Studying Abroad in Granada. Past Review
By Erin F (English, Morgan State University) for
Spain Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
Yes, because I have had a lot of job offers becomes now I'm considered "almost fluent". So this has helped me a great deal especially since jobs are scarce.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I liked the workload I received in Granada as compared to the US because there was a lot of reading and reciting. A lot of visual learning, which is my best strength. I also liked that the teachers did not dictate to you as you wrote things down, they spoke with you and made sure you understand what is going on. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I liked the program a lot, saw a great deal, learned a lot about history,a nd made some interesting friends that I still keep in touch with today. I liked that the program size was small because everyone knew each other and had the chance to get to know each other. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was not too keen on my living situation. Yes, the family was nice and help me out with the language a great deal but the living accommodations were less than ideal when I saw how other students were living. The room I stayed in was small enough, then you throw in two bodies and it was irritating. There were no drawers/desks/ and a small closet for both of our stuff. Most of the time I kept my clothes in my suitcase. The host family was extremely nice and I enjoyed them. |
* Food: |
I liked the food, especially the papas fritas :). No special place on where to dine, the food there are equally good. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Bull fighting was an experience for me and out of every place I saw I enjoyed that the most and in a close second is the Alhambra. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Very safe city. VERY. I wouldn't recommend hanging out til 7am but if you do it is perfectly fine to walk back at that hour and not have to worry about thugs coming to kill you. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
* 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
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* 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? | The program directors are awesome! Also, you will meet people you will way to stay in contact with. I never keep in touch with anybody but I felt closer to some of these people than to persons who I spent four years of college with. |