Granada! Past Review
By Josie Stommel (Elizabethtown College) - abroad from 01/22/2018 to 05/26/2018 with
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Going abroad may seem daunting, but it's an amazing experience for growth. I have become so much more confident in my Spanish speaking and personal life, and have gained a broader world view.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
The directors are fabulous! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living with a host family is a must! |
| * Food: |
I have celiac disease, thus food can often be a challenge for me. My host family and program were super understanding and worked with my needs. |
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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? |
My biggest fear going into my experience was getting sick abroad. Although I did indeed get sick during my time abroad, I found it was not as difficult to manage as I had feared. My host mom and friends were happy to help, and my directors were super helpful and readily available if I needed to go to the doctor. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
My experience with Sol in Granada was phenomenal! |
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 |
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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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
Other Program Information
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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? | Read up on travel blogs, and make a bucket list of things you are interested in doing prior to your time abroad! This will keep you active from the get-go and reduce homesickness. |
