Belize is unbelizeable Past Review
By Matt M (Biology, General., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Belize Biodiversity
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very educational class both culturally and scientifically.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The majority of instruction consisted of field work and first hand observations of biodiversity. |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Minimal. Food was inexpensive. Gifts were affordable. I probably spent about 100-120 American dollars total. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There is an exit fee for leaving Belize but it was covered in our initial costs. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring a water bottle with a built in filter. Bring sunscreen. Bring bug spray. Wear a bandanna or hat while snorkeling! |
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