Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Grateful for this Experience August 06, 2023

By (International Students on Abroad101) - abroad from 07/15/2023 to 08/05/2023 with

Arcos Journeys Abroad: High School Program - Spanish Language & Costa Rican Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Gained friends and a better understanding of the Spanish language. Not to mention memories of a life time.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The intent was to immerse my son into a Spanish speaking culture to get first hand experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Costa Rica

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Safe
  • Fun
  • Friendships
* What could be improved?
  • None
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To not be nervous or scared. Everything was well planned and prepared.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Arcos Journeys Abroad

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Instructor:
Instruction Language: Spanish
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