In fact, interacting with Spaniards is the best way to improve your Spanish skills and learn about contemporary Spanish culture. However, as in other situations, you should be cautious with the acquaintances you make, particularly in bars and discos. Do not accept offers of rides in automobiles or on motorcycles. Be extra cautious if you are approached by more than one individual. The program highly recommends that you do not rent automobiles, since driving is another situation in which a lack of knowledge of differences in culture can be dangerous.
Road conditions vary, and the culture of driving needs lots of practice to master properly.
If an emergency occurs with your family in the U.S. or for any other reason we need to contact you, it is crucial that we have the best information possible in attempting to find you. Since failure to turn in a travel form could put a strain not only on your family members but also on the staff in Sevilla and Chapel Hill, please be aware that if an emergency occurs and you have not turned in a travel form, it will be considered a gross failure on your part to abide by program rules, and you could be dismissed from the program. Health and Safety Issues in Study Abroad .