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John & Laura Brown (United States) |
Spanish Lessons |
We really enjoyed our stay with Amistad. The Staff and the Host Family were amazing, we learned a lot specially about the Latino Culture. It was the best experience ever!
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Connor Twohig (Canada) |
Mini-Adventure |
Everything about my trip to Costa Rica was awesome. All of the Amistad Institute Staff was so friendly and in just 2 weeks we all became great friends. All of the Costa Ricans I met were very kind and welcoming, and I really enjoyed working in the local school playing with the kids and teaching them English (and learning some Spanish myself). I would highly recommend the Amistad Institute to anyone.
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Matthew Yao (Canada) |
Spanish and Volunteer |
You truly deserve the name Amistad, as no one else could have represented friendship any better. |
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Paul & Kate Link (United States) |
Spanish Lessons |
We came again, and we are planning to come soon... This country and its people made us felt in love!
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Stephanie Lindquist (United States) |
Spanish and Volunteer |
My experience with Amistad Institute exceeded all my expectations. Everyone who works in the office was always looking out for me. They consistently and happily provided me with all the basic information for my weekly travels. More importantly though they made me feel comfortable (which I might add I was extremely thankful for since I was in a radically new environment and alone). My third week there I was the only volunteer left in Santa Cecilia. I specifically remember one morning when I made my routine trip to the Institute. I was planning to spend my day doing last minute shopping, but I had to stop by first to question Rebecca at what time the next bus to Heredia left. A few minutes later I walked out of the office on my way and with a friend. Chris, one of the teachers, hung out with me for the whole day in Heredia so I wouldn't be alone. These are type of friends I made on my trip that made my trip all worth while. |
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Victoria Young (United States) |
Volunteer with Children |
The informal and friendly atmosphere allows for an ideal learning environment and an inspiring support system for meaningful volunteer work… I have had a fantastic experience here… I have loved just sitting around and ‘fixing the world’ with you, and I hope to be back soon to continue!
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Harlene Bryenton (United States) |
Spanish and Volunteer |
¡Mis queridos amigos! ¡Cómo los voy a extrañar! Con solamente dos semanas aquí, siento que estoy dejando un pedazo de mi corazón aquí.
I have learned so much. My Spanish has improved, I´ve learned a lot about being a volunteer, and I´ve learned about Costa Rica. I have made many friends - with my family (host), the staff here, and other students. I really support the work you are doing here. And I can´t wait to come back and bring some friends with me.
¡Mañana me voy, pero volveré pronto! |
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Amanda Moraska (United States) |
Spanish lessons |
Sólo quiero decir "Muchas Gracias" Me encanta mucho Costa Rica y todas las personas en Amistad Institute. Aprendí mucho al Institute de español y de la cultura de Costa Rica. ¡Estoy emocionada para aprender más!
Isaac, muchas gracias por tu ayuda. ¡No te preocupes, leeré más cuentos en español! Nunca olvidaré mi tiempo al Institute. Con mucho amor... |
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Ursula Bruckner (Austria, Viena) |
Spanish lessons |
He leído todas las páginas anteriores en este libro y todos hablan de que se sintieron como una familia en este instituto. Solamente quiero asociarme a ello! Aunque estuve aquí por sólo una semana me sentí como parte de una familia desde el primer día.
Muchísimas gracias por todo. Cómo me ha gustado tanto quería regresar lo más antes que posible. Un grande beso especial para Azalea que era mi profesora con mucha experiencia! También pude disfrutar de un día de enseñanza de Isaac que me ha gustado mucho! Gracias, hasta pronto!
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Jessica Giudice (Canada) |
Costa Rica Escapes |
Again, I want to thank you all. If ever there is a program or something you may need help with. I do live in Canada, but I´d love to help in any way I can. You all do so much work and deserve to get more much credit than you do. Contact me any time! I would love to help the Institute and support the great things you do.
Espero pronto visitar de nuevo a Costa Rica. La pasé muy bien, un abrazo! ¡Pura Vida!
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Katherine Ryan (United States) |
Spanish and Volunteer |
No puedo agradecer lo suficienta por la experiencia tan bonita y linda que tuve aquí en Costa Rica. I wish I could express all my gratitude in Spanish, but unfortunatly I still have ALOT to learn.
Les prometo aprender el español y regresar a Costa Rica. Of all the places in the world that I have been to, Costa Rica has been the most beautiful, peaceful, and friendly country. Me encanta Costa Rica.
And I have everyone at Amistad Institute to thank for my wonderful experience. Muchas gracias, mucho amor.
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Bill "The Captain" (United States) |
Spanish Professor - Santa Rosa Junior College |
A todo en este Instituto amistoso y compasivo. Gracias por todo lo que le han brindado a mi grupo y a mí también. Quisiera regresar, no como maestro, sino de cocinero y celebrante y no tener que pensar en despedirme. Y como dice la canción "No es un adiós, sino un breve hasta luego". |
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Heather McGowan (United States) |
Spanish and Volunteer |
Dear Rebecca, Thank you so much for the wonderful experience here at Amistad! You have made my very first trip out of the United States so very special and memorable! Your warm energy and positivity are infectious, and I can´t help but be happy around you! Everytime I hear "Umbrella" I will think of you! Please keep in touch because I would love to come back and visit.
Horacio, mi amor, Don´t worry, corazón, we will be together again some day!! Thank you for the amazing dance lessons, and for picking me up at the airport, and for being your wonderful, delightful, happy self! I´m a little bit more Latina because of you! I will miss you dearly! ¡Te Amo!
Victor, It was a pleasure being your sister these past two weeks! Thank you for taking me to karaoke, and bungee jumping, and to Taco Bell, and out dancing! And thanks for letting me use your computer! It was a lot of fun teasing you. I´ll never forget Super Coffee Man!! Don´t forget me! I love you!
Zulma, Francisca y Marco, It was a joy to get yo know all of you! Thank you all for providing me with such an incredible experience! You are all so much fun to be around and I will miss each of you!
I´m so very sad to leave Costa Rica, but I am taking so many wonderful memories home with me! I will miss you all! Please feel free to write! Thank yo all for being so awesome! Lots of love!!! xoxoxo |
