Fall 2017 in Granada Spain Past Review
By DaCota Hollar (Capital University) - abroad from 09/25/2017 to 12/21/2017 with
AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program
I improved my Spanish dramatically and was able to see a lot of Spanish culture!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Courses were not difficult, but I was able to increase my Spanish speaking skills! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were extremely helpful and were always available to answer questions about the city, classes, and the adjustment process. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I absolutely loved my host family! They were extremely friendly and helpful. AIFS did a good job at selecting host families as I heard no complaints from my friends on the program! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Our program advisors were easy to work with it there was a health issue by taking students to the doctor and translating. |
| * Safety: |
Never once did I feel unsafe in Granada. |
| 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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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 organized language exchanges where we could meet locals. |
| 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? | Third year in college |
| 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? | Make friends with local!! |
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? | I went with the flow and was glad I was completely open to new experiences! |
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. |
