Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

So Much Fun! Past Review

By (University of Utah) - abroad from 06/12/2017 to 06/23/2017 with

Broadreach: Program At Sea - Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I feel like this was such a great opportunity, and I am so lucky to have been able to go on this trip. I was very nervous before I left, but when it was time to go home, I didn't want to leave!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

While I was on my trip, I got a staph infection, and an ear infection. Many of the Broadreach instructors were very helpful, and were able to help me find the proper medical assistance.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

My program was so much fun! I felt it was really well rounded, and we spent equal amounts of time learning to scuba dive, sail, and learning about marine life.

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75-$100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would highly recommend NOT waiting until the end of the trip to buy things, and don't buy things (like food) during your trip because it often becomes a problem, and eventually gets thrown away.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Learning about marine life/the enviroment
  • Learning to scuba
  • Learning to sail
* What could be improved?
  • Meal planning
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew a little bit more about how airport pick-up and drop-off worked. It was very difficult for me to figure that out.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.