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By (Spanish Language Teacher Education., Illinois State University) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Granada, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I will forever be a traveler and I've gained nothing but confidence and drive to continue my journey

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of Granada
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program did alright they had some problem dealing with situations within host families but besides that i loved them

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? budget weekly, we had to buy our own towels, and some tstuff but that was it

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Grammar 213
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

My family, students, and locals i had everyday interaction and yes people spoke english but gladly enjoyed practicing their spanish with me

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be confident and independent it will help you greatly abroad and ensure you get to do everything you want to