Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love Granada and ISA-Granada Past Review

By (MEEN, Texas A&M - College Station) for

WorldStrides Study Abroad in Granada, Spain

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would go again in a heartbeat. Everyone should go abroad at least once in their life and everyone should go to Granada ( I might be biased). I would also recommend and ISA programs.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved all of the program directors. They were personable and helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My host family was great in helping me learn the language and culture. They made me feel like part of the family.

* Food:

My host mom was a good cook and made more than enough food for every meal. If I needed a packed lunch she always made me food to go.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved everyone in my program, Granada, and my entire experience. I traveled with ISA and with friends and was never bored. ISA took us on many great trips around Spain.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I spoke Spanish with my host family, the program directors, and in all of my classes.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Anyone who wants the true Spain experience: Go in open minded, speak as much Spanish as you can, never say "no" to an experience, find an intercambio.