Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An unforgettable experience with delicious food and night-long bachata dancing! Past Review

By (BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES., CUNY - Macaulay Honors College) - abroad from 01/01/2014 to 01/25/2014 with

Study Abroad Programs in Dominican Republic

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I learned an incredible amount about not just public health issues in the Dominican Republic, but about the local culture as well.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

The exchange rate in the Dominican Republic was very much in our favor. Also, the stipend to cover food was more than enough for some souvenirs here and there.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I suggest always trying out the local food, meaning no American restaurants or franchises. The local food is always better, fresher, and cheaper. It will also integrate you into the culture.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • local food
  • dance sessions with friends
  • the gorgeous scenery
* What could be improved?
  • event organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how hot it would be there. Since it was winter in the U.S., alot of my clothes were not that appropriate.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.