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Ashley C
Costa Rica, Vocational training
Public Administration, 2025
OverallEstoy en proceso de formación en la mejor universidad de Centroamérica, específicamente en la carrera de Administración Aduanera y Comercio Exterior.
Deseo mejorar mis oportunidades del futuro y estoy dispuesta a buscar y trabajar por ello, sin importar el costo.
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Pros
Soy una persona que le gusta aprender y busca mejorar todos los días
Cons
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YunJoo S
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Spanish
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was really hard to adjust myself at the language of Costa Rica, because the way that the costarican say is really different that i learned in Korea, but after some months later, i cought that sense!!
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YunJoo S
Overall
I wish I had known...
About Costa Rica.. people, culture...
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
they have great programme, if you are American, but the other country's student it will be really tough time.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The programme is sooo~ good.
and the campus is sooo~~~ beautiful.
but.. costaricans.... I'm not sure.
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mugstump l
Gordon College, Boston, MA, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before:
My level after:
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i went in w/ little spanish, came out quite fluent. costa rica can be hard to practice spanish b/c some many people speak english, but students are likely to help out when needed.
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Kristian H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You are more independent
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Personal comments
My family was very friendly, but they thought to much of earning money on me leaving there. I had my own big room, shower and it was always cleen.
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Kelly S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Golfito is a small town - basically one road long - the thatched-roof open-air bars were my favorite. Coconuts Restaurant if you crave pancakes and hamburgers. Seafood restaurants abound and are very fresh! Playa Zancudo is a great day trip!
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