I loved everything about my time in Granada. I did not want to come home! Past Review
By A student (Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania) - abroad from 01/22/2017 to 05/26/2017 with
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Yes. I learned about the Spanish culture and the differences between there and the USA. I also learned the Spanish language. My experience in Granada was very worthwhile and I would go back anytime.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved everything about the school and the program. The teachers were super nice and helpful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved the family that I lived with. There apartment was super nice. The family was super kind and caring. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program that I went with was great! I loved everything about the program. The directors were very kind and helped with whatever we needed. Also, the events that the program did were great and I loved them all. I would recommend this program to anyone. |
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? | $30 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The program directors always encouraged to speak Spanish. They were really helpful when speaking with them, because they would help with any problems or questions we had about the language. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 4 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Trying speaking Spanish with your friends. Also, make friends that are not American by going to intercambios. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Better information on the host family. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
