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CEA’s City Guide
SEVILLE
Flourishing with authentic Spanish food, flamenco and a fiery culture, Seville promises adventurous experiences around every city corner. Live like the Sevillanos do and allow
CEA’s Personal City Guide to lead you through the pulsating streets of this Andalusian city.
“My favorite place to hang out in the evenings was a tiny wine and tapas bar on Calle Mateos Gago called La Goleta. They serve amazing orange wine (which is not only unique, but really delicious) and have a plethora of tapas. It’s a small hole in the wall, but
everyone hangs out on the street and mingles after a long day of school or work,”
- Hannah Tangi, Program Associate
“While in Seville, students should visit ‘Las Setas’ (The Mushrooms), officially called Metropol Parasol
in the Plaza de la Encarnación. It’s a gigantic shade feature that is actually held together by glue (a little scary?)! The structure is highly controversial among the locals, but it is a truly interesting site to behold! Very much a contrast of architecture with
the historical city,”
- Paige Sindt, Director of Academic Affairs
“Although a bit of a splurge, students studying abroad in Seville cannot miss out on the thunderous
Flamenco steps of the dancers at Tablao El Arenal. The atmosphere’s energy animates everyone in the room (audiences and performers alike), and the talent and chemistry of the dancers on stage truly is amazing. I don’t think I blinked once the whole performance!
- Maggie Zawalski, Content Coordinator
“Indulge in a picnic by the Rio Guadalquivir while doing homework…and maybe a bottle of tinto
verano! It is a great way to spend an afternoon with Spanish and American friends alike,”
- Eric Schueller, Admissions Supervisor
“You can’t help but be taken aback by the rich culture, beautiful people and charm of Seville. The city invites its visitors to explore the vast maze of alley ways that flow throughout the city. As you weave your way around, every turn leads you to a new adventure – a restaurant with amazing food or a bakery tucked away almost out of
sight of the average passerby. I was glad to have had the opportunity to ‘discover’ Seville for myself!”
- Kathleen Ellwood,
Director of University Relations – East
“Sevilla boasts two soccer teams – FC Sevilla and Real Betis. If you get the chance, attend a game.
The atmosphere at a European soccer game is like nothing here in the United States,”
- Eric Schueller, Admissions Supervisor
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Maestranza
Torre del Oro
Legend
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La Giralda
University of Seville
Jaun Belmonte Statue
Cathedral of Seville
The Catalina de Ribera
Jardines del Alcazar
Museo Taurino
The Alcazar de Seville
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CEA Global Campus
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CEA in Seville
New Courses•Spanish Cinema – Witnessing the historical, social and
political changes of Spanish history through the film,
students in this course will watch a selection of Spanish
films by relevant directors and analyze the creative
style used in each.
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•Architecture & Painting – students roam the streets of
Seville visiting and observing different architectural
monuments, as well as a multitude of the city’s
museums where they will examine some of the world’s
greatest art pieces.
Fascinating Faculty•A professor in the cultural studies field, Javier García
Pereda specializes in nutrition and food chemistry, having
earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences and
Technology. Before becoming a professor, Javier sailed
around the world for two years conducting research on
nutrition and food science.
•Professor Mary Alice Soriero calls herself an international
citizen having lived and learned in countries including Peru,
Japan, Thailand, Spain and the U.S. She has volunteered in
the Peace Corps, taught as a language teacher, and has
appeared many times as a public speaker on cultural values.
All About Active Learning•Students receive the opportunity to taste a variety of
Seville’s mouth watering tapas after learning about the
regional differences in Spanish cooking and cuisines in class.
City Facts:
•The capital of Andalusia, Seville ranks as the fourth
largest city in Spain
•In 1522, the Spanish ship Vittoria docked off Seville’s
shore, completing the first circumnavigation of the globe.
•The city’s captivating
cathedral, which is built
on the site of the 12th
century Almohad mosque,
holds the title of largest
cathedral in the world.
•The mastermind behind the world-renowned artwork
Las Meninas, Baroque painter Diego Velázquez once
called Seville his hometown
•Fried squid, snails, spinach with chickpeas and Jamón
ibérico (cured ham) are some of the common tapas
items frequenting Sevillano menus
•Seville’s Plaza de España appears in the film “Star
Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones”
Why study in Seville
•NO8DO, Seville’s official
motto read aloud as “No
me ha dejado”, originated
during the 13th century
and means “It [Seville] has
not abandoned me”
•Seville is perfect for students
craving to acclimate to the city’s
welcoming society, Andalusian
pace (laid-back) and authentic
Spanish language.
