API: Experience Granada, Spain (Scholarships Available)

From the moment I started college I knew I wanted to study abroad. I have never been very independent or outgoing but I always longed to experience life in another country. When I arrived in Spain I did not know anyone else on the API program and I had only spoken with my host family once. Honestly, those first few days were full of doubts, if I had made the wrong decision in coming, if I’d ever feel comfortable in my new surroundings, and just wondering why this had always been so important to ...

I chose to study abroad in Granada because of the beautiful views, great weather and interesting culture that this city has. There was a mix of Spanish culture like flamenco dancing and Arabic culture. One of the most traveled to destinations in Spain is the Alhambra, built by Muslims, which is in the center of the city. It was really cool learning about how both of these cultures were celebrated and joined together to make this amazing city. Granada was also the perfect size and easy to navigat...

Studying abroad in Granada, Spain was an unforgettable experience - where I truly lived a life different from anything I had known before. Majoring in Environmental Science, I always studied Europe as the model for sustainable cultures and cities, and living in it has completely changed my perspective on the matter. With reliable public transportation (metros, trams, buses) and infrastructure that prioritized the pedestrian over a car, I learned to love walking places. The beautiful Moorish arch...