An Awesome Sailing Adventure! Past Review
By Syd L (Graphic Design., Reed College) - abroad from 06/21/2010 to 07/16/2010 with
Sea|mester: S/Y Ocean Star - Caribbean Basin Voyages
This was not my first boat adventure so really it was more of just doing something that I already really enjoy. I did learn to SCUBA dive though! Definitely worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Perfect balance of everything, not to much class time, not too little. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It's a boat, either you like it or you don't. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Not exactly applicable since this was about sailing and not the particular islands we visited really. |
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* Health Care:
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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) |
You hardly buy anything since you're on a boat, only occasional snacks when venturing on to islands. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $10ish, like if I bought souvenirs. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It rains a lot so wear things that dry quickly. Bring two swimsuits. |
