I love southern Spain! Past Review
By A student (Spanish Language and Literature., Trinity University) - abroad from 09/01/2014 to 12/19/2014 with
Arcadia: Granada - Arcadia in Granada
I learned about independence, I learned who I am as a person, I learned how to appreciate life.
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. |
It helped with learning Spanish Wasn't a lot of outside work |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were super nice but lazy and it was hard to get them to do things |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Loved my host parents! My friends in apartments did not like their housing. So homestay is the way to go |
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The food was delicious! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I took classes with mainly Americans and it was harder to meet Spaniards |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't get sick |
| * Safety: |
Granada is a super safe city! We would walk back home in the middle of the night and would have no problems. |
| 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) |
5 the city itself is very cheap especially with the tapas culture |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you are in a homestay you don't need to buy extra food because you already have a meal given to you. Take advantage of it! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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? | Advanced Grammar |
| 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? | Find friends who will speak the language with you rather than reverting to english |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how to meet more locals. It wasn't until the second half of the program that I started to get to know more locals |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
