Great camp, perfect intro for studying abroad ❤️

Coming to a new country for the first time by yourself is quite the journey. Because you don’t have your parents or other figures to guide you, you can truly discover who you are and what you enjoy doing. As someone with dietary restrictions, I often found I was eating a lot of the same foods. At first this was annoying, tedious even, but it really immerses you in the culture and the foods eaten on a daily basis.

Making friends is so easy and you are able to adapt to the other language quickly. I often caught myself thinking or talking to others in Spanish without realizing it. I liked the length of the program as it gives you a good taste of studying abroad while you still learn a ton. We got to do a variety of activities which helped others (and myself) see the true beauty of Costa Rica.

From making coffee to white water rafting, Tico Lingo ensures the best and most safe time for all campers. Our homestay families were incredibly kind, understanding and they made delicious food. Having homestay buddies is a great way to bond. Additionally most of the homestays are close to each other meaning between 6-8 pm (depending on the day) you could invite friends over to hang out. Shopping, whether in markets or stores, is also a one of a kind experience.

I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore a new culture, get a taste for studying abroad, making new friends and learning Spanish. I can confidently state Tico Lingo meets all of these needs. Therefore I highly recommend it. ❤️