<p>hey--</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone had any experience with study abroad programs through IES or ISA?? I want to go to Spain in the Spring, but my university's program is Spanish-only and comes back in late June, a bit too late for me. I don't get to keep all of my scholarship at either, but I'll get to apply ~$3k of it. I'm looking at these two programs primarily:</p>
<p>IES, Granada: <a href="https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Progra...a/granada.html%5B/url%5D">https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Progra...a/granada.html</a> Can apply for scholarships (up to $3K), ~$12K w/o extra scholarships
Have the option of a dorm</p>
<p>ISA, Sevilla: <a href="http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/spain/city/sevilla/duration/19/program/108/session/ISVW2408%5B/url%5D">http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/spain/city/sevilla/duration/19/program/108/session/ISVW2408</a> ~$7K can't apply for scholarships
Get placed wherever you get placed (homestay most common)</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the study abroad companies and if anyone had any experience with homestays... should I avoid them?? Is the extra money of IES worth it?? Also are the english courses held at the university or at the study abroad center??</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!!!</p>