Costa Rica: An amazing and educational place. Past Review
By Brian S (Chemistry., Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Traveling - First Year Field Study: Costa Rica
It was extremely worthwhile. I learned much more about the environment and culture of Costa Rica.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The local administrator who helped plan the trip was extremely helpful, kind and professional. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was always impressive and course (sustainability) appropriate. |
| * Food: |
The food everywhere was absolutely amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people in restaurants were very friendly |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The few problems pertaining to medications were quickly fixed. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $50. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I had been informed of all of these. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | History of Costa Rica and facts about the trips areas. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was able to practice Spanish with most people who were all extremely helpful and kind. All but very few also spoke English |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To definitely do it. |
