Once in a lifetime experience for an educator. Past Review

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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?
Ig was the most amazing time of my life. I got to learn about Biology in the rainforest and had the opportunity to work with students at the local schools.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food was alright. Every meal consisted of the same thing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I only spent money on food the days we traveled to and from Costa Rica. I only spent $200 on gifts and activities.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Shop around, dont buy stuff at the first store because it might be cheaper next door.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program is targeted for education majors.