5 ways studying abroad has prepared me for my academic future. Now that I have gotten a glimpse of what I am capable of, I…
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When planning or beginning your study abroad adventure, please consider the things that I am glad I did, wish I had done, and overall recommend…
Palmares, may not be topping the lists of places to visit in Costa Rica, but do not let its ‘sleepy coffee town’ reputation deceive you.…
DIY may be trendy in many parts of the world, but here in Costa Rica, it is a part of the lifestyle.
We seek complicated methods of learning simple things. Insightful quotes about intricate life lessons can serve as inspiration, but they are not nearly as impactful…
The Reality of Routine (and Boredom) While Studying Abroad and 7 Ways to Fill Your Time
When visualizing my time abroad in Costa Rica, images of myself trying exotic foods and visiting cultural festivals manifested in my head. What I did…
Whether they have supplied me with comic relief or caused rather uncomfortable misunderstandings, there are some cultural differences that I have stumbled across while living…
There is no perfect way to handle issues with a host family that work for every person in every situation, but there are things I…
Education is a concept that philosophers and professors have been trying to define for centuries. What is it? How is it obtained? Although these questions…
I was staring blankly at the empty notebook pages I was to fill up with notes in a language I did not understand, when suddenly,…