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“I really enjoyed my experience in Montezuma. The
people were all so wonderful - students and teachers alike! I think that
it takes a certain kind of person to step out of their comfort zone and try a
new experience like that, and it makes for a really good group of students in
the school. The Spanish classes were perfect for what I was looking for -
mostly conversation, with any grammar we wanted to learn. Luz was a wonderful
teacher and a phenomenal person - I really enjoyed the time that I spent with
her. Guillermo and Mauricio were fun and helpful. Dagmar was
spectacular - by far the best yoga class I have ever taken.”
Ashley Winter
Spanish, Surfing and Yoga
June 2008
"La Escuela Del Sol was one of the most memorable and fantastic experiences in my life. Having finished my first year at UCLA, I decided to study abroad over the summer to continue my study of Spanish. I stumbled upon La Escuela Del Sol and was absolutely glad I did. I ended up signing up for the Spanish/Surfing lessons; by the end of the program I found myself speaking Spanish with ease and riding waves all by myself (I never touched a surfboard before I got to Montezuma!). The adventurous spirit I developed there has continued to stay with me; I fostered a new sense of independence while there, traveling the country by myself during an extended weekend and seeing volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls and much more. The Spanish teachers are kind and friendly, and the program director Jeremy was one of the most helpful people I've encountered. He helped facilitate my receiving credit at UCLA and helped with accommodations at Montezuma. Having surfed for three weeks straight, I ended up getting an ear infection sufficiently termed as "surfer's ear." I could count on Jeremy to take me to the closest clinic for care. This is the type of kindness I received from all the great teachers and people I met through La Escuela Del Sol. My adventures-well... I'd say canopy touring, horseback riding to private waterfalls, rope swinging at waterfalls, hiking a volcano, walking on hanging bridges, seeing the amazing wild life, ATVing by the beach and through the rain forest, boating to a tropical "paradise-like" island, snorkeling, surfing everyday, and traveling via bus, taxi, ferry, taxi, bus, and taxi again to end up in La Fortuna where I spelunked a cave, rappelled a waterfall, saw an amazing waterfall, and spent time in one of the greatest hot spring resorts in the world ... well I'd say all of that was priceless... and I have the pictures to prove it! La Escuela Del Sol was an amazing experience for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to learn Spanish and have some great adventures in one of the most beautiful countries of the world."
Philip DeSouza
Spanish and Surfing
June 2007
“I had the most amazing time in Costa Rica and at del
sol. All the girls I met were incredible, I loved Montezuma and I can't
wait to come back. I especially loved the surfing program, Mauricio and Guillermo
were wonderful.”
Kumara Kelley
Spanish and Surfing
June 2008
"My thoughts on the
program- I loved it! I can't quit talking about my week in Costa Rica:
learning to surf and improving my Spanish, the great teachers,new
places, and interesting people.
Wagner and
Rebeca are excellent teachers, and the small class sizes were great. I
love the town of Montezuma- there couldn't be a better setting for the
school. There was a good community feeling with the other students at
the school, too. Your assistance and support in arranging the zipline,
transfer packs, and crab issues was super helpful! I would not have
taken this trip to Costa Rica without you and the school. I had an
amazing time and would have loved to stay a lot longer!"
Alyssa W.
Spanish and Surfing
March 2008
"I was beyond impressed with La Escuela Del Sol. I have already told so many of my friends that if they want to taste paradise, do it right and go though you guys.
Costa Rica was only the second time in my life that I've been out of the county-- and in 26 years the ONLY vacation I took myself-- and it absolutely changed my life. I am so grateful for all that you did and for the experience you helped provide. Now that I'm back in cold, overcast Chicago, I can't help but long for Montezuma!
P.S.-- I caught your poi performance Friday night and was blown away!! Bravo!
Thank you again for a wonderful time, a life changing experience, and for all your generosity. I will never forget any of it!"
Dana DeLorenzo
Yoga
March 2009
"It was wonderful visiting your school last month
and participating in both your class and Nick's workshop. The setting
of the course couldn't be more beautiful in Montezuma and the
enthusiasm and skill of teachers and students was precious for me
coming from Ottawa, where there aren't very many so dedicated spinners
and I am always the one to teach. The yoga classes were very nice as
well. I am also especially grateful about how Gabby (9 year old
daughter) was greeted at your school and welcome to hang around all
these activities, even the yoga. I know she had a great time too."
Sophie Latreille
Poi and Yoga
December 2008
"Thanks again to both you and Andrea for all of your hard work in helping me improve my poi skills so much. I look forward to continuing to grow my skills and hope to someday return for the next level.
You've come up with a great idea in offering so much variety in one school and I fell in love with Montezuma. All of the instructors really were fantastic and I so appreciated that everyone went out of their way to be helpful."
Heather Hickman
Poi, Surfing and Yoga
December 2008
"I had an amazing time! It was exactly what I needed and I wouldn't have done anything differently. It's a great concept and because of that it attracted an amazing group of people."
Jamie Rosenberger
Surfing and Yoga
June, 2008
“For Dennis and I, it was such a great experience to expand
our horizons through Spanish, surfing, yoga, new culture and new
connections. We had a wonderful time and definitely hope to go back some
time, hopefully sooner than later. In fact, many days I wish I was still
in Costa Rica.”
Jessica Nagtalon
Spanish and Yoga
December, 2007
Dennis Nagtalon
Surfing and Yoga
December, 2007
“I am so grateful for my time in montezuma- it was filling
in many ways- but mostly for the opportunity to distance myself from all things
familiar -where you have no choice but to grow. I look forward to returning, someday...”
Jaime Lipka
Surfing and Yoga
November, 2007
“Hey Jeremy!! I just want to tell you that I had an amazing
time at your school, and in Montezuma. I miss you and Andrea lots, and I want
to go back to Montezuma so badly! Thanks
for everything, honestly I've never been as happy as I was in Montezuma.”
Kristina Woollard
Spanish
January, 2008
“I really enjoyed my experience at La Escuela del Sol and
just wish that I could have stayed longer. Taking classes has never been so
much fun. This was the perfect spring break - and a great experience to share
with my future sister-in-law. I did surfing and poi and probably have never
been in better shape in my life. I also got to practice my Spanish with the
locals and other students, and do some salsa dancing over the weekend. And I
did all of this with a great, diverse group of other students. The group was
small but a lot of fun - people of all ages and from all over the world. If I
had the chance, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Pura vida!”
Jamie Kern
Surfing and Poi
March, 2008
“I had a great time! You guys were great, making our stay
that much more memorable. I will definitely make it back at some point, it was
hard leaving.
I will continue practicing and maybe advance to fire.lol”
Meghan Bailey
Spanish and Poi
March, 2008
“We really enjoyed our time. Andrea is a natural teacher.
She knew when to push, when to change course or approach from a different
direction. Dagmar directed fantastic yoga sessions. Wagner was very patient and
encouraging with the surfers.All of these instuctors including Luz (who I
observed in the next classroom) are all quality instructors.”
Mary Beth Church
Spanish and Yoga
December 2007
Tony Church
Spanish and Surfing
December 2007
“The hotel was amazing, the views spectacular, yoga was
fabulous, Sophie was very sweet, as well as all the girls and I had a great
time. I would do it again. :)”
Wendy Wills
Spanish and Yoga
June 2008
"Jeremy, I had a blast this past week and i just wanted to say
thanks to you and Andrea for all your help along the way. It was an
amazing week for me and I came away with exactly what i was hoping for
and more.
Thanks guys, Rick"
Rick Weir
Poi and Yoga
January 2009
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