Wednesday 8.7.13 Tech Data This morning we had to drive to San Jose to visit the local branch of Tech Data. The General Manager, Gregory Banning was not only gracious enough to meet with us, but gave us an informative two hour presentation not only about Tech Data, but also about local customs form the … Continue reading Tech Data – Costa Rica – Costa Rican Way of Life by Vera Burianek
After a fantastic day off, which included a visit to the San Luis Canopy and the Baldi Hot Springs near La Fortuna, we were back to the “classroom” with a visit to the Sr. y Sra. Ese Souvenir Manufacturing business. The company, founded in 1964, has grown into a leading producer of souvenirs and wooden … Continue reading Sr. y Sra. Ese Souvenir Manufacturer by PETER THOMAS
Today the Study Abroad group for Costa Rica had a very interesting seminar with Professor Roberto Fernandez about Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension. During this seminar, the Study Abroad Costa Rica group learned about Hofstede’s studies, and how efficient they are after more than forty years of its release. These cultural dimensions can be very efficient when applied … Continue reading Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions by Maria Elebengono Quenero
Today was an excellent day! We got to visit INCAE, the top business school in all of Latin America. Alexandra Esquivel, the Director of International Programs gave us an excellent tour of the facilities, which included several of the classrooms, study rooms, cafeteria, gym, pool and the tennis courts. During the tour she told us … Continue reading INCAE by Carlos Ayala
After a excellent supper at Buena Vista Hotel and a good night sleep I woke up with the first daylight at 5:30 a.m. Considering that that there are two hours difference Between Costa Rica and Florida I was well rested. I started my day stretching out in the garden overlooking a beautiful valley. Buena Vista Hotel … Continue reading Folk Dancing,Commerce,Shopping and more…. by Vera Burianek
Costa Rica is known for having great quality coffee. We went to Café Britt and took a tour around the facilities. The tour was very entertaining and informative. The guides were theatrical and hilarious, which had us laughing from beginning to end. During the tour we learned about the history of coffee, the growing cycle of coffee, … Continue reading Good Coffee & Good Food: Café Britt by Amber Mgani
A quick introduction: Christina is my traveling buddy. We met at one of the meet and great sessions from the school prior to the trip. We decided we both wanted to spend a few extra days in Costa Rica and get to taken advantage of this opportunity to its fullest, rather than just doing what … Continue reading Pre-arrival Adventure by Britney Nikles
It is going to be Fantastic.
Coming to Belize feels like coming home. The sights, the smells and the people that are welcoming us with open arms. We arrived to the Belize City Airport after (almost) missing our flight in Miami and we were greeted with the humid air of the jungle. After a short line in customs, we found our … Continue reading Day 0 – The First Of The Group Arrives in Belize by Stephanee Bridges
I’ve actually never had eggplant back home, so having it on a pizza for the first time was pretty cool. (I didn’t have a picture so I borrowed from google) Me at the top of the Basilica, which is also my favorite building and piece of architecture. My favorite piece of art work, if stained … Continue reading Scavenger Hunt Pictures by Benjamin Cheaney