Amazing Short-Term Experience in Costa Rica Past Review
By Jaime K (Elementary Education, Towson University) for
Towson University: San Jose - Environmental Education & Service Learning in the Tropics, Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes! I will never forget this experience. I made memories and friends that I will never forget!
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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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went white water rafting, ziplining, shopping in small towns, time on the beach and many other amazing trips. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | We did no have to spend any money on food but only on personal souvenirs and some activities. I spent about 300 dollars during the entire 12 days. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You could spend little to no money on this trip if you choose too. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go abroad! It was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heart beat. This is a short term program so it is perfect for Elementary Education majors who cant take a semester abroad once in the program. This program is wonderful; I learned so much and had a great time doing it. |
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