Costa Rica: Beautiful people where I learned so much! Past Review
By Rebekah G (Spanish and Public Relations, Western Kentucky University) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - January in Costa Rica
I loved Costa Rica. I loved getting to know the culture and see how care free they were and loving and friendly. It's a country where people appreciate what they have and make the most of everyday and know how to love!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned a lot, but was very disappointed at first because I was not able to enroll in that class that I needed and no one was very helpful in working this out for me and I had to take the other class. It only worked out thanks to my advisor at my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was arranged for me and I was able to walk to school. Nightlife was good because other Americans lived with me that I could spend time with. I loved my host family! They treated me as a family member and were so kind and hospitable. |
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My host mom rocks at cooking! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the trips on the weekend to the beaches and mountains. And the dance classes offered! So great! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe. Weren't any vaccines needed. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I lived with a family so I was able to speak with them every day and I had to use the language everyday in interactions. I rarely spoke English. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it!! |
