International Studies Abroad (ISA): San Jose - Spanish Language & Latin American Culture, Summer (ULACIT)

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Location(s): San Jose, Costa Rica
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Nicole D.

08/11/2011

Costa Rica: Aprovechar: Take Advantage

I feel like I've learned a lot and did a lot on my own. I appreciate the natural beauty so much more now. I feel like I can also connect to hispanic people better because now I understand another Latino country.

Andrew V.

07/24/2011

Costa Rica Learned A Lot And Had A Blast

This was a great program to be a part of as my first experience in a Spanish speaking country. The program length (~5 weeks) was a good amount of time to understand what's it like to be living abroad and to begin to understand cultural paradigms and learn how to deal with culture shock. It helped prepare me for my 2 semester tri...

Emily C.

06/14/2011

Costa Rica: Can't Wait To Visit Again!

While I have not had a chance to use much of my language skills since the trip, during and soon after the trip I could speak Spanish quite well. I had so much fun during my experience and I gained confidence in my own abilities to navigate an unknown place and meet new people. I also was exposed to ways in which another country ...

Robert D.

06/10/2011

Isa Are Thieves

Not really.

Colleen D.

06/09/2011

Costa Rica: Speaking English And Getting Drunk With Americans. And The Occasional Australian.

I made a few friends (Americans) that I sometimes still keep in touch with. I learned a lot about Texas, for some reason.

Ellen S.

05/25/2011

Costa Rica: A Memorable Experience

I definitely consider this abroad experience worthwhile. I would do it all over again if I got the chance too, I learned so much along the way and made lifelong friends. It didn't feel like I was taking classes and gaining college credit, it felt like a really long vacation that I got to travel with my friends and experience n...

Shelah D.

05/25/2011

Costa Rica. Enjoy It :)

My study abroad experience changed my life. I am a better person, I know more of who I am and what is important to me. I have made life-long relationships. I have no regrets whatsoever- only that it wasn't long enough. The hardest time of all was coming home. The first month back was probably the most down time in my life. I cam...