One of the best times of my life September 26, 2024
By A student (Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/22/2024 to 05/22/2024 with
IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language
I learnt how to live by myself in a new country
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
Super safe never felt like I was in any danger. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This program allowed me to become very close with students from all over the country. I liked how structured this program when it comes to trips that are offered but nothing is forced onto students. The program teachers are extremely passionate and engaging. The program helpers were phenomenal as well |
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) |
it helps that groceries are very cheap in granada, and that i had a dining plan during the school week |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20-30 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I think that the most costly portion of studying abroad is actually just traveling around |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I am fluent |
| 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? | Just immerse your self with the locals and dont be afraid to mess up |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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 wish I took more pictures and videos while I was abroad on the program to remember all the great times. I also realized that being abroad is not all fun all the time and that students should be ready but to try and be present and live in the moment because we only get this once |
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. |
