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Study Abroad at Home in Honduras: Great Decison Past Review

By (Pyscholgy, Trinity University) for

Study Abroad Programs in Honduras

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained the experience of being able to do something productive with my summer

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.

The workload is more but is not very difficult

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were met

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in my house

* Food:

The food is great

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

None

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safety in Honduras is an issue. I dont have a problem getting used to it because this is my home country. I did not have any problems because I stayed at my house so I was with my family.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? None

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • What I most like was how I could take advantage of my summer by studying at home while having fun in my home country
* What could be improved?
  • The technological aspect of the university