Amazing Past Review
By A student (Northern Kentucky University) - abroad from 07/13/2019 to 08/17/2019 with
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
I gained friendships, learning experiences, and overall more confidence in myself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Was very challenging, yet taught me a lot more Spanish than I imagined. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was very caring and thoughtful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my moma tica, and her house was amazing. Nothing like I expected |
| * Food: |
It took me awhile to get used to the food. Although the food they cooked was very well done and not concerning. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You were totally thrown in to the culture and by the end I truly felt like a local there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
While it was safe with the programs, it was very sketchy in some places and would advise just to never walk alone. |
| 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) |
It all depended on how much you personally want to spend. The food is covered unless you'd like to go out. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
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? | Beginner |
| 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? | High school Spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
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? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To bring an extra towel |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
