Tag: latin america

Regional History

Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. When I first arrived in Montevideo, I was perplexed by the ethnic makeup of this place every single day. I thought that coming to South America I would be met with strong cultural ties to ...

“Culture Shock”

Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. When people talk about culture shock there is often so much underlying fear. People are afraid of the unknown and afraid of being uncomfortable. When you travel nearly everything is new, things you don’t even ...

5 Things to Pack and 5 Things to Ditch

Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. The most important (and difficult) thing to think about when packing is what do I really need. If theres something you think you really need or you can’t live without for the duration of your ...

Some of my most FAQ for studying abroad in Costa Rica

¡Hola mi gente! Studying abroad is exciting and confusing, especially for concerned friends and loved ones back home, so there are a lot of questions. Here are some examples of the most commonly asked questions I have gotten from my friends and family at home. This list is in no particular order of frequency or ...

Drexel in Costa Rica: Health Care in Latin America FAQ

Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. My classes have been informative and very interesting. I am currently taking Spanish, Economics of Healthcare, Vulnerable Populations, and Healthcare in Costa Rica. The classes are very participation-based and do not have a lot of ...

5 Things you MUST pack for a Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Please note that this is a retired Drexel study abroad program. To learn more about available programs, contact Drexel Global studyabroad@drexel.edu. Hola from Costa Rica! Now that I have officially been here for a week, I have finally settled into my new home with my host family, met some new friends from universities across the United ...