Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Inspiring and Motivating Caribbean Adventure Past Review

By (The Putney School) - abroad from 07/31/2016 to 08/16/2016 with

Broadreach: Program at Sea - Caribbean Underwater Discoveries Voyage

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely worthwhile. Learning about cultures and ways of life in this part of the world so so amazing, and learning more about marine life was also incredible.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Absolutely beautiful islands.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We didn't go ashore that much, but when we did we got to interact with local people and explore and it was super fun.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

I would absolutely do this program again (or a similar program that lasts longer, earning my master diver) I had to much fun and learned and experienced so much.

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? $50 a week roughly.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It can be exciting to want to spend a lot of money all in one place but I encourage people to be thoughtful with their purchases because each island will have unique and beautiful things that will appeal to you.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Living on a boat on the ocean and the level of interaction we had with nature and wildlife
  • My instructors!
  • Forming new friendships and having amazing experiences with these people.
* What could be improved?
  • I know it's difficult to do because on this program we lived on a boat, but a little more variety in the food.
  • A little less interaction between boats
  • Nothing else!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Budgeting your money is hard! There are so many amazing restaurants and stores with things you'll want to buy.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'