Amazing, eye opening experience. Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., New Mexico State University) - abroad from 04/20/2012 to 04/29/2012 with

University of Belize: Belmopan‎ - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I have a passion for traveling and for past cultures. It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The activities
  • The food
  • The hosts
* What could be improved?
  • Perhaps more training beforehand so the field work goes smoother.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That chiggers are of the Devil, and more so what the climate was going to be like.