Costa Rica: A new classroom Past Review
By Brandie V (EDUCATION., Stephen F. Austin State University) for
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Student Teachers in Costa Rica
The trip to Costa Rica wasvery worth it. I never thought what we learned I would have to apply into the classroom but when I got back from Costa Rica the classroom I am in has allowed me to use all the resources I learned from class and apply them into the classroom.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The class was perfect. We had reading to complete and then discussions. It wasn't too long or dragged out fit in well with our schedule. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in Local Hotels and Hostel of which Dr. Armstrong arranged. |
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Find local places that give you a real feel of good food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Zip Lining and visiting the school were the best. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safe, But stay aware of whats around you. |
| 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? | Prices do increase and its hard to give a estimate of the real price, but would have liked to have a better idea of hotel costs. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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