Living the Pure Life in Costa Rica Past Review
By Jessica W (Environmental Economics, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Traveling - Tropical Forest Workshop
Yes. I learned how my actions affect the entire world.
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. |
I feel as though we were completely submerged in the lifestyle of the locals. I take pride in learning the struggles of living in the middle of a rain forest. The environment was very laid back. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There were 19 students. And we had 1 instructor, 1 TA and 1 local to teach us everything the instructor didn't know. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
We were eating the food of the locals |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Can't really go out because the campsite is very desolate. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 20 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring a little more than the estimated expenses. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
We were encouraged to speak with the locals but it wasn't necessary. Classmates were very helpful in translating for me. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Do it. |
