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Life-changing! Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 05/10/2014 to 06/21/2014 with

Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
If you have never studied abroad, this is the PERFECT program to start with! Take a leap and learn what it is like to live and learn in another country! I was so scared to go somewhere unknown and where I wasn't comfortable, but there is no need to worry whatsoever. Sol will do everything needed to make you feel as comfortable and completely at home as you feel in the states. This is an experience of a lifetime and you absolutely do not want to miss it!! After studying abroad, I will be way more understanding and open to different cultures. I want to travel the world, now!

Personal Information

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

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

If you have never studied abroad, this is the PERFECT program to start with! Take a leap and learn what it is like to live and learn in another country! I was so scared to go somewhere unknown and where I wasn't comfortable, but there is no need to worry whatsoever. Sol will do everything needed to make you feel as comfortable and completely at home as you feel in the states. This is an experience of a lifetime and you absolutely do not want to miss it!! After studying abroad, I will be way more understanding and open to different cultures. I want to travel the world, now!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My host family!
* What could be improved?
  • More volunteer opportunities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not be scared!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!