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My UVU trip to Haiti changed the way I view the world/ Past Review

By (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 04/30/2012 to 05/15/2012 with

Utah Valley University: Port au Prince - Nursing, Peace and Justice

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an appreciation for the fortitude of the Haitian people. I also came away with a completely different perspective on charity work and the responsibilities of NGOs. I found this experience invaluable.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There was quite a variety of exposure and while the pace was intense, it was definitley worth it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great facility and gorgeous courtyard!

* 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)

* 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? I spent 200.00 on food and drink, but to be fair I did buy a $60 bottle of wine :)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • The variety of programs and NGOs that we visited
  • The housing was amazing
  • The food provided was new and different (and delicious)
* What could be improved?
  • Perhaps better support for sick students
  • If time allowed, I would have enjoyed more free time
  • A few more vegetarian/vegan options would have been nice
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would have brought more Deet and Gatorade powder!