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…