Socio Economic Reality Capstone Nicaragua Past Review
By Stephanie D (Business Marketing, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Socio-Economic Reality Capstone in Nicaragua
I am more likely to travel in my future and have realized how important it is to be able to communicate with other cultures effectively.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I thought talking about the chapters of a book we had to read was not the best way to discuss cultural differences on the trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I thought the program was well organized and our instructor had good relations with host family. I felt safe and like my instructor knew what she was doing and did all she could to keep us safe. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our host family was very hospitable and treated us all very well. |
| * Food: |
I got really bad food poisoning that made me not want to eat there ever again! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I liked climbing the volcano and mountain. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe with my host family and group. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| 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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be open to trying new foods and stepping out of your comfort zone; you'll be glad you did. |
