Granada: An experience that stays with you forever. Past Review
By Jessica K (Kinesiology, San Diego State University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
very. I see the world so differently. I loved it and now I wish to travel to more countries throughout my life to experience similar feelings but with different cultures.
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. |
I loved the first two weeks of classes, but we were transferred to a different school for the last week that I didn't like as much. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I loved German. He was fantastic. He knew so much about the city, the culture, and history. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved everything about living in spain but I got unlucky with the host mom I was placed with. She was rude and unfriendly. |
| * Food: |
I was never hungry and all the food tasted good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved all the other students I met, we became really close really fast, and I was sad to leave them at the end. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
My friend had to go to the hospital, and everything was dealt with very well, and she was okay. At night I felt a little vulnerable walking around. |
| 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? |
I practiced spanish with almost everyone I saw. I used spanish every day within the home, school, and on the street. Most people spoke spanish, but at the school a lot of people spoke english because the program is based in Texas, USA. |
| 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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is perfect for seniors graduating high school and wanting to prepare for college spanish and to have fun! |
