Best Experience of My Life Past Review
By Jessica J (Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Alternative Spring Break - Jamaica
I learned so much about who I am as a person and how I want to live my life.
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. |
No Host University |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program size was perfect, everyone was supportive and engaged in the project and expectations were made very clear and were met by all participants. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Felt very safe in the area we stayed in great proximity to night life while in Negril, but also wonderful solitude in Treasure Beach. |
| * Food: |
The food and the service was amazing. Lot of options each night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved the social and cultural aspects of this trip. I made so many wonderful friends in Jamaica and came home with a 6 yr old pen pal. I learned how to play ludi, the drums, dominoes and learned how to Jamaican dance a little bit. The Shane Drummers were amazing and the day spent at the falls was also very fun. I really enjoyed spending time with the children on the work sites as well. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring more than you think you need. You can always bring some back with you. I brought about $250 and only spent $150 on food, attractions and small souvenirs and chose to spend the last $100 on a necklace at the airport on the way home. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Put yourself out there. Talk to the locals and take advantage of the time you have there. |
