Costa Rica is amazing Past Review
By Desiree R (history, Whittier College) for
ISA Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was worth it/
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. |
The course was great, though I do feel like my grade was lower than it should have been. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The people I stayed with were wonderful. |
| * Food: |
The food was amazing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved everything |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I did need vaccines for this program |
| 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? |
Classroom and host family. Most people spoke English, unfortunately. |
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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