Study Abroad with UNA
Amanda Price
More than a Classroom
I can’t believe my 3 weeks in Costa Rica are over! Just like bungee jumping, it seems surreal that I was even there. It was truly an experience that I will never forget and will never regret. What I learned the most on this study abroad trip is that learning is more than being inside a classroom. The other students and I would spend 4 hours a day in class on weekdays. During these sessions we would be in a small group of students with one teacher. The teacher would change every week, so we all had three teachers … // Read more
Manuel Antonio
On the weekends we have the opportunity to take excursions with a guide from CPI. These are weekends full of fun and absent of homework! However, the learning never stops. There are always opportunities to use Spanish no matter where we go in this beautiful country. We met at the church at 6:00 a.m. I had told my mamatica not to worry about fixing me breakfast and I’m glad I did because I was pushing to get out the door that morning! After driving on the bus for a while, we stopped to get breakfast. I don’t eat gallo pinto … // Read more
Did I really do that?
Ever since I heard this trip offered the opportunity to bungee jump, I have been nervous. That’s just the kind of person I am. My mind works 24/7 on overthinking everything and bungee jumping is not an exception. A few months ago, I just went ahead and decided that it was not for me. I even took the time to write about how I was not going to do it in my biography on this blog. (I should probably change that now) However, I knew that I would end up on that rusty bridge. I knew I would regret it … // Read more
¡Estaba muy divertido!
I honestly can’t think of a better way that I could be starting off my 20th year on this Earth. This trip has been the experience of a lifetime and it’s only one third of the way through! Yesterday morning, as I was walking the streets to meet my friends for lunch, I kept thanking God for the opportunity to study in this beautiful country. I love that I am experiencing new things almost every day. For example, on Wednesday I legitimately rode a train to the capitol city of San Jose. I’m not talking about the little one at … // Read more
The Adventures Begin!
After some plane delays due to weather, we finally made it to Costa Rica! The first night we stayed at a Bed & Breakfast. It defenitely wasn’t an American Bed & Breakfast, and my roomates and I had some battles with bugs, but we were able to get a great night’s rest and wake up to a beautiful view of the mountains and clouds of Costa Rica. That next day, our chaperone from CPI, Lamar, took us on a walking tour of San Joaquin de Flores. It’s no question that our own … // Read more
Today is the Day
I’m somewhat of a procrastinator. That was proven true when I finally decided to start packing around 9:30 last night! I finished around 12:30 this morning and I think I have everything. I definitely felt more prepared to pack for an adventure abroad after my trip to Senegal. There are a few things that I have found are necessities no matter where I travel: My Bible and journal (I suggest writing any moments or experiences that you decide you never want to forget) A pillow and blanket for the plane (You’ve got to be comfortable….plus long plane rides can … // Read more
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