Apart from all the turtle research and creating props for the kids days and all the other things that we did, one of the most environmental things we took part in was planting Mangroves. Which doesn’t sound exciting but it was actually a blast! We planted several test plots among much more mature Mangroves and … Continue reading Mangrove Reforestation
After arriving in Costa Rica and spending eight hours driving to our destination, our first night in Playa Blanca was a bit of a culture shock, but I was certainly expecting worse conditions. Being away from everything not having any internet or forms of communication, I found myself sleeping better than I have in a … Continue reading Morning Greetings in Costa Rica
This was not my first international trip so I was not in complete “culture shock” once we arrived. It was however, very different from what I imaged. My only preconceived notions of Costa Rica was what I would see on t.v. advertisements for vacationing and what one of my co-workers had told me about it. … Continue reading The culture and lifestyle of Costa Rica
The in water project at Playa Blanca began in 2010. They began this organization known as LAST (Latin American Sea Turtles) in an effort to learn more about the Hawksbill sea turtle’s habits, including foraging sites that they will use for the majority of their juvenile life. When a sea turtle is caught, it will … Continue reading Education while in Costa Rica
This Costa Rican experience is very interesting and exciting. I have added new words and phrases to my vocabulary. My teachers that I have had have been great. I enjoy the different scenery and some of the different things they do here in their culture. My host family was EXCELLENT!! I’m going to miss my … Continue reading Learning Spanish in Costa Rica
How can I visit London without seeing a little magic?!? Everything Harry Potter was at the top of my list of things to do. As soon as I got to King’s Cross station, I immediately felt a burst of happiness!! Just being at King’s Cross was enough for me… but I got a surprising bonus … Continue reading Magic In London ⚯͛
One of the most fun parts of the Costa Rica trip was to get crafty for a kids’ day that the WIDECAST team was putting on for the local children to help teach them about the life of a sea turtle. Our job was to create costumes of predators that a juvenile sea turtle has … Continue reading Crafts for Turtle day!
I love my Tica mamí, and the food she cooks is wonderful, so eating is not a problem. My roommate is sweet and if not for her I’d probably be really homesick. I did an excursion in Tortuguero the first weekend, it was so nice and beautiful to see a tranquil community of Costa Ricans. … Continue reading Pura Vida
I am having a great experience studying abroad in Costa Rica! It is so interesting to be in another country and to be living how they live. It’s another world here and I love it! Last weekend when we traveled to Tortuguero it was so much fun! Can’t wait to see what the next two … Continue reading Pura Vida: Tortuguero, Costa Rica!
This has been an amazing experience that I could never do if I had not received the help from SPC. I absolutely love Costa Rica. The people, the scenery, and the food are all great. I met wonderful people from school on this trip and am grateful to have them with me on this journey. … Continue reading Buenas Dias de Costa Rica