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.
Winter Break 2024 Participant
My favorite part of this program was its emphasis on nature. We went on multiple hikes and excursions in nature, exploring Costa Rica's biodiversity across the country. I have a deep passion for the natural world, and being able to participate in a study abroad experience that allowed me to explore that passion in the context of my major was very valuable.
Winter Break 2024 Participant
For architecture students, I would say that the site visits and popular attractions we visited were extremely helpful and informative. We visited several amazing examples of architecture, includes homes, hotels, and businesses. We visited areas around Costa Rica that attract many tourists, such as San Jose's mini "China Town". We also visited many nature/animal conservatories and scenic areas like waterfalls, volcanoes, and even coffee bean farms. Visiting these places really opened my eyes to different styles of design that are utilized in different ways throughout the world, and how important the intertwinement of nature and buildings is in Costa Rica.