This was an invaluable experience. Past Review

By (Nursing., Utah Valley University) - abroad from 04/30/2012 to 05/16/2012 with

Utah Valley University: Port au Prince - Nursing, Peace and Justice

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Information regarding NGOs, it was very worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

I needed vaccinations for this trip. I did not need to seek medical attention while on this trip, however if I had needed to seek medical attention, it would not have been easy to get.

* 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? about $200.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? not really

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Spanish 3
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Interactive program that you can listen to and speak

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture
  • Learning about different NGOs and how they work together
  • People
* What could be improved?
  • It was very well organized, I would not change anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The language - I want to learn the language better so when I go back, I will be able to talk to the people.