Study Abroad in Belize Past Review
By Adrienne G (Public Health Education and Promotion., Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) for
Study Abroad Programs in Belize
Yes it was incredible.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was more life changing than educational. The way that the students at Central Christian impacted us is way more beneficial than anything tangible we could have learned. The workload was perfect. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Their knowledge about the country and the subject was impressive. They were great. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in the YWCA. It was awesome and it let us see a little of what the citizens of Belize live every day. We lived with other students from OSU. It was a great experience. |
| * Food: |
The food was great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
This part was what made the trip incredible. The kids were so amazing and impacted my life forever. The people of Belize were so welcoming and taught us all so much. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe. |
| 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
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Belize speaks english. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | DO IT! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
International Perspectives in Health |
| Course Department: | HHP 4010-SEC IS 606 |
| Instructor: | Dr. Gibbs |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I absolutely loved this course and working with Dr. Gibbs. He is such an amazing professor who truly cares for his patients and his work. He put together amazing lesson plans that impacted the students in Belize. |
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