I would absolutely study abroad again. Past Review
By Samantha W (Criminal Justice and Corrections., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Study Abroad Programs in Dominican Republic
I enjoyed it, but I would not go with the same organization. I would absolutely study abroad again.
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
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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 |
The program providers were very knowledgable with the country, but were lacking in organization; projects were finished, but it took a large amount of team work and cooperation. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Considering the fact that the DR is a fairly poor country the housing arrangements were better than I had anticipated. It was a dorm-style building called an Abajo. The only issue was the water just laying in the bathroom area. |
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The food was delicious, but it was the same thing every day. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | I spent very little on food because it was all provided. I spent about $50 in gifts for my family back home. The majority of the money I had spent was while I was at the airport passing the time. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Having to pay $10 to get into the country. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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