Torri Rose Lonergan, Fall 2018 Participant
My favorite part of this program was living with my host moms (Sara and Sole). I learned so much from them and really appreciated that they included me in everything. They were so sweet to me and helped me with absolutely everything. I also loved how much I was able to travel. I saw so many beautiful places in Costa Rica that I will never forget.
Torri Rose Lonergan, Fall 2018 Participant
The intensive language immersion aspect of the program was very challenging, but super rewarding. My language skills improved so much last semester. I never would have made that much progress so quickly without taking classes at the UCR and living with a host family.
Lydia Rose Vogt, Fall 2016 Participant
I found the academic environment most rewarding. While at times I felt like I was struggling and that I would not be able to complete all the assignments, now that I reflect on the semester I am most proud of the academic part of the experience because learning and thriving in an environment where no one speaks the same language is great and it amazes me that I was able to do it.