Tourists in Paris know that the city is home to fine restaurants, luxurious brands, and vast collections of art, but what is most interesting about Paris is what most tourists do not see, real Parisian life–the Metro at rush hour, the bustle and charm of shopping at the open air markets, getting lost in the narrow streets of the Marais. Daily life in Paris means dealing with the unexpected and constantly deciphering cultural codes that can be found everywhere you look. It means embracing the complex history linked not only to a “French” way of life, but also to local, regional, and foreign...

Food & Drink Groceries per week, if you cook every meal at home €50-100 Breakfast at a restaurant €5-8 (no beverages) Lunch at a restaurant €5-12 (no beverages) Dinner at a restaurant €10-25 (no beverages) Soft drink €2-4 Coffee €2.50-4 Meal at a university dining facility (if applicable) €3-5 Personal Necessity Toiletries per week €5-8 Laundry per week €10 Social Activity & Entertainment Movie €7-12 Theater performance €8-20 Museum entry fee €3-10 Fitness club membership per month €20-50 Dance club cover charge €5-10 Communication Internet Free WiFi at most places TRANSPORTATION Monthly...

Situated between East and West, Berlin is not only the German capital, but also an important political and cultural powerhouse in Europe. The main buildings of the German Federal Government and the German Parliament in the historical Reichstag are just a few blocks away from the IES Center in Berlin-Mitte. Berlin has more than 3.5 million inhabitants including people from all over the world: about 35% of the Berliners have a migrant background, which means that either they or their parents immigrated from another country. Berlin has one of the richest and most avant-garde cultural scenes in...

Food & Drink Breakfast at a café €3 Lunch at a restaurant €8-12 Dinner at a restaurant €10-20 Soft drink €2-3 Coffee €2-3 Meal at a university dining facility €4-8 Housing Load of laundry in residence halls n/a Local transportation Monthly metro pass n/a Monthly bus pass n/a One-way transportation from Granada airport to IES Abroad Center €30 taxi €3 bus Social Activity & Entertainment Movie €4-7 Theater performance €5-18 Museum entry fee €2-12 Fitness club membership per month €30-60 Dance club cover charge €8-12

Students are able to receive letter-sized mail to the IES Abroad Center. Packages larger than that will not be accepted. If you are shipping a debit or credit card, we recommend that you disguise it as regular mail (i.e., put it in a birthday card or use a cardboard FedEx or UPS envelope). Mail should be addressed to: IES Abroad Granada ATTN: Student Name Pisas 2-2° 18010 Granada, SPAIN *In the above address, you will notice that Spanish address are written: Lines 1 & 2 - Recipient Line 3 - Street name followed by building number, floor number, and door number (if applicable) Line 4 - Zip code...

There are parks and good trails for running and jogging. Spaniards enjoy a variety of sports, the most popular being soccer, basketball, tennis, hiking, and skiing. Sports equipment is easily purchased in Spain but you should expect to pay more than in the United States for such items as sports clothing and specialty equipment. There are good ski slopes (usually from mid-December through late April) for beginners to experts within 45 miles of Granada. If you are an avid skier, you may want to bring your own ski boots. However, expensive equipment such as skis, camping equipment, etc. can be...

Casa de Porras You can take classes at the Casa de Porras, a cultural center and part of the University of Granada. Offerings include art courses such as photography, ceramics, and drawing, or dance classes in belly dancing and flamenco. You will have the opportunity to sign up for the cultural center upon arrival. See http://ve.ugr.es/pages/casa-de-porras/index for details. Meeting Local People Making friends in Granada is often a main priority for students. It’s not always easy to meet people, especially people your own age—doing so will likely require initiative on your part and also...

Public Transportation On some occasions a bus, the subway, or taxi may be required, but for the most part, Granada is a walkable city. Commuting Commuting from your housing to the IES Abroad Granada Center may take up to 30 minutes on foot or 20 minutes by bus.

Granada has sunny weather most of the year. Due to its mountainous setting, late fall and winter nights are cooler than in other parts of Andalusia. Winter temperatures tend to be quite extreme, often below freezing at night, and warm during the day. Early fall and spring are pleasant, with plenty of sunshine.

Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is a picturesque city full of vitality and activity. With a rich history, Granada has been settled since ancient times by Iberians, Romans and Visigoths. For almost 800 years up until 1492, Granada was ruled by Muslim caliphates and became the capital of the Emirate of Granada under Nasrid rule during the 13th century. This Islamic-period influence and Moorish architecture are still incredibly apparent in the famous Albayzín neighborhood and other monuments throughout the city like the iconic Alhambra, a medieval Nasrid palace which...