Challenging and rewarding but you have to work for it. Past Review

By (International Studies/Spanish, Trinity University) for

CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. Again, this study abroad experience is great for students that are proactive and willing to work hard. I learned a lot through volunteering outside of school and engaging my host family. I hope to go back soon.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Nuestra Madre y Maestra
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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:

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

You must speak Spanish at this university. With you American peers you will speak English but the course work is nearly impossible if you don't have some Spanish background.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family