Natalia studies International Studies, Latin America and Caribbean Studies, and Spanish! She studied abroad in Winter 2024 on the Advanced Language and Culture in Granada, Spain program.

Don't Forget To Pack: Wall adapters and comfortable walking shoes     

Best Left At Home: Heavy winter clothes - instead, wear layers for unpredictable weather

Best Eats in the Area: Any shawarma place or Tapas bar (I loved La Buena Vida)

Favorite Local Activity: Getting tapas with friends!

Where to Study: Atypica - coffee shop with wifi and power outlets

Must-Try Local Dish: Papas a lo Pobre

Best Photo Op: Mirador San Nicolás with the view of the Alhambra

Your Biggest Fail: Overpacking and then having to leave many things behind

Buy This: Bus tickets to anywhere. The experience will be worth it and tickets are inexpensive

Not That: Don't order Ubers/Lyft -- Taxis are affordable and abundant

Most Interesting Class: Lorca and the Andalusian Literary Tradition

Best Part of the Program: The sense of community and support

Unforgettable Weekend Trips: Sevilla or Madrid by bus

Bonus Pro Tip/s: Buy food from grocery stores instead of restaurants

 

Our 3-Minute Travel Guide series is inspired by the University of California's Education Abroad Program's (UCEAP) blog.