Spain is nice, pleasant, and good. Past Review
By A student () for
Pacific Lutheran University: Granada - PLU and ILACA Consortium
Didn't have to work very hard, felt pretty detached from classes as there wasn't much to work on. Had a good time socially, in town and on excursions, but I don't feel like I ever actually had to sit down and work.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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It was a pretty laid back program. Taking five of six possible classes, I found I had enough time to run/work out, go to class, study/get homework done, and go out most nights. Although Spain was a blast and I enjoyed all of our cultural/historical excursions, I am not likely to return to the country- I just am not in love with it. The professors in the CLM tend to be very personable, Mark and Maria are amazing; they can and will take care of anything for you. From what I heard, most homestays went great, although there were a few issues. Finally, grading is easy- because we're accustomed to receiving higher notes, a couple of points are added to your grade at the end of the semester. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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I spoke Spanish, in Spain with Spaniards and non-spaniards. Many could understand some degree of English, but Spanish was used every day. I felt I learned quite a bit and definitely gained confidence. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I'd head to Valencia or Barcelona if I were you. Granada is nice, but there were other cities that I loved a lot more. |
