Category: Costa Rica

When you’re growing up, you have this idea that time moves slowly. Nothing ever moves fast enough. You’re continually asking “are we there yet?!” to your parents’ horror and annoyance. At least for me, I spent most of my childhood itching to get out, to explore, to see what else the world had in store ...

There is so much that my time in Costa Rica has taught me. Both in and out of class, I have been able to broaden my mindset simply by being here and engaging myself with my surroundings. If there is anything I will take away from this semester, it’s the importance of the environment. Even ...

This past Friday, I had the opportunity to go to Universidad Nacional in Heredia acnd attend the final presentation of a theater class which is actively using Theater of the Oppressed techniques. Before I came to Costa Rica, I became very interested in this type of theater. Pioneered in the early 1950’s by Brazilian Agosto ...

There comes a time in most every study abroad student’s life when they have to ponder this one essential question “should I stay or should I go?” This question comes up most often towards the end of one’s study abroad experience, when money is running low, but elusive and alluring places still remain unexplored. Should ...

So, if my posts haven’t convinced you enough by now, I’m just going to come right out and say it – the places to be in Costa Rica, the places you really need to explore to understand this idea of pura vida are NOT found in the cities. These magical places that really represent Tico ...

The rest of the trip was far less depressing and actually quite inspiring. Friday morning we awoke bright and early to make our way to Masaya Volcano! It was my first time ever visiting a volcano, so I cannot stress how EXCITED I was!! The volcano itself is currently dormant but there is an active ...