Nicaragua: A Place for Growth and Learning Past Review
By Sophie F (Political Science and International Relations, SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: El Sauce - Service Learning in Nicaragua
Without a doubt. I learned a lot about another culture as well as about myself. It has sparked a lot of thought about Peace Corps or other service programs for my future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was wonderful! I couldn't have asked for better on-site administration. They were laid back, but organized. They were fun, but focused, and they had great knowledge of the host country as well as of the U.S. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I felt very safe and very comfortable in all the places I stayed. Everything was within walking distance and the host families were extremely hospitable. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips into the mountains (Ocotal) were amazing!! Beautiful, fun, adventurous, and a whole new lifestyle! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt completely safe and others students who had health problems were treated right away and were very well taken care of. |
| 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? | I rarely spent money on food, as it was basically all included in the program. Personal expenses really only amounted to souvenirs and random other activities. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There really isn't a lot you need to spend money on during this program - anything you do spend money on is just for extra stuff that you personally want to do. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is a program for adventurous students looking for a new experience! |
