Enriching experience that I will remember for a lifetime! Past Review
By A student (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 07/01/2012 with
Toucan Education Programs (TEP): Intern in Belize
It was my first time abroad. It was a culture shock but I was able to adapt well. Other students might find it difficult but it was worthwhile!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | N/A |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Stayed in Belize City at Villa Boscardi wounderful place! |
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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? |
Orientation concerning health issues, local hospitals, and emergency contact numbers were given to me. |
| * Safety: |
Belize City is known for its crime but I always felt safe here. I was given proper education on buses/taxi's that I should take. Safety was never an issue. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-100 US |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Apply for scholarships it makes it a lot easier! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing!! I like it better that way!! |
