La Republica Dominicana Past Review
By Izzie N (Latin American Studies., University of Nebraska- Lincoln) for
ISA Study Abroad in Santiago, Dominican Republic
It opened my world greatly to new perspectives and problems.
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Pontificia Universidad Catolica- Madre y Maestra |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everything was much more laid back in the DR; classes never began on-time, teachers were much less strict and demanding, class was a lot easier than in the US. Sometimes I hoped for a little more of a challenge, but then again, taking all of our classes in Spanish was definitely a challenge most of the time. It was also nice not to have to worry so much about class and spend time with our host families, friends, and learning about a new culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I absolutely loved my host family; I could write a novel on the amazing experience I had with them. I feel truly blessed that I got to live with such a loving and helpful family. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I hung out a lot at the local Colmado; I had a great time getting to know the locals there and the boys that worked there were so much fun to be around. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I practiced the most with my host family. Lots of people spoke English, but I wouldn't say most. I only spoke English with Americans, otherwise it was essentially a language immersion. |
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Other Program Information
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