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Brian S.
Texas
Student: 1997

"Like most students studying in Texas, I was required to take Spanish courses at my university. After a friend pointed out to me that I could probably study Spanish abroad at Centro Lingüístico Conversa less expensively than paying tuition at my own school, I couldn’t resist the temptation to have a travel and study abroad experience. Little did I know at the time how life changing that experience would become…I stayed in Costa Rica for about 5 years.

Conversa was the foundation for my experience in Costa Rica where I grew and matured, and which led me directly to my career and passions of today. Spanish opened a gateway into many new cultures; which broadened my perspective on life and all its different dynamics.

Conversa staff and teachers not only provided exceptional language training in an informal and comfortable environment, but also encouraged students to be active in Tico culture and society. Whether it was dancing at Rancho de Macho, a trip to Arenal, or an adventure to the beach in Guanacaste, staff always encouraged and helped put students into environments where they would need to use their Spanish in practical situations (Thank you Gata!). Conversa also enriches and influences its local community of Santa Ana by fostering a cultural bridge between its residents and individuals from around the world.

Although it was a few years ago, my experience at Conversa was timeless. Everyone should be so lucky as to have the Conversa experience…who knows it might change your life…it did mine!"