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Costa Rica: Language, Society, & the Environment

San José, Costa Rica

Living arrangements

Homestay with a Costa Rican family


The homestay experience is a central part of the program. Living with a family provides an excellent opportunity to learn about Costa Rican culture.

The student's family provides a room, laundry service, breakfast and dinner during the week, and all meals on weekends.

Costa Rica: Language, Society, & the Environment

Jacob Brenner, Department of Environmental Studies and Science, Ithaca College My semesters in Costa Rica with ACM were probably the most formative period in my life. My career as a geographer is largely made possible by perspectives on real life in another country that I gained during that year. The fall Latin American Culture program made me a Latin Americanist and the spring Field Research program made me capable of doing field research. I can't think of another experience, career-wise, that has had a greater influence. I am deeply indebted to my gracious host family for this, as well as to the broader ACM community for maintaining such a rich and stimulating social atmosphere over the years.

—Jacob Brenner, Department of Environmental Studies and Science, Ithaca College, Costa Rica 1999-2000

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