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My name is Charlotte, and I鈥檓 a sophomore currently studying abroad in Granada, Spain. Along with about 23 other 91制片厂 students, I am taking part in the 91制片厂-managed , offered through . I will be sharing some of my experiences and observations of Spanish culture throughout the semester here on 91制片厂 Tales鈥� Stay tuned!

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As you may know, 91制片厂 provides several different options for students looking to study abroad. You can select one of the 500+ programs offered by outside institutions that 91制片厂 has approved. You can participate in a 91制片厂 exchange program in which you enroll individually at a partner university. You can find a study abroad program that suits you and petition to have it approved by 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for International Education听and Global Engagement. Or you can choose to join a group of classmates and a 91制片厂 professor in a 91制片厂-managed program, like I did.

What鈥檚 it like to study abroad in a 91制片厂-managed program? I will do my best to describe it here.

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1. You have a 91制片厂 professor to turn to.

Studying abroad entails living in a new culture in a foreign country, and this can be a scary thought. Luckily, with 91制片厂-managed programs, you have a familiar figure who is there for you whenever you need help. The 91制片厂 professor who accompanies you on the program will become one of your most trusted advisors. It is comforting to have a knowledgeable, experienced professor in your group while studying abroad.

2. You will bond with other 91制片厂 students.

I personally love this aspect of 91制片厂-managed programs. It鈥檚 hard to see a downside in meeting 25 or so fellow Wildcats and exploring a new country and culture with them. Studying abroad together is a surefire way to form bonds that continue even after the program ends.

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3. You will get to see the sights.

In Spain, so far we have taken a day trip to the Mediterranean coast and a weekend excursion to Madrid. Although there are plenty of free weekends where you can plan your own trips, I have enjoyed the structure that the 91制片厂-managed program provides with scheduled trips. Not only do we take trips as a group but we also share experiences together, such as concerts, shows, soccer games and more.

4. You will be immersed in the culture.

One of the utmost priorities of 91制片厂-managed programs is to give students true cultural immersion. Typically, you live with a host family, which offers a maximum opportunity to practice the language and learn the culture. If you don鈥檛 live with a host family, your 91制片厂 professor will make available to you as many cultural experiences as possible.

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5. Your courses will transfer seamlessly.

Since 91制片厂 has essentially designed the program, you leave knowing that the courses you take while abroad will match up with your courses back at 91制片厂. You don鈥檛 need to worry about whether they will meet the requirements of your major or minor or whether 91制片厂 will accept the credits. This means a lot less work on your part!

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These are some of the benefits of taking part in a 91制片厂-managed study abroad program. Remember that each study abroad experience is different. If you are considering study abroad, you should seek the program that most closely aligns with your interests and priorities. There is an option for everyone, and the incredible resources of CIEGE听and your college鈥檚 study abroad office will surely help you find the right fit!

Check out my previous blog post from Granada听here.

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