Student Studying for 2 months in Heredia, Costa Rica

“Costa Rica is incredible, learning Spanish outdoors and being so close to the beach is the best memory I am taking back home”

This was your first time abroad?
No, I had the chance to visit England and Canada before. But this was the first time I got to know the Latin American culture.

What did you like the most about Costa Rica?
Definitely the stunning beaches. The coastal landscapes are marvelous, palm trees, white sand and a warm temperature, just perfect. Costa Rica is incredible, learning Spanish outdoors and being so close to the beach is the best memory I am taking back home.

How was the experience of learning Spanish in Costa Rica?
At the beginning I was a little afraid since I didn’t speak a word of Spanish. But my teachers gave me confidence as well as the family I staid with. People in Costa Rica are really friendly so it was easy to practice what I learnt during the lessons in real life.

Did you have the possibility of visiting different areas of Costa Rica? Which ones did you like the most?  
I went to different national parks that were amazing. I got the chance to see rare animals like squirrel monkeys and colorful big flowers I had never seen before. I also visited the Arenal Volcano that was really impressive as it is still active!

What did you like most about the school?
The Spanish school in Heredia was really comfortable. I loved the beautiful gardens, patios and terraces. I really liked the fact that the school reflected the true spirit of Costa Rica, nature and fun! The school organized outings and taught us typical dishes and how to salsa! I had a great time and got to meet many people, like Ciara my friend from Italy.

What did you like the least about your experience?
I must say I was unsure about the food, it was completely different to what I used to eat back in the States. It was difficult to get used to eat fruits and beans most of the time. But I was delighted by many dishes like Banana bread, really simple and just delicious.-

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