Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: ASB Jamaica Past Review

By (University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) - abroad from 03/09/2012 to 03/17/2012 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! I learned about another country and how dependent on plastic we are here.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed at the Whistling Bird and Taino Cove. Both places were amazing and wonderful!

* Food:

I have learned that I am not a fan of "jerk" seasoning. But other then that the food was delicious.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? nope

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • getting to see the smiles on the kids faces whose schools we were rebuilding.
* What could be improved?
  • more group discussions while being there
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Learn how to say no to the merchants on the beach. They are persistent.