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" I had the most amazing time! Now that I am back home, it almost seems like it was a dream...too good to be true. From the moment I got to Costa Rica, I was in love and the minute I had to leave, my he ...

" I had the most amazing time! Now that I am back home, it almost seems like it was a dream...too good to be true. From the moment I got to Costa Rica, I was in love and the minute I had to leave, my heart broke. The people are so friendly, the town is super safe, the language is fun, my family was amazing and everything is super lush and green. I would not have traded that experience for anything else in the world! I would love to come back and live there. "

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" My director provided a thousand percent more support than expected. He became my best travel companion, was knowledgeable and excited about this country, as if he was experiencing things for the first ...

" My director provided a thousand percent more support than expected. He became my best travel companion, was knowledgeable and excited about this country, as if he was experiencing things for the first time. Open your eyes to everything around you and you'll have memories you'll enjoy for the rest of your life! "

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" This program has given me perspective in what it means to be a global citizen and has encouraged me to seize opportunities like this in my future. My host family was some of the kindest, most hospitab ...

" This program has given me perspective in what it means to be a global citizen and has encouraged me to seize opportunities like this in my future. My host family was some of the kindest, most hospitable and considerate people I have ever met. Every single member of the family did everything possible to make my stay in Oaxaca great each and every day I stayed in Oaxaca from breakfast to late at night. They not only treated me as a student but as an actually family member. They provided everything a student studying abroad could possibly need and for that I am eternally grateful. They are absolutely perfect for this program and met and exceeding every expectation I had prior to the trip. "

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" I absolutely ADORED all of my teachers. They were all so willing to help me with everything and willing to meet me outside of the classroom on topics that I was confused with. The greatest benefits we ...

" I absolutely ADORED all of my teachers. They were all so willing to help me with everything and willing to meet me outside of the classroom on topics that I was confused with. The greatest benefits were being able to experience Spanish culture first hand with my host family. I would have learned less Spanish in 1 year of class. Being surrounded by Spanish speaking people all day is the best way to improve the language. "

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" I loved my family! They were so interactive with us and sincerely respected us. Whenever we mentioned that we liked a dish or didn´t like a dish, Elisa really followed it. Pretty much with each day, ...

" I loved my family! They were so interactive with us and sincerely respected us. Whenever we mentioned that we liked a dish or didn´t like a dish, Elisa really followed it. Pretty much with each day, we loved our family even more. In fact, we haven´t told them yet, but my housemate and I are planning to take them out to lunch on our last day as a final gift. Thank you for everything Sol Abroad! This was by far one of the greatest experiences in my 16 years. "

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" Come with a open mind because this is a once in a lifetime experience. "

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" It was a great experience to live away from home for so long and be more independent. I got to speak for myself instead of my parents speaking for me, and to add to that, I was speaking Spanish and le ...

" It was a great experience to live away from home for so long and be more independent. I got to speak for myself instead of my parents speaking for me, and to add to that, I was speaking Spanish and learning in that sense too. Try everything. Even if it costs money. Some things won’t be worth it but others will pay off to the extreme, and you never know which way something will turn out. And, as soon as you get to Granada, get started. Just wander around, and go somewhere a bit farther from home. I spent the first two weeks staying in the area between school and home, and then realized that there was a lot more. Stray far from home, and don’t worry about getting lost, because when you do, you just ask somebody for directions, and that’s a great way to practice your Spanish. "

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" I thought I would eventually want to go home and be homesick. But right now, I wish I could stay for another month. If you step out of your comfort zone, the experiences that you will be rewarded with ...

" I thought I would eventually want to go home and be homesick. But right now, I wish I could stay for another month. If you step out of your comfort zone, the experiences that you will be rewarded with will astound you. "

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" I have learned not to be so judgmental because of the experiences i had with my fellow group mates, and I have learned a lot about general Latin American life...and how it differs from mine in los est ...

" I have learned not to be so judgmental because of the experiences i had with my fellow group mates, and I have learned a lot about general Latin American life...and how it differs from mine in los estados. The program was better than I expected! I ended up making amazing friends I'll never forget and I ended up really becoming used to the culture of Costa Rica. "

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" THANKS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. This was the best thing that ever happened to me. I really can't even express it right..but I'll try: This trip taught me to be patient. Aside from ...

" THANKS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. This was the best thing that ever happened to me. I really can't even express it right..but I'll try: This trip taught me to be patient. Aside from the obvious growth in my Spanish vocabulary...I really love the culture...I loved my family and I loved everyday I was in Costa Rica. It has turned into my second home and I can't wait to return. This program changed my life and I hope I have another chance to go again!!! THANK YOU SOL FOR EVERYTHING "