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Tamar T.
Philadelphia, PA
Student: 2008 / 2009 and Online

"Seeking an efficient way to improve my very basic Spanish, I looked for an immersion program in a safe and friendly Latin American country. Choosing Costa Rica as my destination was easy, but finding an excellent school to meet my needs, was not a simple task. After a thorough and very careful search, I came upon the Conversa website. I was impressed by the school’s approach to their immersion program and the friendly way with which they responded to my questions. I decided to take a chance.

It takes some courage to travel to the “unknown”, but Conversa made it easy. A staff member waited for me at the airport, ready to deliver me to the host family in Santa Ana, thus removing the first concern I had. As my two week stay was unfolding, it became evident, that the care and attention to the student’s comfort and needs were a priority for the school.

On my first trip to Costa Rica I barely spoke Spanish. Thanks to my teachers’ efforts I have made great strides in my ability to express myself in Spanish. After returning home, I continued my Spanish studies with Conversa on-line. It is a wonderful way to preserve what I have learned in their beautiful Santa Ana campus, and to keep on going. I returned to Costa Rica and Conversa the following year, armed with knowledge that was built on my previous stay, as well as the Conversa on-line classes. It is satisfying to realize how quickly one can learn Spanish in an excellent immersion program.

On another note- Conversa is an easy place to cultivate friendships, where people of different age groups gather to learn Spanish and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica. I have met some people there who have been returning to Conversa year after year. The loyalty to this wonderful school is well deserved.

If you have any questions about my Conversa experience, you may ask the school to provide you with either my phone number or my email address."