ISA by WorldStrides

I had an incredible experience abroad. I truly enjoyed learning from my professors, whose insight and dedication made a lasting impact. The program staff were exceptionally responsive to emails and provided consistent support, which made me feel confident and well taken care of throughout the entire process. I always felt safe and supported during my time abroad, especially at the beginning when everything was new. The kindness and helpfulness of the staff made a huge difference and helped me settle in smoothly. Overall, I absolutely loved the experience and am grateful for how seamless and enriching it was.

Honestly, this was one of the best experiences of my life! As someone who has never traveled outside of the country before I was extremely nervous. Except, when I landed I knew that I never wanted to leave! The professors clearly valued the students more than academics (however, I still felt like I learnt more here than I have at my home university). The culture, the food, the people, the environment, the architecture, are incomparable to the United States. Seville allows you to express yourself.

My time in Granada was nothing short of amazing, and lots of that has to do with ISA. I work in the study abroad office at my home university, so I have worked firsthand with other, competing programs, and I can confidently say that ISA is unmatched. The applications are straightforward, help is easy to find, and there is no shortage of information on the website—things that are not true of other programs. Prior to departure, I received an extensive arrival guide, one for me and another one for my family. This included information from where I could buy deodorant, to what to do when I got sick and an overview of the current popular music in Spain. This hands-on approach only continued when I arrived in Granada. I never felt alone or lost, and there were multiple activities offered every week to make sure we were getting involved in the community. In short, choosing ISA and ISA Granada was truly one of the best decisions I have ever made.