What an Adventure. Past Review
By Johanna V (PSYCHOLOGY., Salem State College) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - January in Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the culture. It opened my eyes for cultural competence.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teaching methods were awesome. we took some education fieldtrips around downtown Costa Rica. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Yes all of my expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
My host family did a very good job. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
La paz water falls and the buttlefly garden there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Not to go out by yourself at night make sure to have a partner at all times. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Keep a budget. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Go with an open mind. |
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