SEAsemester: Best Decision I Ever Made Past Review

By (English, Colby College) for

Sea Education Association: The Global Ocean

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. We learned about ourselves, to push farther than we thought possible, to try everything, to enjoy anything, to be happy, to care about the world we live in.

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.

hard work, but WORTH IT. you learn so much and you experience it all, which means you will remember everything you've learned and enjoy learning it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved all of it. The professors are very interactive and will help you as much as you want or need.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

woods hole is beautiful, the houses are practical, and living on the boat for the sea component is unbelievable. it is beyond incredible.

* Food:

the steward had been to nutrition culinary school so food was delicious and good for your body.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You make friends for life

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everything