Granada, Spain Review Past Review

By (Spanish Language and Literature., Illinois State University) for

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Granada, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was. Although I wished that I did not live with a family. I did completely enjoy my time there. It was unforgettable.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: canterbury christ church university
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.

I feel like the classes could have been set up better. Yes we spoke Spanish the entire time, but our entire building was with American students. It was just too easy to speak English all the time. Some of the teachers also just lectured the entire time and there was no room for interaction- this really frustrated me.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I think that they could have planned better excursions for us to take as well as provided us with meals when we went on such excursions since we did pay for that. The organization was just okay, I definitely feel like there is room for improvement.

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I think that when people are budgeting trips that they plan on taking, they should over-budget themselves. I always a little bit over than what I planned.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students