Spanish in Spain: Learning to Adapt in Granada Past Review
By Daniel F (Economics., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
ISA Study Abroad in Granada, Spain
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. It was worthwhile. I made some great friends, and I know that it will prove very valuable someday.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
ISA office was absolutely great. They will make sure you are well taken care of. |
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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? |
Tons of good weekend trips |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No, the healthcare is good, and there is nothing particular to be concerned about. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Maybe 25 Euros. Not much. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The buses will cost a little extra. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPAN 3000 level |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think an independent person who already knows a good deal of Spanish would benefit the most. Stay in the dormitories, and get to know Granada as well as you can. |
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