Reviews

Thank you for making it easy to reach out to get help and always answering all my questions. I would like to say that taking the course was a new experience for me and I liked it. Now to put the knowledge to work.

Getting involved in Texas tech Costa Rica study abroad program was one of the best decisions I made during my time at Texas Tech. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with even better people. I was able to intern and gain new experiences in my industry while also being immersed into a great culture.

Being a Leolingo camp counsellor was one of the best work experiences I’ve ever had. Andrea and her family welcomed us with open arms and truly made Germany feel like home. I had a fantastic experience working at the camps and spending time with the children. Additionally, all of the host families were amazing and some of the kindest people I have ever met. I also had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of people from all over the world. We got along very well and bonded quickly, which made the experience even more special. This is an experience I will always cherish, and I would definitely recommend Leolingo to anyone who has the opportunity to work there!

I had so much fun and learned so much, even though I was only in Costa Rica for a week. From walking through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, to volunteering at La Finca, I really enjoyed it all. I would 10/10 recommend this program and do it all again!

Volunteering with the women at Kar Geno – Center for Hope was an amazing experience. My name is Selah Eileen from Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, and I truly enjoyed every moment I spent with the group. I helped mostly with the children, doing artwork and keeping them engaged while their mothers were busy learning and working in the program. The women are incredibly strong and full of stories. Many of them are HIV-affected, and being with them felt like sharing hope and encouragement. The organization is very well organized, the environment is welcoming, and the communication was excellent. The accommodation had strong Wi-Fi, and everything was well arranged for volunteers. I also had the chance to visit several beautiful places around Kisumu, including Kakamega Rainforest, which was unforgettable. The women make beautiful African kitenga prints, and it was inspiring to see their creativity and determination. This experience was truly life-changing, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants meaningful travel combined with real community connection.

Being able to have lessons in the morning that helped me develop my grammar, then doing activities and Spanish in the city courses in the afternoon my days we filled with different experiences allowing me to make the most of my one week in Madrid.

My three months in Hokkaido are nearing towards the end and looking back at my time here I can only say it was life changing. This is my third time in Japan but the first time in Hokkaido. After the comment travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and all the spots between I wanted to get off the beaten track and experience the real Japan. Meiji’s program in Sapporo seemed intriguing and really caught my attention. The classes were well structured and the instructors were very passionate and helpful all the time. I loved staying in the share house which helped me as well to make friends with local Japanese students and other international students from Meiji and the other universities studying here. The best part were the activities that were so diverse and included a lot of cultural activities as well as social gatherings informed of karaoke, language exchange and casual dinners with Japanese volunteers and other students. I really miss my time here already and hope to be back soon. Thanks for everything and hope to see everybody else sometime in the future.

Had so much fun this week studying in costa rica and being around all the wildlife! I really enjoyed the balance between studying and cultural immersion and I can’t wait to come back to costa rica and do it again!

The service learning trip to Costa Rica instilled a greater love for agricultural and eco sustainability. I conquered one of my greatest fears by completing the hanging bridges hike. I highly recommend to everyone to see Costa Rica though the eyes of the local people. Pura Vita!

I enjoyed my time at Expanish and will consider going there again. My classes were always overpacked with 12 students for the 5 weeks I attended in January/February, so I would choose less busy dates the next time.