Belize is unbelizeable Past Review
By Matt M (Biology, General., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Belize Biodiversity
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very educational class both culturally and scientifically.
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 majority of instruction consisted of field work and first hand observations of biodiversity. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Minimal. Food was inexpensive. Gifts were affordable. I probably spent about 100-120 American dollars total. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There is an exit fee for leaving Belize but it was covered in our initial costs. |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Bring a water bottle with a built in filter. Bring sunscreen. Bring bug spray. Wear a bandanna or hat while snorkeling! |
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