Belize was hot (as in cool) Past Review
By Gayat A (Anthropology., University of California - Riverside) for
Galen University: San Ignacio - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, but now on to a new adventure!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Although there were some who I did not believe were qualified to be instructors, there were others who were extremely informative and well received. The work was hard and tiring, but that was expected. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There were students from all over the world. They took us to awesome archaeological sites. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Yes they accommodate vegetarians. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There are many adventurous things to do in Belize! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were some students that were robbed. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | About $100 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | the food could be expensive there so try to keep a better budget of how much you spend on food. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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