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The Trip That Changed My Life Past Review

By (N/A) - abroad from 07/21/2018 to 08/01/2018 with

Broadreach: Program at Sea - Caribbean Marine Biology 12-Day Adventure

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned various things about the islands and marine life we saw in the ocean and it was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a phenomenal learning experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All three administrators really made the trip special and an amazing experience.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The living spaces were very clean and comfortable. Everyone made sure they stayed that way.

* Food:

Everything tasted amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I don't recall there being any heath issues during the trip, but procedures were taught and explained thoroughly in case something happened.

* Safety:

Administrators made sure that everyone wore a life vest and ensured their safety at all times.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The program was just amazing. It involved all of my interests in Marine Biology and I would do it over and over again.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Not that much. Maybe $20?
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't buy things for the fun of it, only if it is something you couldn't get anywhere else or anytime again.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
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? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? N/A

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Scuba diving
  • Living on a boat
  • Learning
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To not bring so many clothes!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.