Learning How to Help Others in the Dominican Republic Past Review
By Gregory G (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Traveling - Service Projects in Rural Communities, Domincan Republic
It was certainly worthwhile, and was educational in its providing me with strategies for helping others and providing insight into another nation's culture.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Dr. Bernal was able to control our travel, meals and work opportunities very well. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were in a location in the city that allowed a short drive to work sites and was close to restaurants. |
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Food was always plentiful and of good quality. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Seeing sights in Santo Domingo and Santiago was great, as was being in the mountains on drives to work sites. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt safe and well equipped to deal with any issues. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | All was provided |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | N/A |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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