The two weeks that I spent in Costa Rica flew by so quickly. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity and I enjoyed everything – whether it was the various site visits, trying all the good food, or spending time with my mama tica and getting to practice speaking Spanish with her. In…
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Hasta Luego Costa Rica
I loved my study abroad experience and I think I learned better because of it. When traveling, I approach things with a more opened mind, I want to experience everything. That same mindset translates to my learning. I also really valued the opportunity to stay with a host family. I feel as though I got…
Having a blast in Costa Rica!
We have officially been here in Costa Rica for a little more than a week and I’ve been having an amazing time! From the various site visits, to interacting with my host mom, and getting to know my fellow students on the trip, I had an incredible first week and cannot believe how fast time…
Costa Rican Connections!
I have loved my first week in Costa Rica and I am so sad my trip is half over. I am living with a host family in Heredia and my host mom has been so welcoming and accommodating. She goes out of her way to make sure we are safe and never hungry. This first…
Amelia is off to Costa Rica!
Hi! My name is Amelia Choi and I just finished my freshman year at Pitt. I am a member of the College of Business Administration and the Frederick Honors College, and am currently thinking of majoring in Finance or Accounting, along with an Economics minor. I am also planning on pursuing a certificate in Leadership…
Packing My Bags for Costa Rica!
Hi! I’m Lexi Shafer and I am an incoming sophomore in the Swanson School of Engineering and Frederick Honors College. I am majoring in electrical engineering and hoping to minor in business. I am so excited to be travelling to Costa Rica this May. This will be my first time travelling to a different continent…