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Past Review Don’t Go Back
I’m better at Spanish. I would never choose sol again. - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
Past Review The Perfect Combination Of Confusion And Amazement
It was 100% worthwhile. My Spanish improved drastically and I made amazing friends. - Vassar College View Entire Review
Past Review Learning To Speak Spanish With Confidence
I learned that locals love helping you learn their language so don't be shy and make mistakes because that is the only way you will learn. - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill View Entire Review
Past Review 10 Out Of 10 Would Recommend But Next Time Mexico!!!
I learned that I could live abroad. As bad as it sounds I didn't miss home. I could have stayed and been perfectly fine. Life in Costa Rica is so easy going adjusting back to gringo time after being on tico time for so long was a bit hard! - Eastern Kentucky University View Entire Review
Past Review Go To Costa Rica And Take Pura Vida Back Home With You
One thing I learned was how not to worry/ be busy all the time. Ticos live life in a more relaxed manner and that was really good for me to immerse myself in. - Western Michigan University View Entire Review
Past Review Studying Abroad Has Created A Humbling Soul Embedded In Me.
I learned that it is all about what you make of the experience. You choose to interact with your host family and learn from them. You hear their experiences and it humbles you. You realize that there is a lot more to learn from the world when you see it for yourself. - California State University - Fullerton View Entire Review
Past Review Exciting And Fun Experience
I learned multiple differences in the spanish dialogue for coat rica compare to mexico and USA - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
Past Review A Life Changing Trip Abroad.
It definitely was for me. I learned that everyone lives in different conditions and we are capable of being able to be a positive influence and help change their lives for the better. - California State University - Fullerton View Entire Review
Past Review Heredia, Costa Rica: An Experience Of A Lifetime
I made many lifelong friends, I gained more confidence in my Spanish-speaking abilities, and I've also gained the confidence to travel even more after this experience. - Western Michigan University View Entire Review
Past Review Good Time In Costa Rica
I improved my Spanish, met a lot of people from different parts of the US, and got a chance to explore Costa Rica and went on fun excursions. I'd say it's worth it IF you can afford to pay for the program comfortably. - Lafayette College View Entire Review
Past Review Best Choice Ever!
Learned spanish, very worth while - University of North Texas View Entire Review
Past Review Pura Vida But Also Expensive Vida
More spanish was worth the while - Texas A&M University–Central Texas View Entire Review
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Past Review Phenomenal, Rewarding Life Changing Experience Of A Lifetime!
There is nothing better than experiencing a culture different from your home. It allowed me to appreciate and value myself, family, and country that much more. I gained confidence speaking Spanish with others. I felt like this experience made me more fluent because I now volunteer at a local clinic as a medical interpreter, I’m ... - University of Arkansas - Little Rock View Entire Review
Past Review Wonderful, But Somewhat Tight Handholding.
To appreciate the material less and people more. Very worth it. - Texas A&M University - College Station View Entire Review
Past Review The Best Study Abroad Out There! Made Tons Of Friends Along The Way!
I gained cultural experience, knowledge of the Spanish language, the best of friends, and memories to last a lifetime. This program was definitely worthwhile! View Entire Review
Past Review Life Changing Experience
Most definitely worthwhile. Besides improving my spanish skills I was able to develop a sense of cultural competency - University of Kentucky View Entire Review
Past Review Semester Of A Lifetime
I gained a lot of self confidence and made so many close friends. 110% worthwhile. - Missouri State University View Entire Review
Past Review Costa Rica An Adventure To Remember
When you go abroad, you gain so much perspective on your own home country and way of life. Pura Vida is the motto of Costa Rica, and my host mom compared it to "hakuna matata" or essentially, don't worry. I loved getting to see that more laid back way of life, because it differs so greatly from the hustle and bustle of the US. I... - University of the Cumberlands View Entire Review
Past Review Fun
I gained weight - Texas A&M University–Central Texas View Entire Review
Past Review My First Study Abroad
I gained a lot of experience working with children, and learning to speak spanish - California State University - Fullerton View Entire Review
Past Review Fully Immersed Myself Into The Costa Rican Culture.
Learned more Spanish than I thought I would. Learned a great deal about health and healthcare in Costa Rica and was able to compare it to the U.S. to see similarities and differences. Worthwhile! - Western Michigan University View Entire Review
Past Review Very Educational In Many Ways
I was able to see how a local family lives on a day to day bases and all the opportunities another country has to offer and it was great ! - Lees-McRae College View Entire Review
Past Review Unforgettable Experience
- culture of Costa Rica - desire and independence to explore - strengthened relationships - Texas State University-San Marcos View Entire Review
Past Review The Most Memorable Experience Of My Life
I gained best friends and learned so much about a new culture, as well as about myself. This experience was indisputably worthwhile and I would do it again tomorrow. I also realized a new dream of one day living abroad permanently. - University of Houston View Entire Review
Past Review Life Changing Experience
Gained so many friendships and I learned how to live a "pura vida." It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. - William Jewell College View Entire Review

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