Dominican Republic: A Whole New World Past Review
By Nancy M (Human Rights Studies and English with a Film Concentration, Barnard College) for
CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. Because of my study abroad experience I now understand human rights from a completely different perspective. My life and my perspective on the world has been totally changed.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people only spoke Spanish, so yes, I needed to use the host country language in everyday interactions. I could practice the language with my professors, my peers, my host family, and people on the street: just about anyone I met. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is excellent for students who want to see what life is like in a developing country. It is great for people who want to see what it's like to step outside of their comfort zones for awhile. |
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