Costa Rica...best time EVER Past Review
By Melina M (psychology, Kentucky State University) for
KIIS: Costa Rica - Experience Costa Rica, Summer Program
I wad really just wanting to see the cultural differences between latin americans. This gave me a better understanding of the culture that I may use in my career.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My professors were very kind and helpful and the work load was very acceptable and we were given time and resources to complete our assignments. The teaching method was based on immersion when language was the subject and each professor utilized the fact that we were in a foreign country. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program met all expectations. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were all Americans so the language was not improved by that; however being on a campus with students of Costa Rica gave each student exposure to the language. |
* Food: |
I liked the food...it was better for you than the food you typically eat around here. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Enjoyed being on the radio and enjoyed a few dances with the locals. Really I enjoyed it all. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt safe and of course no one was supposed to be alone. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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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? |
Basic and advanced Spanish classes were offered. I took the advanced class which helped me to learn more about culture.. As a fluent speaker |
Other Program Information
* 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 could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't go on this trip if you can't rough it a little....I mean I am not Ms. Let's go camping or anything but I still enjoyed myself. This trip allows for exploration of things that one hasn't tried before. Just...stay far away from the ants! |