La Pura Vida Mae! - The Pure life Dude! Past Review
By Ninerz D (International Business, Rochester Institute of Technology) for
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Strong skills in conversing and workign with the Spanish language. Also Costa Rican culture, which will assist me as an International Business student.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | La Universidad Latina |
| 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. |
I had an amazing time attending La Universidad Latina. A majority of the students are from Central America, which offers the opportunity to meet locals. My professors were awesome and really inspired me to learn the language. My spanish speaking skills improved by a million! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Janiva was a great leader and was always available if students have any problems! <3's |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My neighbor hood felt very safe. My host family is what really made the trip! I LOVE them and plan to go back and stay with them again this summer! They are like extended family now. My host brother took me and my other sisters to various places around Costa Rica. My host parents too me to meet their family and to the market which is incredible! |
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My host mom was such an amazing cook. all of the food was deliscious! I warm you though you won't be able to stop eating it. =P |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were taught how to dance and then taken to a dance club. Lots of fun! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe while living in Heredia. Just be smart and don't go anywhere on your own/ don't walk around at night. Practice the same safety skills that you have to in all other parts of the world. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I basically spoke Spanish 24/7 while living there. My host parents did not know English, which was good because I had no choice, but to speak Spanish. We were also require to speak only Spanish in the classrooms as well. |
Other Program Information
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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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are interested in learning Spanish this is the best way to! |
