Queremos compartir nuestras experiencias con ustedes:
Students:
“The study abroad program in Costa Rica was incredible. It was a great balance between studying and fun activities. The professors are absolutely amazing. After going to class and studying hard Monday through Thursday, the weekend excursions are incredible. I saw and experienced so many new and exciting things. All of the staff at ITCR are very supportive and friendly. It is a great opportunity and I highly recommend it!”
Stephanie Buchanan, San Diego State University
“My study abroad program at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology in Cartago was a true life changing. My professors were really informative and patient and actually feel like they became some of the good friends that I made during my trip. The school had all the necessary ammenaties that made the learning experience easy to learn and adjust from my home university. Also the city of Cartago was a wonderful and culturally rich place to live and meet many new friends”
Andreas Martinez, San Diego State University
Guides:
“I have been involved with the San Diego State University Program for over 4 years. My experience has been amazing guiding the weekend trips through different regions of Costa Rica where we (International Cooperation Program - ITCR) get the students immersed in the Costa Rican culture, its landscapes and nature. This trips allow them to explore the tropical rain forests, cloud forests, dry forests and all the forms of life that inhabit those environments such as howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced and squirrel monkeys, exotic birds such as the endangered scarlet macaws, toucans, roseate spoonbills, reptiles like crocodiles, jesuschrist lizards, iguanas and more. In a fun way we learn about the natural history of this creatures, the geology, economy and social conditions of Costa Rica. We try to make people aware of the importance of preserving the environment and encourage them to practice a sustainable development while they interact and prove themselves why Costa Rica encloses in many ways social and economic rates comparable to those of first world countries. We have the opportunity of practicing adventure activities such as white water rafting, zip lining, hiking and more… so we get a deep encounter with nature. It is definitely an important platform to create awareness and share the beauty of this peace of land named Costa Rica”
Ronald Calvo Aguilar, Naturalist and Adventure Guide
Host Families:
“Es bonito aprender un poco de nuevas culturas, así como enseñar la nuestra, demostrar como somos los ticos.
La experiencia intercultural nos trae beneficios como: Aumentar valores tales como la tolerancia, respeto por las diferencias, disminuir los estereotipos que tenemos sobre otras culturas, dependiendo de la aptitud del estudiante, éste se puede llegar a convertir en parte de la familia, permitiendo que los lazos de amistad transcurran a través de los años”
Natalia Marín Gómez
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