Pura Vida! Past Review
By megan s (Business Marketing, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 05/26/2012 with
Texas Lutheran University (TLU): San Jose City - Business and Kinesiology in Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i broadened my spanish vocabulary and learned alot about the rainforest. it was worth while.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the locals were very nice and i learned alot about life in costa rica. also learned alot of spanish in a short amount of time. |
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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) |
we thought it was going to be cheaper in costa rica then america but it was just about the same so some of us didnt bring enough money |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if food is included dont eat out. eat the food you have already paid for. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | that costa rica is not cheaper then america |
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