Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Something you will never forget! Past Review

By (Northwest University) - abroad from 07/09/2018 to 07/29/2018 with

Broadreach: Program at Sea - Caribbean Underwater Discoveries Voyage

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While living on the boat in the underwater discoveries program, I really understood what is was like to become a community with people I had never meet before. There were people from all around the world that I was unsure if I would become really good friends with, but while living is close corders with different people I really saw us come together and form a community, we all soon learned that if one person wasn't contributing then we all had to work together to make sure they did. It inspired me how close we all became.

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.

The courses were properly thought through and planned well.

* 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?

* Safety:

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

The program was amazing and I loved every bit of it, it truly did inspire me. The program was everything I expected it to be, and so much more!

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? $300.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Set aside money to buy small things for your friends and family, I know my family really appreciated the little things I brought home.

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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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • The Night diving
  • The boat Itself
  • The community
* What could be improved?
  • meal plans
  • all the reading
  • your cold first swim
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Defiantly put money aside, don't spend it all in one place. There are so many gorgeous things and so many different places you will go that you want to make sure you have some cash for, especially to bring home something small for your family and friends, and be open to try new things.

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.'