Study Abroad Program Reviews of Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI): Heredia - CPI Language Center

A review by Matthias Strauss

My spanish improved significantly in the short time I was there. I learned more than in two semesters of spanish courses on college.

A review by Gallo Pinto-nator

This trip was worth every penny. Not only did expand my ability to speak Spanish, but I was able to make new friends who live in Costa Rica. I was able to experience a different life which made me even more curious about the world. And I will be a more confident explorer after my experience with CPI.

A review by Michelle Walk

Yes, it was worthwhile. I was able to learn a lot about another culture, and my Spanish definitely improved.

A review by elizabeth brown

I think… expecting to come back fluent is a stretch. You will learn a lot but not everything, so it makes you want to keep learning even after you are back.

A review by JBJ

This experience was totally worthwhile. I learned so much about the country, have gained a new appreciation of those from different countries, have been humbled by all that we have here in the US, and gave me an eagerness to continue practicing the Spanish language. This has confirmed even more that I would like to work overseas some day.

A review by Erika

It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a new appreciation of Hispanic Culture, particularly the "tico" or Costa Rican culture. And of course, gained some new skills in the Spanish language.

A review by Richard Stupka

Very good program, and very easy to get things done. Easy to learn a language when there is not a lot of stress with traveling etc.

A review by Lordy

My program abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned or better my spanish skills and learned how people live and act in a different country. I got to see some amazing views, waterfalls in old volcano craters, lava coming from an active volcano and much more. You get a lot of exercise so take good shoes for walking. The foods are different but some are pretty g...

A review by Brian Duell

My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a great deal of Spanish and saw how another culture lived. I was able to gain first hand knowledge about how people outside the U.S. live and how different things can be. Through my interactions with the locals, I grew to respect the Costa Rican people and their way of life. I am now much more open and fin...

A review by Wesley Nelson

I gained the ability to speak spanish as well as the skills to cope and fit in with a new culture. The worst part about the experience was that I had to come back to the U.S. and Im sure most people who go will feel the same way.

A review by kmedley3

My study abroad experience in Costa Rica was definitely worthwhile. I not only gained a lot of experience with the language and overall improved my Spanish-speaking skills more than I ever thought I would have, but I also built priceless relationships with the Costa Rican people, as well as other students from around the world. My instructors were wonderful. They were so h...

A review by George

Yes. Definitely helped to improve my Spanish. It would have helped for CPI to have more computers available, not just for e mail but to do the required journals for NMSU. And, it was virtually impossible to attach and send these via the NMSU e mail system - I ended up using Yahoo to get this done.

A review by erae06

My study abroad experience was more then I could have dreamed of. I met some of the mot amazing genuine people in the most beautiful country I have ever been in. The people of Costa Rica are wonderful very happy people who teach you more then Spanish. They are so proud of their country and for all the right reasons. They are welcoming and humble live each day to the full...

A review by erae06

My study abroad experience was more then I could have dreamed of. I met some of the mot amazing genuine people in the most beautiful country I have ever been in. The people of Costa Rica are wonderful very happy people who teach you more then Spanish. They are so proud of their country and for all the right reasons. They are welcoming and humble live each day to the full...