Granada Study Abroad- time of my life Past Review
By Jennifer S (Bilingual Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Granada, Spain
Yes, I met so many people, I learned a ton of spanish among other things and learned about myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload is manageable, the grading system is fair however i wish there was more of an chance for grades instead of two tests. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I love CEA, best program here! |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
I am quite picky so I did not care for a majority of the meals. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved Portugal with the program and Sevilla, everyone here is great! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never got sick. I had all the vaccines required by the program. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20-50 euros a week, it depends if you shop, buy snacks, and go out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I wish I would have eaten at less expensive restaurants in Italy because they charge you to sit down. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 116.15 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I had to use the language everywhere, in my host home, at school, in class, when I went to the store. Hardly anyone except the Americans studying abroad spoke english. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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