This is an experience I will never forget and will continue to learn from. Past Review
By Danielle S (Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University) for
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Student Teachers in Costa Rica
Everything I learned in Costa Rica will be help me in a classroom.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Dr. Neill Armstrong was the professor for this class. He knows more than enough information to teach this class, even in a different country. He works well with his students and really loves what he does! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All my expectations were met and more! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Costa Rica's food was fabulous. Dr. Armstrong knew the best and cheapest places to eat. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Hot Springs Hot tub, Zip Lining, Hiking through Costa Rica. It was all great! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We were prepared to travel to a different country. When there was something we needed and didn't have it Dr. Armstrong would have it or know where to get it quickly. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I would bring cash for the first part of the trip. However I would make them smaller bills. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| 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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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