Granada made me a Spaniard! Past Review
By Christian A (Spanish Language Teacher Education., Illinois State University) for
University of Granada: Granada - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I've always thought of my self as well-cultured, but it wasn't until i studied abroad that i truly understood what it meant to broaden my horizons. I became very close with my host family. I do plan on visiting Granada many times in the future.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We as Americans place more emphasis on grades than our foreign institutions. The emphasis abroad was dedicated to what was being taught and how each individual student learned, retained, and utilized the material. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: Open door policy, easily accessible by email and phone Weaknesses: I wish they had provided more "intercambios" (language exchanges between natives and language learners) |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was treated as one of their own! |
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top notch quality and quantity as well as healthy |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Cordoba Mezquita and Sevilla... |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very accessible health care, very safe city, even in the late evening. |
| 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? | 50euro |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of the night life...but be responsible, both characteristically and fiscally. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | LAN233 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | Students who whole-heartedly wish to broaden their horizons would fit in perfectly with this program. Students who are willing to live the life of your everyday Spaniard should definitely consider this program. |
