Study Abroad with UNA
Costa Rica
Raccoons on the beach
The Beach!!!!! Hola everyone! Today I’m taking you all to the beach! Yeah, soaking up the sun. The place that we went to is called Manuel Antonio and it is in a national reserve, which I thought was pretty amazing. We had to buy tickets to get in because they only allow 1,000 people to come in a day and it took about forty minutes to walk there because we were looking at all of the animals and bugs. Usually, if you visit by yourself, then you would hire a trail guide to point things out and look at stuff … // Read more
A Taste of America in Costa Rica
Hi fellow adventurers! Today I’m going to take you to a mall in Heredia where you can see some pretty big similarities between Costa Rica and the US. It was kinda nice to go and eat American style food because while I love Casados, I was definitely wanting a sandwich and chips. We were going to see a movie, but unfortunately we were late and they were sold out, so we explored the mall instead. It’s cool though because that means that will probably go again sometime with Dr. Infanger. Just click the link above and I hope you … // Read more
Stuck in a Suitcase
It’s the night before we are going to leave and I am beyond excited! I have been reading about Costa Rica since my Spanish 352 class, so getting to be able to go is a dream for me. Yeah for one check on my bucket list! This is my first time being outside of the country, but I think that this is a perfect first because I will be going to a school (CPI) and living with a host family. I’m nervous because I have not spoken or used the language in a year and a half, but I’m sure … // Read more
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 Best Decision of my Life
“Endless Adventure and Untold Excitement Await.” It’s a phrase that should be easy for a (true) nerd to point out. (Points if you are the first that can name where it comes from.) Regardless, I believe that it is honestly the best way to sum up my experience in Costa Rica so far. I knew that before I came here, I would probably love it. Well, there is absolutely no way I could have prepared myself to have such a blast in such a short time. We’ve been here for the past six and a half days and I’ve had a … // 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
Where the Streets Have No Name
Let me begin this with a small caveat. I’m what well-organized, responsible people would call a huge procrastinator. It’s part of my charm. If you ever get the chance to know me well, you’ll appreciate it. As I type this post it is the end of my third day (second full day) in Heredia, Costa Rica. When I arrived in Costa Rica two days ago, within an hour of being outdoors and feeling the cool, tropical winds blowing against me, I knew that coming to Costa Rica was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Everything here is fresh. … // Read more
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