A great adventure packed with unforgettable dive sites! Past Review
By Demetria Dresser (New Canaan High School) - abroad from 07/08/2017 to 07/20/2017 with
Broadreach: Bonaire - Advanced Scuba 12-Day Adventure
I became rescue certified and was able to participate in many dives. All of the dives were different and the night dives were especially interesting.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The house we stayed in was right on the water and had an amazing view with a pool that we would hang out in after a long day of diving. The space was great it was big and had a lot of great hang out spots which we would play cards or watch movies at night. |
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The food was very fresh and it was fun to go grocery shopping and cook as a group. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt like we got to learn a lot about the diving culture of Bonaire as the entire island was surrounded by dive sites. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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We had many chances to step out of our comfort zones to try new things. Nothing was forced and everything was perfectly safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would do the program again for sure. I learned so much and became much more comfortable with diving. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Our counselors told us where to spend and save money so that we got the most out of everything we brought. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $15 on food each week which was just snacks and $50 on souvenirs. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would say not to spend too much on food so that you can bring home something to remember the trip. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would say that it was more work than I expected to become a rescue diver in a short time. However, I got so much out of it and it was always fun doing the training. I would definitely recommend this trip to divers who want to become more comfortable in the water and broaden their training. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
