The most exhilarating three weeks of my life Past Review
By Kate Sollom (Franklin Academy High School) - abroad from 06/15/2016 to 07/05/2016 with
Broadreach: Program At Sea - Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage
I became more independent. It was definetly worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everyday was a learning experience. I learned all about marine biology and the ocean and I became more advanced in scuba diving & the instructions were very thorough. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing wasn't horrible however the cabins were cramped. Most nights it didn't rain so everyone slept above deck!! |
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I'm a very picky eater and some nights I didn't particularly like the food however our instructors allowed us to make a substitute snack like a PB & J. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health issues were always first priority and the instructors made sure to address them on the first day. Also, any injuries were immediately taken care of (but there wasn't many) |
| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe the entire trip. The people on every island were very welcoming!! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The trip was filled with 24 hours of fun. Throughout the day we learned about marine biology and in between we scuba dived. During our free time we were able to sleep and just hang out or do whatever. |
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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $20 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save your money for the days you have in town!!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Spanish 2 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | When ordering food you can practice the language as well as purchasing things in town. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Going into town is so much fun but stay with a group because it can be hard to navigate |
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. |
