ISA Costa Rica - Tico for Life! Past Review
By Nick Z (political science, Florida State University) for
ISA Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica
My experience abroad drastically changed the way I look at the world and at myself. Not only did I improve my Spanish, but I got to understand a new culture first hand. The academics at Veritas encourage my assimilation and ISA helped my integration into San Jose and the Tico lifestyle. My experience with ISA was such a great choice... So great, I started working for them shortly after my study abroad experience!
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. |
My teacher was fantastic. She had international experience and understood US students |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
You can't beat ISA. A well run and very cost effective option. The staff makes the program - what a phenomenal group! |
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I did not personal have any issues, but the staff handled situations quickly and efficiently. My on-site orientation prepared me well. |
| 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 |
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I practiced language with my host family, ISA staff, ISA peers, and locals at the university and surrounding community |
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