Costa Rica is one of my favorite places on earth! Past Review
By Camille A (Environmental Sociology , Global College) for
LIU Global: Heredia - Study Abroad in Costa Rica
It was a wonderful semester, and I have never felt so immediately comfortable anywhere.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program is run out of a US institution, and students have a lot of liberty to pursue independent studies. The class takes a lot of very interesting field trips as well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The teachers at the Costa Rica Center were amazing! They were so warm, helpful and welcoming. It was a great environment for new students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Best host families ever-they really make you feel like you are one of their own! |
| * Food: |
Great food-gallo pinto/rice and beans, amazing fresh exotic fruits. It is also very vegetarian friendly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great! Beautiful beaches and jungles to visit on the weekends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The teachers would take you to the doctors/hospitals if you needed-very supportive. |
| 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The teachers will support you but you have a lot of independence, so make sure to stay on top of your work! |
