During my two weeks in Costa Rica, I went on site visits to plantations, hiked through the Cloud Forest, and explored the area.  Staying with my host family gave me the opportunity to really see how a Costa Rican family lives each day.  In my few days in Monteverde, I hiked the cloud forest and participated in…

My first week in Costa Rica is already done, and I am dreading having to leave next week! This week has been packed with wonderful experiences and memories. Earlier in the week, I toured mainly Costa Rican coffee plantations and participated in sustainability talks. The end of the week I spent in Monteverde, Costa Rica’s…

Hello everyone, my name is Rose Genco, and I just finished my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am studying Civil Engineering with an environmental focus at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering. I am planning to earn a Sustainability Certificate as well. This summer I will be traveling to Costa Rica as part…