Costa Rica: Learning in the Rainforest Past Review
By Bryan C (Science of Earth Systems, SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Traveling - Tropical Forest Workshop
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I learned a LOT about the environment and earth processes. Also, we learned much about the human component.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Cabin in the forest. Month-long epic adventure. |
| * Food: |
Wish rice and beans weren't so harsh on the old digestive system. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Semi-accessible facilities. The term don't be stupid comes to mind. Adhere to this and you'll be fine. |
| 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? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | He covers almost everything in the syllabus. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It's ok, I didn't really want to learn Spanish anyways. |
| 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? | Have fun. |
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