Haiti: Service Learning at its Finest Past Review
By Mike M (Biology, General., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
Study Abroad Programs in Haiti
This was such an amazing trip and allowed me to see what I want to do with the rest of my life in action.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
workload, grading system were fine |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
we were taken right in to the operations and daily work of the organization we were with and were able to meet and talk with some amazing people. The community was such a great host! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
food is wonderful! |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
what a great party on the last night... a true cultural experience |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
health and safety were never an issue. not even once. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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