Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica

I know I want to travel more and I even have been thinking about teaching English as a second language in a spanish speaking country. Hopefully back in Costa Rica!!! Keeley C - Salem State College

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I learned how beautiful the world can be. I missed my family but i feel like I made a family in Costa Rica as well. I grew up and matured all from opening myself up to the unknown. It's a hard lesson and one that i have yet to complete, but that's life. Evangelia V - Salem State College

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I not only became so much more confident in my Spanish, I also became so much more confident in myself. Traveling alone really forces you out of your comfort zone and makes you be in charge. It's exactly what I needed and now I honestly feel like I can do anything. Stacy H - Colby-Sawyer College

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speaking the language obviously but also how to become comfortable in an environment in which you are a minority and appreciating other people's culture karen.barth3 - University of Kentucky

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once in a life time experiences, it was more than worth it A student - Salem State College

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It was life changing! Juan L - The University of Texas at Austin

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It was definitely worth it. The class was challenging and the Spanish a little over my head but that level class was all that was offered in the time period I choose. The January program, I think, is an excellent option and something not offered by all study abroad programs. Having it then allowed me to fit in a study abroad exp... Ariel M - William Jewell College

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It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about a new culture, which really expanded my world-view. I gained confidence in taking care of myself and in speaking another language. I especially loved the emphasis on sustainability that I could see through our excursions, and if I return, I would love to spend some time studying how ... Elizabeth C - University of Houston

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It made me realize that speaking another language is not the easiest thing in the world, especially learning subjects in a language that I haven't mastered yet. I gained so much respect for exchange students at my school who come and learn in English. I never put myself in their shoes before Nneka O - University of California - Riverside

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Definitely something I've always wanted to do and very glad and grateful I took part in it. Helen K - University of California - Riverside

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Strong skills in conversing and workign with the Spanish language. Also Costa Rican culture, which will assist me as an International Business student. Ninerz D - Rochester Institute of Technology

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Absolutely! I learned to experience different viewpoints of society and I learned that not every culture acts the same. This trip definitely improved my awareness of foreign cultures and has inspired me to learn even more about different countries Rachel O - Texas A&M University - College Station

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I gained quite an appreciation for where I come from because of the study abroad trip. My minor in school still remains as Spanish. This trip catapulted my desire to travel, I have already planned another trip to South America for the next year. Kaitlin J - Texas State University-San Marcos

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