IES Abroad: Granada - Liberal Arts & Language

I learned to be independent and ask questions, try new things, and just be brave. Katie B - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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Study abroad affected almost every aspect of my life. Academically, being abroad allowed me to learn in more ways than just in the classroom. In fact, I would claim that I learned more outside of the classroom. Because of this, I think the concept of learning, rather than just going through my classes to get good grades, was r... A student - Claremont McKenna College

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I learned to love being in new and uncomfortable situations. I learned that people are generally very similar, but there are inherent differences in the ways we choose to live our lives. I learned how to do my part in forming incredible relationships, and I'm excited to see how they continue in the future. Jimmy D - Bowdoin College

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My experience in Granada, Spain was much more transformative than I had ever expected. I grew more, learned more spanish, made more mistakes, and made many, many more lifelong, remarkable relationships and experiences than I had ever expected. Going to Spain, I knew that living in a completely new country would change me in som... A student - Claremont McKenna College

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I improved my Spanish, made great friends, learned a lot about other cultures. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. Maggie S - Kenyon College

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I learned how to be confident in my Spanish, about a totally new culture, and how to see the world with new eyes. Living my entire life in America gave me a narrow perspective on the world and now I feel like I understand people, culture, and the world better. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! Catherine B - Whitman College

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Studying abroad in Granada, Spain with IES was a phenomenal, life changing, eye opening, opportunity providing experience that causes you to grow into a better, independent, more aware, and educated citizen of this world we live in. This is what my life reflects now that I have returned home. My time in Granada provided me with ... Meghan L - Hope College

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My experience was unforgettable. The courses were remarkably in depth, the professors wonderfully passionate, and the program well-coordinated. Granada is a magical city that will inspire you to say "no pasa nada!" and embrace your life in all its little moments! A student - Haverford College in Pennsylvania

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Studying abroad was without a doubt the most worthwhile thing I've ever done. I gained a whole new perspective, a second language, some of my best friends, a loving family, and a second home. I learned even more than I expected not only about a new culture, but about myself. Julia W - Pennsylvania State University - University Park

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It was absolutely worthwhile. I improved my spanish fluency, gained a new perspective on the US and international relations, learned about myself Rebecca O - Brandeis University

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I got to try to new things, eat amazing food, make friends across the world, and experience independence/personal growth. It was totally worthwhile. Jessica G - Occidental College

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To be honest I learned a lot more about myself and the kind of life I'd like to lead in the future as well as what I might potentially like to do in the future. It was entirely worthwhile and I would do again in a heartbeat, like right now, put me on a plane back, I miss it. Kayla M - University of Redlands

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My Spanish definitely got a lot better and I was forced to learn how to be independent. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University

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