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reviews for Amistad Institute |
| Overall: |  | 6.0 |
| Value: | | 5.2 |
| Support: | | 4.0 |
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Program Description:
Our Institution is based on providing the best Spanish Language and Service Learning experiences in Costa Rica. We are convinced that anyone who chooses to Study Spanish Abroad or Volunteer Abroad through our programs will encounter a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is certain that the best way to acquire a stronger understanding is through the process of full language and cultural immersion.
Program Types:
Volunteer Abroad
Internship Abroad
Study Abroad
Locations:
Central America - Costa Rica
Program Website: http://www.amistadinstitute.net/
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Review By: Nancy |
March 8, 2009 |
I am completely agreed with the last posting the Amistad Institute runs wrost program
in Costa Rica. And of couse, Marco
and other staffs are very rude. They
do not care what you say once they get money
so, avoid them. There are many good companies over there |
| Type(s): Spanish and Volunteer |
Location(s): San Jose |
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I also agree with other volunteers comments. Amisted is the worst organization. The director of the organization Marco is the rudest person has no humer |
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Again, We did not have a participant called Nancy... ever!
This person does not exist in our records, so either is an ex volunteer using another name for some estrange reason, or a competitor making up a name to write bad things about that. :( |
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Hi, can you please give actual facts, i.e. how rude?
That will help,
Sussie |
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Could you tell me the dates that you attended the Institute? Your post says March of this year, is this correct? |
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Could you tell me the dates that you attended the Institute? Your post says March of this year, is this correct? |
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Review By: Joanna |
March 3, 2009 |
I joined this organization back on 2008. I had a horrible time with them. the director (Marco) is most rude and Rebecca who is a siter of Marco also most rude to volunteer. My recomdation never use this organization. |
| Type(s): volunteer |
Location(s): San Isidro |
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Hi,
I am Rebecca Demes, Marcoīs "rude" sister, this looks as a competitorīs comment; by March, 2009; we did not have programs in San Isidro as we did before; so, no one was working there. It is sad to see how people just take time to do this kind of unethical competition. |
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Hi, can you please give actual facts, i.e. how rude?
That will help,
Sussie |
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Review By: Laura Saied |
January 29, 2009 |
I went directly with Amistad, even when some people were complaining, it was clear to me that they were not trying to volunteer (help), most of them were traying to get training.
I am a teacher, so I helped in that area and it was amazing, other volunteers did not have any idea about what to do or how. You are supossed to know how to do things if you want to volunteer (help). |
| Type(s): Spanisn - Volunteer |
Location(s): Barrio Jesus, Santa Barbara |
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Review By: Tom |
August 25, 2008 |
I thought I signed up to ELI abroad but I guess they were just the middleman. The people were somewhat nice but all I heard was complaints from the other students about their volunteer placement. We were supposed to be volunteering in a clinic, but there was practically no work for us to do. I switch to work in a kids daycamp which was more fun. The whole experience wasn't terrible for me, but they just seem like they really over-promise and under-deliver. If you just want to do something fun in Costa Rica, this is for you. If you are really serious about volunteering, you should probably look elsewhere. |
| Type(s): Volunteer |
Location(s): Bario Jesus de Heredia, Costa Rica |
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Review By: Marissa |
August 24, 2008 |
I was pretty satisfied with the homestay environment, the location, etc. However, the volunteer placement did not provide me with very valuable experience. |
| Type(s): Volunteer |
Location(s): Costa Rica |
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