Past Review
By Richard S (Government, New Mexico State University) for
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI): Heredia - CPI Language Center
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great organization and focus on learning |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
A little repetitive but otherwise good |
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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: |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Can understand conversation much better and speak and think in spanish much faster. |
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is very enjoyable. |
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