ISA Granada: This is what studying abroad should be. Past Review
By Sherman C (Spanish, Ohio State University - Columbus) for
ISA Study Abroad in Granada, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
If I could study abroad as a career I would.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Easy classes but learned a ton! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
AMAZING. Nice and accommodating. Would recommend this program for anyone. |
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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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| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
In class, with family, with friends, and with intercambio. Spoke Spanish the majority of the time. |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Plan to travel lots and meet locals whenever possible. Never be afraid to put yourself out there. Get directly involved in the local culture. |
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