Incredible experience for anyone concerned with the health of our planet Past Review
By Chris C (Biology, General., Villanova University) for
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica – Ecological Resilience Studies
Deffinitely was worthwhile. I learned a lot about Costa Rican culture, politics, and economics. I am more interested in conservaiton and sustainable development after completing this program, and am now looking to pursue a career in this field.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The course was relatively easy and interesting. The professors give plenty of time for assignments and walk you through with step by step instructions. The grading was fair and the exam not too difficult. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program's adminstration was well organized. The staff was great and eager to help with anything, including making travel arrangements to other parts of the country during free time. The center director and professors are great, and you will get to know them very well. They are dedicated to the students and are a lot fun. |
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* Housing:
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The food was great as most of it came fresh from the farm on campus. Vegetarian and vegan diets were easily accomodated. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program hosts some really fun social events such as soccer games with kids from the community and a barbecue. The campus has a swimming pool and there are several fun local bars in the nearby town. The professors are also a lot of fun and they often watch soccer and play games with the students. |
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* Health Care:
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The staff is great about presenting saftey risks such as parasites and poisonous snakes. The medical clinic nearby was of good quality, though few people got sick. |
| 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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is a once in a lifetime experiance for anyone interested in nature, the enviornment, or animals. If you are not an outdoorsy person, be aware that there will be bugs and snakes. |
