Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Service Learning in Nicaragua! Past Review

By (Nursing., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for

SUNY Geneseo: El Sauce - Service Learning in Nicaragua

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I realized how much of the world's population actually lives and that material items do not indicate happiness.

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.

It was great!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Expectations were met.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was fine.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Local customs and festivals are cool.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

City is much safer than any city in the US that I have been to.

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 300 level
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Immerse yourself in the language and make mistakes!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The service.
* What could be improved?
  • None.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? If you want to experience poverty, different culture, and great experiences while volunteering this program is great.