Alternative Spring Break: A Great Experience Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Alternative Spring Break - Jamaica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was good.

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.

We spent time discussing social justice issues.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was great.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food was excellent.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was all memorable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It was good.

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? $125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? None.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Serving those less fortunate than myself.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing