Why did you decide to study abroad with AIFS in Costa Rica?
Kali: I studied abroad at Maquarie University in Sydney Australia through AIFS and I really loved it. So I wanted to use them again and Costa Rica just seemed so beautiful and the school looked like a great place for me to be.
What made your study abroad experience unique and special?
Kali: I think what really made it unique and definitely special was my host family, my Mamatica. She made all authentic Costa Rican dishes and everything was just absolutely delicious! She would sit with me every morning for about half an hour to chit chat/practice my Spanish. This was absolutely invaluable and that is one of the most amazing experiences of my whole trip.
How has this experience impacted your future?
Kali: I have made lifelong friends, in Costa Rica as well as in the US who are still a major part of my life today. Professionally, I enhanced my Spanish skills, as well as having the study abroad experience is a great addition to my resume. Academically it gave me my study abroad experience for me to graduate with a bachelors of Spanish. I am now a Spanish translator for a hospital.