Don't regret any part of the experience Past Review

By (biology, Concordia College - Moorhead) for

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS): San Jose - Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. Would do it again if I could

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was a great program all around if you are interested in furthering your education. It was a great experience to have and it helps a lot for graduate school

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

Courses and host family interaction helped a ton in learning spanish

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Work hard and take advantage of a different culture

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Tropical biology

Course Department:
Instructor: maurico garcia
Instruction Language: english mostly
Comments: excellent experience
Credit Transfer Issues: