"Our trip to Heredia, Costa Rica was fabulous... What we loved the most was the host family, rated 5/5... The entire family was so kind and the hospitality was outstanding. We felt very safe walking to school every day and enjoyed the school's cleanliness and beauty. Overall, we loved the experience, the food, the Ticos, the open air market and the local restaurants.... Thanks to Language Link, your service was top notch and very efficient!"  Van Sanders, Accountant, Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Things went well with our group (from Austin College). Costa Rica is beautiful and it’s hard not to have a good time there. Thank you for all your help. We had a fabulous trip. The students, my family and I all enjoyed it very much." – Dr. Andra Troncalli, Professor, Austin College, Sherman, Texas

"My experience far surpassed anything I could have hoped for. I had a wonderful family, great teachers and made really good friends from all over the world."
J. Bell, Engineer, Washington.

"I went to Intercultura and it remains one of the greatest adventures of my life."
Carrie Williams, Franklin, TN

"I absolutely loved the school. Aside from the teachers, the dance classes and Samara beach campus were the best parts. I also made some amazing friends. "
M. Scadeng, College Student, DC

"The instructors here were excellent, and we went to school 4 hours a day, which was great. The school is very nice and has a very friendly staff."
M. Bachman, Student, MN

"I would rate my experience as Superior. María, my host mother, was so lovely, so easy to get along with and super accommodating, and she was also a very good cook, especially the sopas. The teachers at the school and all the admin staff were also excellent. I only went for 2 weeks but I really enjoyed the whole experience. I wish I could have stayed longer, that is for sure. The weekend trips were well organized and lots of fun. It was a great school and a wonderful experience completely."
Heather McDonald, Registered Nurse, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

"I had an exceptional experience at Intercultura. My favorite aspects were the classes/staff and the location of the school. I enjoyed the overall attitude of the staff, including administrators, of being a learner. Everyone was interested in helping you learn and get connected to cultural experiences in the area. They were creative, helpful, patient…I loved learning! Because I was older than the majority of the students at Intercultura, I appreciated that my host family's house lent itself to a more independent lifestyle."
Molly Huber, Livermore, California

"This was one of the best vacations my daughter and I have ever taken. We were both placed with exceptional families who were loving, kind, and made us a part of their lives. I got the feel of what it would be like to live in the Costa Rican culture. I am a teacher and I thought that the instruction was excellent. I was one of four people in my class, all from different countries. Instruction was not simply based on the grammar books, but also on discussions about current affairs, differences in countries and also learning about the cuture of Costa Rica. My daughter and I also participated in the optional dances classes. We can now salsa, meringue, and cumbia with the best of them!!! It was great! My mother's entire family was warm, caring and loving. I wish my family could be as giving! I have made friends for life! I was impressed at how thorough you were! We were well prepared."
Joan Bailey, Teacher, California

"Rating=Fabulous. I cannot tell you what a wonderful time I had in Heredia. The family I stayed with were the greatest and I truly have lifelong friends there. I felt like I was there for two months (note from LL - she was there for one week!) with all that I did and all the folks that I met. I can't stop talking about Costa Rica and will definitely keep up with my Spanish. Thank you again for a trip well planned."
Elaine Berkowitz, Dentist, Pennsylvania

“Language Link was very helpful in setting up my studies, and Intercultura is an excellent school. I have learned so much, especially because I spoke no Spanish when I arrived! All of the instructors were really excellent. They are patient and kind. My host mother was Rocio Castro. I love my entire host family. They are so kind and have helped me a lot with learning Spanish. I now feel as though I am part of the family!”
Sasha Abrahamson, Community AIDS Educator, New York

“Overall I would rate my experience as 555555555555 (Superior)! I enjoyed my 3 months in Heredia so much. I had an incredible time at the school and fell really comfortable with my Spanish now, thanks to some great professors at Intercultura. Instructors: Great! Elsie Alfaro was so welcoming and helpful with my Spanish. A great host family! I was very well informed from Language Link on what to expect, etc.”
Meg Morgan, Student, Massachusetts

"The method of teaching is very helpful, and instruction from my three professors was very imaginative and made classes fun while learning. The instructors I learned under truly cared that your understanding of concepts and the language were to your satisfaction. My family was wonderful! Very caring and always helping with everyday tasks and Spanish. I intend to stay in touch with them and plan on returning to their home after graduation."
Gina Wesson-Hill, Student Health Care Worker/Personal Trainer, Texas

“I would rate my experience as a 5+++. My experience far surpassed anything I could have hoped for. I had a wonderful family, great teachers and made really good friends from all over the worls. My teachers were all great and I learned more in my four weeks at Intercultura than I learned in a year at the local community college. The school’s focus is on oral communication and it shows; there were many students with no previous Spanish education who after just a couple weeks at the school could hold a simple conversation. It was incredible. My family was so nice and helpful. I was treated like a member of the family. I was included in so many different family activities including going to a birthday party. Maria Elena even taught me how to cook traditional Costa Rican food. The information provided was complete.”
Jennifer Bell, Mechanical Engineer/Graduate Student, Washington

"The teachers and administration at Intercultura are great and the facilities are clean and beautiful. The other students were great to be with....My family was very hospitable and patient."
Carissa Ward, Graphic Designer, Colorado

"I have always wanted to travel and study. Intercultura made that possible by providing endless opportunities to learn Spanish and then explore the country. I found each professor to be more than helping, always enthusiastic in and out of the classroom. My host parents never failed to be anything but kind and supportive."
Marjorie Knepp, Student, Maryland

"The significant improvement in my ability to speak Spanish was only a small part of what I Iearned in Costa Rica. I left with an understanding of the culture and many new friends!"
Anne Bell, Personal Trainer, Massachusetts

"Overall I would rate my experience as :10 (out of 1-5)! I came home with a very different spirit than I left with...almost ashamed of all I have materially. Realizing that true happiness is not in what we have externally, but rather what we possess internally. 'Ticos' are generally so happy and tranquil. I really was touched by their peacefulness and satisfaction with what they have within themselves and their families. Our 'familia' made us feel so part of their family--we were so comfortable in their home even though they may have lacked conveniences--they more than made up for in graciousness. I cried when we hugged goodbye. The dad woke up singing each morning and came home in the evening the same way. What a wonderful 'Tican spirit!' "
Jo Hendricks, Florida

"This was my first experience with Language Link. Everything was so totally positive I can't wait for my next trip."
Olivia Andrew, New York

"An experience of a lifetime! Costa Rica is a wonderful place to learn Spanish. My family was warm, kind, supportive, encouraged conversation, wonderful! We miss them! Language Link's pre-trip info was sufficient and helped me pack my bags appropriately."
Bryan & Cindy Sims, Colorado

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