Service Learning Program in Nicaragua Past Review
By yudelca a (spanish and LACAS, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Study Abroad Programs in Nicaragua
yes, i learned how to appreciated more the things i have because many of the people in Nicaragua do not have anything. This made me more humble and i learned a lot about Nicaragua and also about the students and faculties, i really liked this program and if i can i would do it again.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | UNAN |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
this program is a serving learning we did not take any class at Nicaragua. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
it was very organized and the program was very helpful. i enjoyed it a lot. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
it was ok <br /><br /> the housing was not the best due to the fact we were in a very poor country. |
| * Food: |
the food was good, very different from what i'm use to but i still liked it |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i had the change to go to different parts of Nicaragua and i enjoyed going out with my group. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
we were safe all the time because we were never alone. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | none it was include with the program fee |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | N/A |
Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | you need to be open mind and very willing to embrace their culture. sometimes students go to other countries with high expectations and don't forget this is a very poor country. |
