SOL: An Unforgettable Experience Past Review
By A student (Winona State University) - abroad from 01/16/2016 to 04/23/2016 with
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
This experience was better than I could have ever dreamed...Open your mind to Costa Rica, and it will fill your heart with joy...I spent a lot of time reflecting on many topics, including poverty, prejudice, maturity, and myself. With the amount that I learned and the quality of the experienced that I had and shared with my SOLmates is something that is so special that it is a priceless experience. When my mom asked me if I was happy that I was here for a whole semester, my answer was absolutely yes. I would not trade this semester for anything.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This experience was better than I could have ever dreamed...Open your mind to Costa Rica, and it will fill your heart with joy...I spent a lot of time reflecting on many topics, including poverty, prejudice, maturity, and myself. With the amount that I learned and the quality of the experience that I had and shared with my SOLmates is something that is so special that it is a priceless experience. When my mom asked me if I was happy that I was here for a whole semester, my answer was absolutely yes. I would not trade this semester for anything. Thank you, SOL!! |
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| 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? | $10 or less |
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? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be afraid. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and SOL knows what they're doing. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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! |
