Studying in Costa Rica was the Best Decision I made in my college career. Past Review
By Sarah M (Environmental Conservation Studies, University of New Hampshire) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much more about life in general. My classes were great but I learned how genuine people can really be.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Host Country Program Administration
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All of my expectations were met. The people were great at Universidad Veritas. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish we could have made for friends from the University. |
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| 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? |
Advisors and some friends at the University. My host family spoke English and Spanish. I wish my host family could have only spoken English. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make sure all of your credits transfer. |
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