The only regret you'll have is not going! I truly is a unforgettable experience! Past Review
By Claudia Jantes (West Texas A&M University) - abroad from 06/02/2018 to 06/29/2018 with
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
I learned to appreciate things I didn't understand. I think I am a more curious person now and more likely to do things I have never done before. Also, I gained confidence in my abilities to speak Spanish.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Incredible experience, enjoyed everything about it! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our program director was very kind and knowledgeable. She was always willing to help in anyway. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our host mom was amazing. She liked to interact with us and very sweet. She always made sure we were taken care of. Our host brothers were very welcoming and showed us around the city on many occasions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people of the country are very friendly! |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Overall felt safe. Advise crossing streets with caution. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The program in Costa Rica, as well as the people of the country, provided me with a newfound appreciate for the earth and its beauty. The university was in a convenient location. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 30$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Only withdraw or exchange currency you need. |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | High School Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Don't be afraid to mess up. The best way to learn is practicing! |
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? | The rate of conversion for the currency. At times it was confusing to know how much money you were spending. |
