Costa Rica was the best experience of my life. Past Review

By (Geography, University of Louisville) for

KIIS: Costa Rica - Experience Costa Rica, Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely wonderful. Its a real eye opener to go to another country.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Everything was amazing. Just the right amount of work, play, and exploration.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

No Weaknesses, highly recommend this experience.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food was fresh and not processed. Very healthy!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

All trips and everyone there were amazing, best time of my life.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe. The professors did use scare tactics to make sure you weren't being silly.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people and country
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduling.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack more clothes than you would think. They told me the opposite and I wish I had more.

Individual Course Reviews

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Insect Biodiversity

Course Department: Biology 435
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