I am going to do a study abroad program in Santo Domingo to go to school and learn spanish. I will be living with a host family and I will get two meals a day. I have friends down there and a boyfriend that I love very much (from when I went on an exposure trip and lived with a host family for a bit) but it wasn't a long term thing like this trip is going to be. I am a 19 year old girl and I know there are dangers for women to be in any different culture alone especially being as young as I am... I was always the one who got the attention down there (I think its the red hair) even though the attention was unwanted... everyone (including the suppervision) noticed the attention I got.. to be honest I am a bit nervous .. this is a whole different life.. and I'm so ready to take this life in but it's scary... a little.. Anyways the point to this thread is to ask anyone for any advice.. on living there.. or talk to anyone that has stayed there for a good amount of time.. thank you sooo much.