The trip to Puerto Rico was eye opening! - Marygrove College: Puerto Rico Travel Seminar Past Review
By Angel C (Social Work, Marygrove College) for
Study Abroad Programs in Puerto Rico
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I had never heard of Vieques until I went to Puerto Rico. I was devastated by the actions of the U.S government in relations to Puerto Rico. I intend to go back.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I did not participate in the educational system of Puerto Rico |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
expectations were met |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Dorms were great. Students were friendly and helpful. |
* Food: |
no suggestions.. i liked the road side diners |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We visited Vieques Island, La Fondita de Jesus soup kitchen, and met with IHM sisters. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
stay in groups. overall I felt safe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Social Justic, Social Work and Sociology students would benefit most from this trip. |
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