The Broadreach CR Intro to Medicine program was an incredible experience! Past Review
By Nikki Reinhardt (High School Student) - abroad from 07/06/2018 to 07/18/2018 with
Broadreach: Traveling - Costa Rica Intro to Medicine 12-Day Adventure
Through my experience, I gained first-hand, immersive, medical experience that I couldn't find anywhere else. Not only did I learn a ton from the professionals at the clinic, but I left Costa Rica with detailed CPR training, a First Aid certification, and Wilderness Medicine training.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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The healthcare system in the clinic that I attended in Costa Rica was incredible, with very friendly and knowledgable staff members. As a precaution, before my trip I received a malaria vaccine. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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I had an amazing time in Costa Rica, and if I were to do it all over again, I might want to choose a longer trip so I could engage in a foreign culture even more! |
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) |
Outside of the general trip expenses, there was a very minimal cost requirement for extra food and personal expenses. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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There was ample opportunity to engage in the Spanish-speaking environment in Costa Rica, but for students less comfortable in the language, it was not a daily requirement. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I had very little Spanish experience before my trip, but with the help of my peers, instructors, and a pocket Spanish-English dictionary, I was able to pick up some new language skills! |
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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? | I wish I had known that my peers would be just as nervous as me at the beginning of the trip, but we would all become close friends in no time. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
