Cecil Said:

wud it be a better experience to stay w/ a host family or other students for summer study abroad in spain?

We Answered:

HOST FAMILY!!
I have done both in Spain, and I learned a lot more about the culture and the language when I stayed with the family...plus I still communicate with them on a weekly basis...

Vickie Said:

Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?

We Answered:

My sister recently got back from a year in Valencia. The weather is better than Madrid yet it's still a big city with plenty to do.

If you're worried about not knowing the language, a big city would seem to be a better choice because there will be better support for foreigners. You should also remember that Barcelona is the second-biggest city in Spain, and Granada has a population of 236,000 - roughly the same size as Plymouth or Stoke.

What you've also got to remember is that you're going to have a geat time and meet a load of really cool people so don't think you'll be "alone" anywhere. You're going to have a great time wherever you go. Madrid is really nice. Granada has a wellknown university which you can look at online http://www.ugr.es/university.htm (English page)

In addition to all of that, you should use any available contacts at your current university (if you have one) to get any extra information, you may be able to find out personal recommendations that way - which will really help.

Good luck!

Oscar Said:

Why do so many American students choose to study abroad in Spain?

We Answered:

In sociology, I learned that Americans have a tendency to visit European countries to most in terms of studying abroad. Perhaps American students want to study the language at its origin (I think Mexican Spanish has slight variations).

Also, since Mexico is in North America, it sorts more exotic to travel farther away, especially in a country with such close proximity to other European countries.

Honestly, I think that traveling to Spain just sounds more interesting (no offense to other Spanish-speaking countries). People always want to travel to Europe in general.

Beatrice Said:

Should I study abroad in Spain or Italy?

We Answered:

Spain ;)

Ronald Said:

How much does it usually cost to study abroad in College? (Say, to Spain)?

We Answered:

Enquire at the unis of your choice for the cost of fees.

Expect to have to find your own accommodation, which may be expensive in a fashionable city, but food costs are generally lower than UK.

No. The airfare will not be included.