Graná, te comería a besos Past Review

By (Spanish, University of Connecticut) - abroad from 09/10/2014 to 12/21/2014 with

UConn: Granada - UConn in Granada, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, worthwhile. Improved my spanish, learned a lot of history and culture

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.

I think the actual classes weren't very challenging. Trips and activities were educational and helpful

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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?

My program director was so helpful when I was sick and needed to go to the clinic. I can tell she really cares about me.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 40-50 euros
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat at home! Tapas are fun a few times but your host family cooks awesome food- that's already paid for!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
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 4200W
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Don't hang out with other Americans. Or, just really make sure you don't soeak English with them

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Host mom
  • Speaking spanish
  • Learning through activities
* What could be improved?
  • More free weekends.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Not sure

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Spanish Culture

Course Department: Spanish
Instructor: Ángela Martín Perez
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Amazing teacher, great activities to supplement classroom learninh
Credit Transfer Issues: