Winter Break 2024 Participant
My favorite part of this program was being able to travel a variety of places within Costa Rica and explore all the different types of architecture. I got to see how each providence had similar yet different styles, and how ventilation was so crucial in design.
Winter Break 2024 Participant
What I found most rewarding while studying abroad in Costa Rica was overall learning the vast differences of their culture compared to American culture that I have grown up in and been surrounded in my entire life. This trip was the first time I have ever been out of the country, so it was extremely awarding to be able to learn about different cultures outside of my normal life. While being abroad, I grew very accustomed to Costa Rican currency, dishes, work life, and language. All of these aspects I found were pretty different from what I normally live through on a daily basis, which really allowed for me to gain a new type of understanding and appreciation for not only Costa Rican culture but for American culture as well.
Winter Break 2024 Participant
I recommend enjoying each day and speaking up if something in particular interests you since the tours are very flexible and cater to your wants and needs.