Study Abroad | Granada

Housing

Spanish Homestay

Living with a Spanish homestay is a very rewarding way to experience the culture and to learn about how Spaniards live firsthand. Homes are carefully selected by the Program Director. The homestay will include:

• 3 meals a day
• Students will receive their own house key
• Shared room with another AIFS student
• Once a week laundry service
• A limited number of single rooms are available for a $140 supplement

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, January Term Program

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 understanding of Spanish culture and its Arabic roots, the AIFS team in Granada arranges a variety of cultural and social activities. Activities will include:

• Guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife
• “Tapas” welcome event
• Tour of the Albaicín (Old Arabic Quarter)
• Granada of 3 cultures tour
• Sacramonte