Q: Anything else you�d like to comment on?

C. Alkhal
A: �I am very satisfied with the good coordination and planning of the activities. It has exceeded my expectations.
A: �I am very happy with how well planned all our trips are. It was beyond my expectations.�

A. Moody
A: My experience in Spain has been a lot of fun. I have learned a lot.
A: �My experience in Spain has been very fun. I have learned a lot.�

B. Langford
A: �This experience has exceeded my expectations. Viva Espa�a!
A: �This experience has met any expectation I had. �Viva Espa�a!�a!

Former student experience

Testimonial Mia Roque, former student of ESIC Idiomas in Sevilla
Mia Roque�s testimony, former student of ESIC Idiomas in Sevilla

About ESIC University

"My first foreign exchange experience. I never initially had plans to study abroad anywhere. Somewhat closed my mind off to the idea. I had one of those- �I pay to go to Northeastern, I don�t feel the need to go elsewhere� -mentalities.

I�m very glad that that changed somewhere along the road.

Through a friend, I heard about Northeastern�s study abroad program through the business school. I did not go through with it that summer, but after having had a whole year later to consider it, I set my mind to it.

I saw Spain. Summer. Finance elective. Culture. And I was sold.

ESIC is a business and marketing school in Sevilla. It was a 20-minute walk from our residence. While this was not always an easy walk to do at 840am, we [indirectly] enjoyed the exercise.

Sevilla also has those rent-a-bike stations (very similar to the Zip Car business in the states) and Phil & Dave sometimes rode bikes to class when they were running late. �Sevilla a Tu Ritmo,� Sevilla at Your Rhythm. Would love to see these bikes in the bigger cities of the states on day, they�re all over major cities in Europe.

Our program included 2 classes, 8 credits � what we would normally complete during a summer session in Boston.

The best thing about ESIC: our professors. Especially Raquel, our program coordinator. She's nothing short of amazing. She�s genuinely wants us to have a good experience here in Sevilla, as well as on our excursions to Granada and Madrid. From taking us to her favorite restaurants in the area, to taking us salsa dancing at a discoteca- she helps you fall even deeper in love with a country that is already so irresistibly loveable.

Next best thing: their coffee. Even their vending machines have better coffee than America!

After this experience in my life, I definitely encourage everyone who is considering studying abroad to PURSUE THAT GOAL. You won�t regret it. "

The togetherness.

"I�m so grateful for the new relationships that have come out of this trip. But like most graduations and farewells, you know that it won�t ever be the same again. But I think that�s the beauty of it. It�s something that you can look back on in a positive light. I miss it deeply, but I know I�ve changed for the better because of all of it."