Costa Rica-defiantly worth it Past Review
By Valerie M (Pre-Engineering, Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Traveling - First Year Field Study: Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip put everything in perspective for me at home and makes me want to be more aware about what I consume.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was overall a good bonding experience for everyone no matter what we were doing. Having down time to hang out or swim really helped that. |
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I felt safe with the places we stayed but at first was a little tentative. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $40-$50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just departure tax. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Good hiking boots are worth it, as well as a camelback. |
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