Watching a moonrise on the bowsprit I have never felt so alive! Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/11/2015 to 12/22/2015 with
Sea Education Association: The Global Ocean
A million golden memories. A willingness to dare. A respect for those leading me as well as an appreciation for tough love and the environment it belongs in. So many people to look up to.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Well since we were on a boat it was somewhat different but we had the opportunity to integrate in ways that were satisfying and informative. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
As well as you possibly could on a boat. Of course there was lots of sea sickness but they were prepared for that! I would reccomend all students get a dentist apt before getting on the boat thought because one person got a root canal and there isnt much you can do until you get dental help at home. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I would do the trans Atlantic trip to get more sailing in, but if it meant I had to go with a different group I wouldn't have done it! I met my best friend on my trip. |
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) |
For me it was easy because I could afford equipment but I am not sure how easy it would be for someone who couldn't though I am pretty sure SEA took care of those students I am not sure. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | they provided for food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much I would miss it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Data Visualization |
| Course Department: | Geography |
| Instructor: | visiting professor |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Yes, even though it was difficult to work with GIS while on the Boat the off the boat lessons were helpful and intriguing. The articles we read were fascinating and continue to help me in cartography. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | i am working on it now |
