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An Amazing Adventure in Fiji Past Review

By (Immaculate Heart High School) - abroad from 07/17/2016 to 08/07/2016 with

Broadreach: Suva - Shark Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about a culture that I was completely unfamiliar with beforehand. It was definitely worthwhile. I loved the Fijian culture. My stay on Beqa island really showed me how different their culture is from ours in America, and was very eye-opening.

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.

I loved the course. We learned so much in our 3 weeks in Fiji and were able to apply what we learned in class to the dives we were going on.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The native Fijian meals for lunch everyday were amazing and a great way to experience the culture.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were able to visit a local village on Beqa island. This was an incredible experience and completely different from our everyday lives. This visit really gave me a sense of what traditional Fijian culture is like.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Unfortunately I did have to go the the hospital a couple of times but all the doctors and my instructors were very helpful every step of the way.

* Safety:

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

This trip was honestly the most fun I've ever had. I learned so much, made so many new friends, and lived in the most beautiful area.

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? $35USD

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
  • 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?
  • SHARKS
  • Beqa visit
  • location (also absolutely everything)
* What could be improved?
  • a laptop for class would be helpful
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Saying goodbye to Fiji and all the friends you made and all the sharks will be SO hard.

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.