IES Abroad Granada - Study in Granada : Testimonials (Granada)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by Office of International Programs
We want to hear about your experience!
Why did you choose this program?
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I wanted to be able to take a psych class abroad, and loved the idea of getting to go to Morocco.
— Helen Shelton, Spring 2011 |
Why did you choose this program?
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Wofford always seemed to send a lot of students to Granada and I never heard anything negative about the city, the IES staff, or the classes offered. I was excited to have the opportunity to travel some around Europe and to Morocco, but also enjoyed every moment I stayed in Granada!
— Leanna Herbert, Spring 2015 |
What was your favorite aspect of this program?
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I really loved the trips to see the Alhambra, and the trip to Morocco. In fact, really any of the field trips were interesting, and easy to enjoy.
— Helen Shelton, Spring 2011 |
What was your favorite aspect of this program?
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The trip to Morocco was great and I really enjoyed staying in a city with a lot of student-focused events.
— Leanna Herbert, Spring 2015 |
What was your housing situation like?
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I lived in an apartment, with my own room for most of the time. I lived with a woman, her adult daughter, and an IES roommate. Later, I had to move in order to stay beyond the program date, and lived with two women, their cats, and another IES roommate. In that home, I shared a room.
— Helen Shelton, Spring 2011 |
What was your housing situation like?
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I lived with a señora who was amazing. She made me feel very welcomed and comfortable in her home and in Granada. She also cooked amazing lunches for me ( I still miss them! )
— Leanna Herbert, Spring 2015 |
What was your housing situation like?
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I lived with an American roommate and an older Spanish woman. My host-mom was the greatest! She was super supportive and always expressed an interest in what we were up to!
— Ashlee Gomez, Spring 2017 |
What was your favorite class and why?
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Islamic Art and Architecture was amazing! It was a lot of work, but we got to visit so many interesting places, and saw parts of the Alhambra that are closed off to the public. It was great to learn more about the history of al-Andalus, since most people's histories of Granada pick up with Isabel and Ferdinand.
— Helen Shelton, Spring 2011 |
What was your favorite class and why?
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I loved my Lorca class. We used Lorca's poetry and plays and the actual city of Granada as study materials. It was very hands-on and a the professor approached discussing poetry in a very unique and understanding way.
— Leanna Herbert, Spring 2015 |
What was your favorite class and why?
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Surprisingly, Islamic Art and Architecture. I didn't think I would enjoy an art history class, but it was actually an awesome way to learn about the region I was in and its history.
— Ashlee Gomez, Spring 2017 |
What did you gain from studying abroad?
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I feel more developed as a person. I know better where I stand on issues, and I know that, at least to some extent, I am more capable than I thought I was. It was hard going to a program where I was the only Wofford student, but it let me really explore who I was.
— Helen Shelton, Spring 2011 |
What did you gain from studying abroad?
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Besides the sincere desire to spend more time in Spain and in Granada, I feel that it was a serious confidence-building semester for me. I've come back confident in my ability to figure out a new city, in my ability to make and keep amazing friends, and in my Spanish speaking abilities. There was a lot of opportunities to leave my comfort zone and each time I did, I felt like my Granada experience was improved and enriched.
— Leanna Herbert, Spring 2015 |
What did you gain from studying abroad?
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A great understanding of cultures and a deeper understanding of my own. It's always good to try and see things from another's perspective.
— Ashlee Gomez, Spring 2017 |