St. Timothy / Foster Program Evaluation

The parent and student evaluations are on this page. Scroll down to find the student evaluation. ¡Gracias¡

Parent Evaluation:

PARENTS!!! Thank you for taking the time to complete the parent program evaluation. Our standards are excellence and we take your comments seriously!

In addition to this evaluation, PLEASE take an additional 30 seconds to rate the program here!

St. Timothy / Foster Parent Evaluation

Parent Evaluation of Costa Rica Programs and Impact

Name (optional)
First Last
Email (optional)
Educational and Personal Growth Goals for the Program*
What are some of the goals you had for your child before the immersion program?
Personal Growth*
Since your child has been back from their summer Spanish immersion, what changes have you noticed in them? How do you feel the program has impacted them personally?
Pre-Departure Preparation suggestions
What was the most useful information from the Pre-departure preparation in preparing your child for their trip?
Pre-Departure Preparation*
Is there anything in particular that we could have elaborated/done differently to better prepare your family before your student's trip?
Concerns*
What were your main concerns before your child departed? Do you feel now, looking back, that you should have been concerned about these issues? Could we have done anything differently to help with these concerns or were they handled in the proper manner?
Extra Expenses*
Approximately how much money did your child spend total on things that were not covered in program fees? (lunches, souveniers, optional excursions, snacks, etc.)
Budgeting for expenses*
Did you sit down with your child before program and help them designate a daily budget for expenses?
We Need Your Testimony!*
Please use this space to write down a few thoughts about this trip that will help future parents and participants decide whether this is the right experience for them.
Please rate our program!*
As other families check out our program, they want to see the reviews. Please copy and paste this link to review this immersion program: https://commongroundinternational.com/store/immersion-trips/high-school-immersion-trip/#reviews
Other Comments*
Please use this space to praise (or vent about) whatever you'd like regarding your child's immersion program in Costa Rica!
Would you be willing to serve as a reference for future participants thinking about the trip?
- Yes, I'd be happy to.
- No, thanks.
How should we instruct them to contact you?
Please provide email or phone # for people to contact you
Does CGI have the permission to use a comment or two from your evaluation for marketing purposes?
- Sure
- No

Participant Evaluation:

PARTICIPANTS!!! Thank you for taking a few minutes to submit your thoughtful comments about the recent Spanish Immersion program you participated in. We value your feedback.

Please take an additional 30 seconds to rate the program here!

St. Timothy / Foster Participant Evaluation

Evaluation of Costa Rica programs

Name (optional)
First Last
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Highlights*
What are the highlights of your immersion Program that you've been sharing with your friends and family? Please list as many as you like.
Challenges*
What are the challenges of your immersion program that you’ve been sharing with your friends and family? Please list as many as you like.
Language Learning Goals*
Please tell us how this program helped you accomplish your language learning goals?
Personal Growth*
Did this program provide opportunities for personal growth? If so, how do you feel you grew personally?
Santo Domingo - Host Family Characteristics*
Please list a few words that characterize your host family in Santo Domingo & provide a brief explanation/example of those examples.
Santo Domingo - Host Family Recommendations*
Would you recommend your host family in Santo Domingo for future students? If not, why?
Santo Domingo - Spanish Classes*
Please describe what you liked best about your Spanish classes at Lapa Verde. Additionally, what suggestions do you have for improvement?
Exchange at Kamuk*
Please reflect on your time visiting the Kamuk School. What insights about that exchange have impacted you? What did you most enjoy about that experience? What did you least enjoy?
Manuel Antonio Excursion*
What were the highlights about this excursion? What would you have done differently? Do you have any comments about the hotel, the adventure tour, surf lessons, etc... Please comment here.
La Fortuna Excursion*
What were the highlights about this excursion? What would you have done differently? Do you have any comments about the hotel, the hotel restaurant, Baldi Hotsprings, the adventure tour, etc... Please comment here.
Leadership / Coordinators*
Please think through your day to day interactions with Lisa, Jane and Leslie. What should they know (encouragements and constructive criticisms) about their interactions with you to help them be better leaders on future trips?
Pre Departure Course*
Did you complete the Pre-Departure Course? If so, what information was most helpful to you before your trip? What additional information would you like to have had included?
Testimonial
We need your testimony! Please use this space to write down a few thoughts about this trip that will help future participants decide whether this is the right experience for them.
Rate the program!
Cut and paste this link to rate this program on our website. Please use this space to write down a few thoughts about this trip that will help future participants decide whether this is the right experience for them. https://commongroundinternational.com/store/immersion-trips/high-school-immersion-trip/#reviews
Other Comments*
Please use this space to praise (or vent about) whatever you'd like regarding your immersion program in Costa Rica!
Would you like to share something about your experience on CGI's blog?
- Yes, I'd be happy to write about my experience.
- No, thanks.
How should we contact you?
Please provide email or phone # to be in touch with you about writing on CGI's blog.
Would you be willing to serve as a reference for future participants thinking about the trip?
- Yes, I'd be happy to.
- No, thanks.
How should we instruct them to contact you?
Please provide email or phone # for people to contact you
Would you be interested in being a CGI Representative at your school?
- Yes, I would love to put on a small presentation sharing my experience with my peers
- No, thanks
Does CGI have the permission to use a comment or two from your evaluation for marketing purposes?
- Sure
- No