An Awesome Sailing Adventure! Past Review

By (Graphic Design., Reed College) - abroad from 06/21/2010 to 07/16/2010 with

Sea|mester: S/Y Ocean Star - Caribbean Basin Voyages

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was not my first boat adventure so really it was more of just doing something that I already really enjoy. I did learn to SCUBA dive though! Definitely worthwhile.

Review Photos

Sea|mester: S/Y Ocean Star - Caribbean Basin Voyages Photo Sea|mester: S/Y Ocean Star - Caribbean Basin Voyages Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Perfect balance of everything, not to much class time, not too little.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It's a boat, either you like it or you don't.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not exactly applicable since this was about sailing and not the particular islands we visited really.

* 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)

You hardly buy anything since you're on a boat, only occasional snacks when venturing on to islands.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $10ish, like if I bought souvenirs.

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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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Overall programming
  • Small group
  • Responsibility
* What could be improved?
  • …nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It rains a lot so wear things that dry quickly. Bring two swimsuits.