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Hellen Rojas is responsible for
ILISA's homestay program in Costa Rica. ILISA strongly encourages you
to participate in our homestay program in which you are placed
with
a
local host family during your stay. We can assure you that we take
the utmost care in selecting and maintaining our families. You can
count on a clean, well-maintained home, delicious food, and a friendly
family who will give you many opportunties to speak Spanish. And,
of course, if you have any special concerns about your homestay,
feel
free to share them with us. The homestay program provides you with
the opportunity to be completely immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment
and to share in Costa Rican cultural traditions with your family.
Of course there are instances when staying with a host family may
not best suit your needs. For example, professionals who need both
additional space and privacy to fulfill their work responsibilities
while abroad may find a hotel or aparthotel more comfortable. (An aparthotel is a furnished apartment with an
equipped kitchen and cleaning service.) If you are unsure as to what
type of housing is best for you, please feel free to contact us to
discuss your situation, as we will be more than happy to recommend
the most appropriate form of housing.
Although we will be happy to make the necessary reservations, payment
of an aparthotel or hotel is your responsibility. To ensure the hotel
room or apartment of your choice, reservations should be made well
in advance. ILISA's staff will start making the arrangements as soon
as your application form and deposit are received.
Whatever accommodation you choose, our goal is to make you as comfortable
as possible.
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