Haiti: Service Learning at its Finest Past Review

By (Biology, General., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for

Study Abroad Programs in Haiti

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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?

* 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?

* 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

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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The deep connection to the community
* What could be improved?
  • Go a different time of year