Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best decision ever! Past Review

By (MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES., University of Houston - Downtown) - abroad from 05/31/2014 to 06/28/2014 with

Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I never thought SOL would be such an amazing experience in my life! It has been the best choice I have made, I don't regret it!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I never thought SOL would be such an amazing experience in my life! It has been the best choice I have made, I don't regret it!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My host family treated me with warmth and respect!

* 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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Social Life
  • Host Family
  • Tour Guides
* What could be improved?
  • I think the university or SOL should provide car services to students, there was times where I didn't have anyone to go with me back to my host family. So I had to ride the taxi by my self because walking alone was not an option.
  • Or at least for the bus to drop you off at home not at school after the excursions.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I wouldn't have been so nervous about meeting new people.