Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My educational experience in paradise! Past Review

By (Biology, General., Nebraska Wesleyan University) - abroad from 06/02/2012 to 07/16/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Honduras

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth while. I learned a lot about oceanic creatures and the declining health of the reef. If I have the opportunity to scuba dive again, I'll have more appreciation for the animals around me.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ~$200 spent on dive gear for the 2 weeks.

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?
  • I liked traveling with a Wesleyan professor.
  • I liked the classroom facilities and amenities Anthony Keys offered.
  • We stayed in an all-inclusive resort; I always looked forward to the meals!
* What could be improved?
  • More preparation before the 2 week class-- felt like we didn't cover material because we didn't have time.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I had no idea how difficult it would be to study while in paradise! So difficult to concentrate. It would have made it easier if I would have studied some material prior to going.