Study Abroad | Granada

Housing

HOMESTAY

Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Spain and live with a host family. For many students this is the most rewarding part of the program:

• Double room
• 3 meals a day
• Weekly laundry
• Your own key
• No curfew
• Single room available for an additional fee of $795 per session

OPTIONAL STUDENT RESIDENCE

Live in a student residence for a supplement of $675 per session.

• Double room with bathroom
• Weekly laundry
• 3 meals a day Monday through Saturday
• Single rooms available for an additional fee of $995 per session

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Granada

City Facts

History

Before this ancient city was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, it was ruled by the Moors, during their nearly 800-year domination of the Iberian Peninsula. Granada has 3 listed UNESCO Heritage Sites: the Alhambra, Generalife Gardens, and the residential district of Albayzín.

Sports

Situated about 18 miles (30km) away from the Sierra Nevada’s, Granada is the perfect spot for a ski getaway in the sun. The Sierra Nevada has snowcapped peaks from November to May and over 250 sunshine days a year.

Geography

Granada’s location is ideal. You can hike the Sierra Nevada in the morning, take a dip in the Mediterranean in the afternoon and enjoy tapas by the light of the Alhambra in the evening.

Site Staff

AIFS in Granada Director, Semester Programs

Noelia Marin Muñoz

¡Hola! I have been working with visiting students in Granada since 2007. I studied at the university myself so am very familiar with student life here in Granada. I also spent a year studying abroad in England which gave me an understanding of how to adjust to living in a different culture. My job is to help facilitate your immersion into the Spanish language and culture; ensuring your study abroad is a fun and safe learning experience. I love watching how students change during their time here. Upon arrival, you will continually ask questions. By the end of the program you will be independent, confident and knowledgeable citizens of the world and teaching me things I didn’t know! The AIFS office is located in “Puerta Real”, the very center of Granada. It is a 5-minute walk from the university building. Drop by and tell me about something wonderful you have discovered in my favorite city!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Spanish culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. The Program Director organizes a variety of activities which may include:

• Welcome party
• Granada’s Islamic Heritage: guided tour of the Albaicin, the city’s historic Arabic quarter
• Tour of the Cathedral and Royal Chapel
• Soccer and volleyball games
• Walks to Sacromonte district
• Horseback riding in the countryside
• Arabic baths
• Hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains
• Spanish movie night
• Tapas with Spanish students
• Farewell party with Flamenco Show and tapas

Please note that students may need to pay an additional fee for some of the activities above.