Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Costa Rica! Past Review

By (Secondary Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 08/04/2014 to 08/17/2014 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Cross-Cultural Learning, Costa Rica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about different culture.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I had so much fun in this trip. Wonderful Costa Rica! Pura Vida!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the places
  • the food
  • the activties
* What could be improved?
  • I like this trip. it was perfect.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? to speak Spanish!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Cross Cultural Learning to Costa Rica
Course Department: Secondary Ed.
Instructor: Neill Armstrong
Instruction Language: English
Comments: "The most fun I've ever had in an educational setting. Dr.Armstrong is very helping and caring. He is always ready to listen patiently to the problems of the students. Everything in this trip was organized. Perfect combination of daily activities and classes.
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