Program Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the cultural excursions we went on and my classes at Academia since I was able to bond with great people from a different country and learn about their culture through experience. I have definitely experienced growth in my Spanish-speaking skills after this trip, and am now able to express myself in another language with ease. Although I was a little nervous to go on this trip in the beginning, I had an amazing time and learned so much!

I loved my experience at Sol abroad. I’ve never had more fun In My life. I made great friends. And the head leader Ena was so amazing, kind, and very funny. We traveled all over Oaxca but my favorite part was when we went the the beach. That was my favorite part because it brought everyone in the programcloser together. And the beach’s where gorgeous. I had so much fun on that trip if I could I would go do it again.

I led a group of 6 high school students to Atenas, Costa Rica, for two weeks through Sol Abroad, and we had an amazing time. From the pre-planning stages all the way through the end of our trip, Brent and Monica of Sol were extremely helpful, and the Program Directors and Spanish teachers in Costa Rica were exemplary. Before we even boarded our return flight, several of my students were already asking if we could go again next year, so that's all I needed to hear to know it was a big success. ¡Muchas gracias por todo, Sol!

I studied abroad in college with SOL and fell in love with all Costa Rica, SOL, and the directors had to offer. From stellar homestays and delicious authentic meals to awesome excursions and deep comversation with SOL staff, I became not just a better Spanish speaker, but a better person.

I wanted to show my students just what I had learnes first hand for themselves. I went abroad with 15 high schoolers. Among them were just 2 already with passports. Studying abroad with SOL improves their language skills, self sufficiency, confidence, open-mindedness, and appreciation for things that are different.

SOL has my highest recommendation for their hollostic approach, nearly all-inclusive price, quality staff, and unmatched support. It's so easy to work with them, and you never feel alone! They are in CR and home as a resource and guide.

My students and I loved it so much, I am planning a 2019 trip!

My trip to Oaxaca was one of the greatest adventures I've ever been on in the summer. The housing was wonderful and the family's were very nice and supportive. Me, personally I only knew the basics of Spanish, but just being in Mexico and actually having to speak it every day was a huge help with learning the language. I enjoyed the city, and the different trips we went on were so interesting: we learned about weaving and the use the natural pigments, we had a cooking class, we went to different ruins near Oaxaca city, we had a cool dance class, and we hiked to a spectacular spring. We also took a trip to the coast where we snorkeled and took a boat trip to amazing, isolated beaches. I would highly recommend this program because it was very well organized, and the staff and families were extremely friendly. We volunteered at a a community garden and a hospital as well, which was a nice way to give back to the community. We also had a lot of freedom to explore in the city, which I really appreciated and enjoyed.

Partnering with Sol Abroad made everything about our three week trip in Argentina so much easier! Our Sol Abroad directors in Buenos Aires were knowledgeable, flexible, easy-going, and easy to work with. They collaborated with us to ensure that our students received the experiences we wanted them to have and served as liaisons and problem-solvers on every issue that arose with students, from their needing medical attention to needing different food in their host family to switching levels of Spanish in the language academy. I always felt like our students were well cared for. I was also quite impressed with the overall high quality of the activities, host families, and organization of the program. I recommend Sol Abroad Argentina without hesitation!

As a teacher looking for a customizable program for my small school, I found Sol Abroad to be exactly what I needed. All aspects of my experience with Sol were excellent, from the initial informational conversations with the staff, to the detailed planning stages, to the actual time on the ground in Mexico. Brent and the staff were flexible and open to working with whatever our specific needs were, while at the same time having a clear, well-defined program built on years of experience. The host families in Oaxaca were wonderful, and well-vetted, and all of the activities were fun, interesting, and smoothly run. I loved the combination of tourism, non-stressful academic classes, and family homestay that the program offered. I travelled with one other faculty member, with a small student group, and I always felt confident that we were in really good hands-- that my students were safe, that they were engaged, and that we were all getting a great program. I am definitely planning on working with Sol again this year!

I recommend this program very highly.

As a consumer, I found this program exceptionally well run. The communication was excellent, providing accurate and useful information in a timely manner. The links on the website were very well maintained, and the in-country leader was available and communicative.

As a parent, my son (a rising high-school senior) enjoyed an excellent blend of social, cultural, and educational experiences. He attends a very competitive public high school in New Jersey and was looking for a reasonable academic challenge that also offered some good downtime to explore the culture and people of Oaxaca. It was an excellent program on both fronts!

This program was absolutely incredible, and opened my eyes to many different cultures that I never even knew existed. The fact that we were able to experience Oaxaca as a local, and not a tourist, is a rare opportunity that I am grateful to have undergone. As a person who is normally quite reserved, I was worried that this experience would be too overwhelming or stressful, but neither cannot be further from the truth. From the moment I was picked up to the moment I was walking back into the airport, I felt nothing short of comfort; all the staff worked very hard to make sure we were always safe, comfortable, and most importantly, happy.
As a native Spanish speaker, I had initially worried about what classes I would be taking to match my level, but the worry went away after the first day of school! They offer many different classes to cater to each student’s personal needs, so regardless of your level, this program can still be an enjoyable time.

The Spanish I learned on this trip as well as the friends I made will leave a lasting impression on my life. While we were given quite a bit of free time, spending it with my fellow students and getting to bond with them made it an enjoyable experience, and I really feel like I got to know the city of Buenos Aires on a personal level. Some parts of the program could have been more organized, but overall the trip is as fun as you make it, and the other students and I were able to make it fun together.