The first day was pretty awkward since I didn't know anyone. But it was pretty easy to make friends with the other campers. My host family was amazing and tried as hard as they could to make me feel welcome. A lot of the food was just rice and beans, which got boring after a while. The activities were fun but curfew was pretty annoying. We did a lot of different types of activities which kept us all really busy. Overall, it was a good experience which I would do again. I had a lot of fun this summer.

I believe others should do this camp because it's a fun and immersive way to learn or get better at Spanish. The classes and activities each help improve your Spanish no matter what level you are at. Everyone is really welcoming, and you'll get to make long lasting memories with everyone you meet. The friends I made here have made such an impact in my life and I'm so glad I came. You also get to do really fun activities every day all while learning Spanish. Overall, it's a really fun experience.

Tico Lingo has been such an amazing experience for me, in school and out in the city! Every day we had a new adventure to go on, and you make amazing friends along the way. During the school day, you have lots of breaks, and you never dread going to class. There is always something fun to do, and you collaborate with the other students a ton.

My favorite activities in class were playing charades and Pictionary, writing stories about drawings, and the fake scenarios my teacher would put us in (all in Spanish). I got to pretend to have hit a grandma on my bicycle, have three delinquents macarena, then hit me with a stick, and spot my boyfriend with another girl. Over these two weeks, I have learned to explain all of these situations and more, all in Spanish.

In my homestay, I played Rummikub with my Tica mom and talked to her only in Spanish. She made delicious meals and laughed at me when I tried to show her some magic tricks and failed. After school every day we would go on awesome adventures, and a couple times we got to talk to kids our age at their school, and I got to explain to them what mogging is in Spanish while they tried to teach me bachata and salsa.

If we had time, my friends and I would go shopping and buy clothes, jewelry, and, most importantly, ice cream. I had an amazing time here, and I love Tico Lingo!

When I first arrived in Costa Rica, I was terrified that I wouldn't make friends and that it would be a horrible slow 2 weeks, but now, on the last day, I don't want to come home. I have made amazing friends and learned so much through new experiences. It made me realize what is possible outside of my small bubble at home and truly inspired me to become fluent in Spanish. Meeting new people like the local Tico students was one of the best parts because we can see a totally different way of living. Costa Rica is beautiful, and getting to see the jungle while rafting/ziplining was truly one of my favorite things.
This program is really well run, and everyone knows what they're doing. The teachers are all so sweet, and they push us to challenge ourselves through exciting Spanish games and conversations. They gave us a lot of freedom to find out what we need here, and it has helped me become more independent. My host mom and I have pushed each other to learn each other's languages, and I am so grateful for her and her family's graciousness. This entire experience was very eye-opening and impactful, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering it.

When I first arrived to the Tico Lingo building, I was so nervous about how I would be able to connect with people from around the U.S. However, everyone there was incredibly nice and welcoming to everyone. Through challenges and exciting new experiences with various people, I have learned a lot and have a more open view on different perspectives of people around the world. Coming home to a place where you may have to speak Spanish encourages you to think of how to describe things and use what you've learned in class. I think this camp has impacted me and encouraged me to look at the world differently.

It is an amazing opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people, learn a foreign language, and try various activities. It's not always easy but it is worth it. This program provides so many different opportunities to practice spanish and learn to be uncomfortable. Everyone is very inclusive and the small groups allow for a tight-knit community where everyone develops relationships with each other. It is also a point of differentiation for college applications and is such a special chance to make lifelong memories.

After spending time here I have gotten a lot better at Spanish. Staying with a host family was so cool and different, and really helped me practice my Spanish. All the activities were so fun (especially the rafting)! I have made so many new friends which made it that much more enjoyable. We were able to do so many different activities together. At the beginning I was feeling nervous but after just one day I was happy, comfortable and everything was fun. I'm so glad that I came and had this experience.

You meet a lot of new people and make a bunch of friends, all of whom I hope to stay in contact with! You get to experience so many different things, try new foods, explore a new city, and practice your Spanish through fun activities. My homestay family was super welcoming and provided everything I could possibly need (it was so amazing getting to be part of a Costa Rican family for 2 weeks). I made so many friends and enjoyed my time here because I tried so many things out of my comfort zone. I would recommend coming, way better than random summer camps!