Past Review
By Dana H (Professional Education Studies, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) for
Study Abroad Programs in Belize
Yes, I gained an appreciation for the teachers in that country. The teacher I worked with was very knowledgeable, used many affective literacy instructional strategies, and was very resourceful. It was very interesting visiting a parochial school. I enjoyed taking part in a different culture and lifestyle. It helped me appreciate the small things in my every day life that I normally take for granted. The most difficult thing for me was not having easy access to the Internet!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I would have liked to see what the schools look like in rural areas. We mainly stayed in the city. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was fine. We were close to our school. The people at the hotel were very nice. |
| * Food: |
Food was fine. We were on our own for morning, School provided nice lunches, Dinners were nice but too long. Quality/Quantity of food was fine. Peaceworks made sure we had water at all times. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Enjoyed seeing the Mayan ruins. I would have liked to visited a rural village. We spent most of our time in Belize City. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I certainly didn't feel free to go anywhere on my own. However, the Peacework personel worked hard to assure our safety wherever we went. |
| 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
| Language acquisition improvement? |
There was no language difference. Everyone we worked with spoke English |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It was a little expensive, but it was a great experience. I would reccommend it to teachers wanting to view a different country's educational opportunities. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
ADV Topics in Literacy Education |
| Course Department: | CIED 6060 |
| Instructor: | Sanders |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Great Experience. I enjoyed working with the students and getting to know some of the teachers. Dr. Sanders did a tremendous amount of preparation to make this a successful experience for everyone. She is amazing! |
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