Fun Learning in Granada Past Review
By Jessica S (Math, Towson University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Granada, Spain
I learned so much about myself, and human nature in general. I know that I will be more competitive in a globalized world because of my experience abroad.
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. |
The workload was the perfect amount and the grading system was very fair. There was anice balace between learning and having fun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff in Granada were fantasitic. I have no suggestions for improvement. The were attentive and helpful with everything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
the quantity of for was more than generous and delicious |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Ronda and the Abjurras were both amazing and I loved field trip to see the dancers. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe at all times in my city and homestay. I never had an experience with the healthcare system, but my friends that did said that the program was very helpful. |
| 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? | I spent a fiar amount of money, but I traveled a lot and went out a lot as well. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I spent a lot of money on traveling. I didn't realize at first how much more it cost to travel than living in my host city. In my host city all expenses were included, while traveling, I had to pay for all food expenses. |
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? | SPAN 201 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke spanish with my homestay family everyday. I also spoke spanish with my language professor and in everyday life but I sis speak English with my roommate and most American friends. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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