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Category: Costa Rica

Reflecting on my Study Abroad Experience

It’s currently August 9th, and I leave for home in less than 2 weeks! As the final days of my program come to a...
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Food, Food, and More Food in Costa Rica!

In Costa Rica, food signifies so much more than a meal to satisfy hunger – it’s about love and care between people, a way...
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Expect the Unexpected!

No matter how much homework and research I did before leaving for my summer program, nothing could have prepared me for the unexpected situations...
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Traveling Tips While Abroad

Even before arriving in-country for my summer program, I knew that costs would add up the more I went out and traveled. However, I...
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Favorite Costa Rica Excursions

Every weekend, my group is free to travel and go on excursions – if necessary, we are even allowed to take Fridays off. We’ve...
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Daily Life in Costa Rica

Traveling to Costa Rica for an entire summer, I had no idea what to expect when it came to work, homestays, and routines of...
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GESI Costa Rica Overview

For the summer after my freshman year, I decided to study abroad through GESI, a program in which students can earn course credit while...
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