Reflecting on Costa Rica
By Erica L.
Published Feb. 15, 2023
I slowly read the words in my head, my face eliminated by the laptop screen. It was late at night. I had just turned in my final assignment for PEA_ST 4005 — a reflection on my study abroad program to Costa Rica. The paper marked the end of an exciting learning experience, but one not…
First week in San Jose
By Sarah T.
Published Jan. 24, 2023
I have been in San Jose, Costa Rica, for a little over a week now. I arrived around noon Saturday, Jan. 7, and my experience has been filled with new adventures. The day after I arrived, I toured downtown San Jose and Britt Coffee with the other CIS study abroad students. I LOVE coffee and…
Exploring Costa Rica
By Kaitlin J.
Published Jan. 18, 2023
Group of students on Tortuguero Beach My time abroad in Costa Rica is one I will never forget! I learned all about the culture and people of Costa Rica. One of my favorite experiences was traveling to the village of Tortuguero. We saw all sorts of wildlife while we were there throughout the rainforests. There…
Two weeks in San Jose
By Mary H.
Published Jan. 16, 2023
As a graduate student, I didn’t think that I would get the chance to study abroad again, so I was very excited for the opportunity to spend two weeks learning about social justice and human rights in Costa Rica over winter break. We started the program with an excursion to Tortuguero National Park, where we were woken up every…
Nursing clinicals in Costa Rica
By Pulemalie T.
Published Jan. 29, 2022
Having clinicals in Costa Rica as a nursing student was an amazing experience. Not only did I get to meet so many amazing people but I also got to practice my Spanish! The last time I took Spanish was in high school, so knowing the basics came in handy. In Costa Rica, we took Spanish…
Homestay experience
By Olivia W.
Published Jan. 26, 2022
As a Ph.D. student studying family and intercultural communication, I am no stranger to study abroad programs. Throughout my academic career, I have participated in faculty-led programs, semesters abroad and even worked abroad independently. However, my recent trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, with the Social Justice, Narratives and Human Rights program stands out among…
Living with a host family in Costa Rica
By Jenny C.
Published Jan. 14, 2022
Yes, hotel rooms are comfortable, but the relationship with my host mom, or "Mama Tica" as they say in Costa Rica, is something I will never forget. From her delicious home-cooked meals complete with fresh fruit and coffee to the gorgeous garden, I am so glad I came. As a nontraditional nursing student, I thought…