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Granada is Great

Program Information

The University of Granada was chartered and given official Papal ratification by Clemente VII in 1531. Through its almost 500 years of existence, it has become one of the major intellectual centers in southern Spain. The University’s Modern Language Center, the Centro de Lenguas Modernas, is housed in what was... More

Provider: Academic Programs International (API)
Location(s): Granada, Spain
Year Founded: 1997
Website Take me there!

Review By:

William G. (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) on August 25, 2010

Overall Rating

Personal Information

* Start Date: 2010-01-20
* End Date: 2010-05-21
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

not dificult

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

good communication and organization

* Housing:

Good Dorm experience

* Food:

Good food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

fun events

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

felt safe

* Home Institution Advising:

How well did The University of Texas at Austin prepare and support you for your time abroad?

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? cheaper expiditions

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same program? Yes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? good luck
* What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? I loved Granada & will move back soon