Semester in Costa Rica:Best Thing I Have Ever Done for Myself Past Review
By Amy E (Marketing, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee) for
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being immersed in the culture helps with language skills as well as cultural understanding. I have a huge appreciation for the people and traditions in Costa Rica. Now I have the travel bug-- I want to see the entire world!!!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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very helpful |
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
practiced with teachers, locals, host family. some people spoke english but not many, so it was important to be able to communicate in spanish |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is wonderful- a good mix of school and academics with plenty of time to explore and enjoy yourself. Just have an open mind and flexibility because everything is PURA VIDA EN COSTA RICA!!! |
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