Granada: The most memorable trip Past Review
By Savannah M (Sociology., Trinity University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
My experience was beyond worthwhile, it will always be with me.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The differences in my program were minimal. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything concerning my program went without a hitch, our advisors here were amazing in prepping me for everything having to do with going abroad AND returning, |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family was what made my study abroad experience. I cannot explain enough how helpful they were. |
| * Food: |
Quality of food was amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Memorable events? Trip to Chefchouen, Morocco |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Granada is an extremely safe city, |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Certain cities were much more expensive than others. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people did not speak English in Granada, therefore I was able to practice with nearly everyone. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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