Spoiled with biodiversity and the pura vida Past Review
By Ross F Kamimoto (Western Washington University) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 08/02/2016 with
Round River Conservation Studies: Costa Rica – The Osa Peninsula
Personal enlightenment, field research. Yes, I aim to pursue conservation biology.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Field research and logistics behind conservation/natural history |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Friendly and welcoming |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Only downside was sideways rain |
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Never got sick |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Pura Vida! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Safety was first |
| * Safety: |
See above |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I've always wanted to experience Central America...and I got to learn some pretty useful things/gain field experience. |
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) |
Kind of pricey, but we never went hungry and saw some beautiful sights worthwhile. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 0 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Souvenirs and social events are the only money needed. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | There will be mold. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
