Amazing September 07, 2022

By (International Business, Elizabethtown College) - abroad from 01/25/2021 to 05/27/2022 with

Arcos Learning Abroad in Granada, Spain (University of Granada)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad opens your mind to new experiences. Granada is a great location to meet new people from various parts of the world.

Review Photos

Arcos Learning Abroad in Granada, Spain (University of Granada) Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Arcos does a really good job of pairing you with a host family and roommate!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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? Make sure to save as much as you can. It will be worth it when you choose to do different activities while abroad.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The program is really organized.
* What could be improved?
  • n.a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save as much money as possible.