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Past Review A Would Do It Again
A new language - Wayne State University View Entire Review
Past Review Great Experiences For A Great Price!
I learned a lot about myself as a student, a traveler, a roommate, and a Spanish-speaker. This experience helped me figure things out on my own, but I also had a nice support system if I needed help. Definitely worthwhile! - Pembroke Hill School View Entire Review
Past Review Unforgettable? Faith Forming? Challenging? Worth It? Yes, Yes, Yes!
Well this is a big question. How do I explain the new perspective I have? How do I explain that God led me to Costa Rica, showed me a whole new sort of world, and opened my eyes to new ways of life? How do I say "I gained language skills" and leave it at that? No, I can't really explain in a study abroad review what the experie... - The Catholic University of America View Entire Review
Past Review Adventure Of A Lifetime
Aside from Spanish, obviously, I learned a lot about Latino cultures, about myself, and even about people from other parts of the United States. It was definitely worthwhile. - Eastern Kentucky University View Entire Review
Past Review Eye Opening And Unforgettable Experience
I learned how to immerse myself in a foreign country and culture and be open to new experiences - High School View Entire Review
Past Review Adventurous
I learned about a culture different than my own, and I think I am more well rounded because of it. It was definitely worthwhile because I learned a lot about myself and others through this experience. - University of Kentucky View Entire Review
Past Review I Would Do It All Over Again In A Heart Beat
I learned a lot about myself and I learned a lot about the country. It was an amazing experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world. It was 100% worthwhile - Salem State University View Entire Review
Past Review Costa Rica: ¡Playas, Pura Vida, Y Patacones!
I learned to be more open minded, appreciate my rights as a woman more, and speak/write spanish in a more professional way. - University of North Texas View Entire Review
Past Review Best Experience Of My Life!
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. - Missouri State University View Entire Review
Past Review So Lmates Even After The Trip.
I think I have become more culturally aware (like saying US when describing people who live in the US instead of Americans, which includes South, Central and North). Everything was absolutely worthwhile. It's an experience I'll cherish forever. - University of Houston View Entire Review
Past Review Sol Education In Costa Rica Pura Vida
I learned to really step outside of my personal comfort zone, especially when it came to traveling and interacting with new people. I gained invaluable friendships with people who have great life stories that taught me a a lot about the world. Everything about my time abroad was 100% worthwhile. - Carnegie Mellon University View Entire Review
Past Review Puravida
I learned a ton about the culture, language, and about life in general. - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire View Entire Review
Past Review Amazing
It was worthwhile. I learned to be more humble and understanding of people of different backgrounds and the different world they grow up in. - Alamo Heights High School View Entire Review
Past Review I Would Do It All Again If I Could
The practice odd using Spanish and applying it to everyday life - University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston View Entire Review
Past Review A Life Abroad
I gained: -A new family -A new home -Six weeks of living life in the Spanish language, including practice -New friends -A new perspective on my life here in the United States and what I want. I learned: -Much more spanish -Loads about Costa Rican life and culture -An unexpected amount about who I am and what I want ... - University of California - Riverside View Entire Review
Past Review Beautiful
Some spanish, new relationships, deeper appreciation of sustainability and its broad contents, more compassionate, awe-inspiring sights, new food, out of comfort zone - Hofstra University View Entire Review
Past Review Living Pura Vida
I gained confidence in my ability to speak Spanish as well as my ability to travel independently. It was extremely worthwhile! - San Diego State University View Entire Review
Past Review Sol Is The Best Program Out There To Learn Spanish And Latin Culture.
I grew with my Spanish and learned a lot about the cultures and customs of Costa Rica. I learned how to be a traveler and not just a tourist. I also gained friendships and a new family that I know will last a lifetime. - Missouri State University View Entire Review
Past Review Amazing Experience!
An amazing experience, 150% worthwhile. I can't say I feel like I greatly improved my Spanish skills but I became so much more comfortable speaking the language and learned a ton about being abroad as a student and just what being more independent is like. - Homewood High School View Entire Review
Past Review Costa Rica Was An Incredible, Life Changing Opportunity!
This experience was definitely worthwhile! I loved meeting new people and learning about their culture. - Adelphi University View Entire Review
Past Review Pura Vida
I gained a lot of independence and learned a lot about Costa Rican culture and the Spanish language. - Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW View Entire Review
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Past Review Study Abroad And Learn About Life
By studying abroad I greatly enhanced my Spanish, made life-long friends, learned about a completely different culture, sampled exotic foods, experienced things that I never had before, and acquired a new perspective of life. Through this adventure abroad, I came to realize that no matter where you go, people are still people. I... - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
Past Review A Wonderful Language And Cultural Experience!
My time in Costa Rica was completely worthwhile! I gained so many skills and confidence during my time abroad. - The Catholic University of America View Entire Review
Past Review Magical Studies Abroad
It was worthwhile. I gained independence, language skills and confidence. - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
Past Review Great
yes it was life changing - High School View Entire Review

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