hankerin4pie
Joined: 10 May 2012 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 4:14 pm Post subject: Amazing Costa Rica |
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I recently returned home from an amazing year and a half in Costa Rica, and I�d like to share some of my thoughts and experiences for anyone who is thinking of going. Although there were ups and downs, and it�s not a perfect paradise, the people, the culture, the weather and the amazing nature, more than made up for any of the shortcomings of Costa Rica. It is such a beautiful place. The country is very small, but absolutely packed with things to see and do, all within a few hours of San Jose. I�m not a big fan of San Jose, but I�ve heard from friends that it grows on you and even though it�s noisy and crowded, most of my friends who lived there liked it after a while. I�m not sure I would, but to each his own. I prefer nature to big cities, so I went a different route though. First I took my TEFL course in Barva with Costa Rica TESOL and loved it. Great course, and Barva is so beautiful and quiet. Plus they gave me a job at their English school right after the course finished, so I didn�t even have to job hunt. I had to work Saturdays, which I would prefer not to have to do, but I could get a sub when I needed and Barva is surrounded by places to go hiking and only a 10 minute walk to Heredia, so I never felt trapped. Ticos are such a warm friendly people, I had no problems meeting friends and being able to socialize which is really important to me. I really worried about finding friends and having to spend day after day alone, but between the Ticos that I got to know and the staff at Idiomas Mundiales, I always had people to go out with. The whole culture there is so relaxed and easy going that you can�t help but succumb to it, which is exactly what I needed coming from the States. The money wasn�t great, but I lived comfortably and although I never saved anything, I could buy what I needed. I would definitely recommend going to Costa Rica, and if anyone has questions I would be happy to answer what I can. [email protected] |
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