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By (Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 08/07/2013 to 08/20/2013 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Student Teachers in Costa Rica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile. I had a blast being immersed in the culture and not traveling like a tourist. We were in the middle of the culture struggling to relate and get by with the little knowledge we had of the culture, but by the end, we were traveling with ease and could form relationships with the people we came into contact with.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • seeing multiple demographics within the nation
  • traveling like a native
  • learning the customs and language of the host culture
* What could be improved?
  • having more experience in the schools (though we did visit during summer)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I should be relating this whole experience to not only my own life but how I could use the information and gained perspective in my classroom.