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ISA Dominican Republic was AWESOME!! Past Review

By (Sociology, University of Oregon) for

ISA Study Abroad in Santiago, Dominican Republic

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience changed my life and I couldn't have done it without ISA. Their service was the right amount of hands on/hand off support to help me meet my academic and personal goals, and it was by far the most affordable option for what was included. My host family was amazing, the food was incredible, the staff both abroad and domestically were so helpful, and I learned so much. This experience changed my life and I would recommend ISA to any student wanting a similar experience.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Pontifical Catholic University - Madre y Maestra
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?

Beautiful House! Avocado and mango trees in the back yard.

* Food:

Tostones!!

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

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This experience changed my life and I couldn't have done it without ISA. Their service was the right amount of hands on/hand off support to help me meet my academic and personal goals, and it was by far the most affordable option for what was included. My host family was amazing, the food was incredible, the staff both abroad and domestically were so helpful, and I learned so much. This experience changed my life and I would recommend ISA to any student wanting a similar experience.