ISA Granada: This is what studying abroad should be. Past Review

By (Spanish, Ohio State University - Columbus) for

ISA Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
If I could study abroad as a career I would.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Easy classes but learned a ton!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

AMAZING. Nice and accommodating. Would recommend this program for anyone.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

In class, with family, with friends, and with intercambio. Spoke Spanish the majority of the time.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Plan to travel lots and meet locals whenever possible. Never be afraid to put yourself out there. Get directly involved in the local culture.