PURA VIDA!!! Past Review
By Cheryl T (Nursing., Methodist University) - abroad from 02/27/0014 to 03/08/2014 with
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
I learned how to prepare for international travel. I learned how to adapt to a different cultures hospitality codes.
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Personal Information
| 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. |
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Costa Rica. We talked about the political system, the religious revolutions, the environment, as well as agriculture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
As soon as we met our guide, we were immediately immersed in the Costa Rican experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were able to stay together even though we originally had separate rooms. This program is very flexible!!! |
| * Food: |
Every restaurant we dined in would be considered a 5 star restaurant in the United States. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very comfortable in all of our travels around all kinds of people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We felt completely safe in the care of our tour guides and driver. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 120 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 0 |
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Other Program Information
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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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to speak more spanish. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Maria Molina |
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