Best experience of my life! Past Review
By Kelcee Rowlett (Missouri State University) - abroad from 05/14/2016 to 06/04/2016 with
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
From this experience, I learned that I have a love for experiencing new cultures and adventure. My trip to Costa Rica taught me not to stress every little thing and to just enjoy life.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration was pretty great. I always felt like I could go to the directors for any problems that I had. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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I felt really safe in Heredia! I did not feel unsafe at all while walking the streets of Heredia. My biggest advice would be to always travel in pairs, just to be careful. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program I went with was affordable and unforgettable. |
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? | About $100 per week. |
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 |
We were encouraged to speak mostly in Spanish, especially in class. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Oral proficiency skills |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak the language as often as possible when you're studying abroad. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | N/A |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
