Caribbean adventure dreams coming true September 05, 2023

By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 10/03/2022 to 12/22/2023 with

Sea Education Association: Caribbean Reef Expedition

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

This experience was extremely valuable! I learned so much - both technical knowledge about oceanography, sail mechanics, and life at sea, and also leadership, community living, and gratitude. Fantastic program!

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
* 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

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?	Very little - you’re on a boat in the middle of the Caribbean, not many opportunities to shop.

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? Select all that apply	Other
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	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?	Adventurous spirit Community as priority Curiosity
* What could be improved?	Further integration of marine literature
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	You need half of what you think you do!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Avid Adventurer The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.