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Belize Archaeological Field School Past Review

By (Anthropology., University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 06/30/2012 with

University of Texas - San Antonio: Maya Archaeology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained valuable knowledge of field methods, specifically those used by that archaeological project. The data I collected will be used for my master's thesis.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

The dinners were amazing. The field lunches got repetitive, but you sure could get creative with chips, canned meat, and spices.

* 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? $40

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Practical field experience
  • Friendship
  • Data Collection
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I checked my International phone plan before leaving, so I would have been able to use the plan.