Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Extremely Worthwhile September 01, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/14/2026 to 04/27/2026 with

The Caribbean Student Support Network: Contemporary Caribbean Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the many meaningful similarities and differences throughout the Caribbean

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 had a very great time, was academically challenged and enriched, and enjoyed an extremely rich and diverse culture.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? less than 70 USD

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Opportunities for mentorship with local students or natives in general
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Transportation to certain places is not always promised or accessible, so when given the opportunity to go off campus in a large group, always take it.