Past Review

By (Teaching, Learning, and Literacy - Reading Literacy, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) for

Study Abroad Programs in Belize

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Peaceworks needs to get organized

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There were dogs. That sucked.

* Food:

I am diabetic. I kept getting served sugary drinks that I cannot have. I was thirsty.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The homeless man that slept outside our gate was kinda scary.

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)

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

Most people spoke English

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hydrate well. Take sunscreen and deet.