TESTIMONIES...what our students are saying about Spanish Immersion Costa Rica...
The town of Atenas...
" I like to walk around and explore places on my own. I felt Atenas was a very safe, clean, and easy town to navigate. The people in Atenas are extremely friendly and take the time to be helpful and share their culture."
Koren Van Voorst, Community College of Philadelphia
Spanish classes...
“One of the strongest parts of my program was that the Spanish instruction was tailored to my individual need. I was able to learn Spanish in a way that allowed me to accelerate my skills quickly. I also reached a new level of confidence that will now enable me to apply for a job I want that requires Spanish language skills.
Lisa Manca, Santa Cruz, CA
Living with a Homestay…
“Staying with a family has been the most rewarding part of being in Costa Rica. I really feel as if I am part of the family, and it is great going home to a real-life conversation to practice what you learn in class.”
Aaron Dahlstrom, UNC-Asheville, NC
Activities and Excursions…
“The overall experience in Costa Rica I will remember for the rest of my life. I better understand the Latin culture and I increased my vocabulary and conversational skills. I’ve done things I’ve never done before like hike and swim in waterfalls, ride a horse in the rainforest, and pick and eat ripe mangos off a tree. I am now a much more well-rounded individual.”
Cory Ladd, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Meeting A Mentor…
“As I am studying to be a teacher, I was paired with a local Atenas school. Working with the local children was an awesome experience! Not only did I learn about the emphasis place on education in Costa Rica, but it allowed me the chance to practice my Spanish and offered me another outlet to become involved in the community.”
Kimberly Fuller, Los Angeles, CA
Working with schools and groups…
Spanish Immersion partners with us to develop programs aligned with our standard course of study goals. We are creating high quality customized immersion experiences for students and professional development for teachers of different disciplines.”
Tara Brown, Global Studies & World Languages, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
“Costa Rica is the ideal environment for a science-based program, from working on an organic coffee farm in the hills of Atenas, to walking on the rim of Volcano Poas, to helping the endangered Leatherback turtles nest.”
Chris Triolo, Secondary Science Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
Overall...
“I had an amazing experience with Spanish Immersion Costa Rica. It was perfect for learning intensive Spanish in a short period of time. The program was very well organized and the instructors were fantastic! My host family was incredible, kind and always with amazing typical foods. I would highly recommend this program to people of all ages and all language levels. Pura Vida!"
Emma Cohlmeyer, Canada