An amazing educational experience, learned about Belize, the Maya, and myself! Past Review
By devonshire.lokke (University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 06/15/2013 to 07/12/2013 with
University of Texas - San Antonio: Maya Archaeology
The experience was very worthwhile. I learned so much about archaeological research methods and the Maya in general. I learned a lot about Belize culture, and how to travel while enriching my experiences in new places by doing so.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The educational experience was very much focused on hands-on learning, which is necessary for archaeology. We learned about theory, methodology, and culture simply by participating in the field work. By being split into groups, some groups did things slightly different than others and gained more experience in one area or another than other groups, but all-in-all everyone learned a lot, worked hard, and had fun. |
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Food was delicious, we got to taste quite a few local dishes, but also had some american "comfort foods" every once and a while. |
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Working so closely with Belizean archaeologists really helped me learn spanish, Belize culture, and also make close friends. |
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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? | $60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring cash as apposed to relying on withdrawing from ATMs as to avoid big charges from the machines. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | I was very well-prepared by the professors leading the program. |
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. |
