Category: Study Abroad

Our visit to the Intel Assembly Plant by Tait Sorenson

On our last day of the program, we visited the Intel Assembly Plant.  Once again, I am not the brightest crayon in the box in terms of understanding the internal components of computers.  Nevertheless, I jumped in with both feet as the IT Service Ops Manager, Marco, enlightened our group on the why Intel chose … Continue reading Our visit to the Intel Assembly Plant by Tait Sorenson

Costa Rica – "Pura Vida" Part Dos by Sam Frontera

Britt coffee plant with fly catcher Visit to Britt Coffee (http://www.cafebritt.cr/)   Did you know that the Costa Rican government gave land and coffee plants to citizens for free to open up exportation? The history of Costa Rican trade dates back to 1750 when local coffee merchants began exporting their fine coffee to Europeans. Coffee exportation … Continue reading Costa Rica – "Pura Vida" Part Dos by Sam Frontera

Costa Rica – “Pura Vida” Part Dos by Sam Frontera

Britt coffee plant with fly catcher Visit to Britt Coffee (http://www.cafebritt.cr/)   Did you know that the Costa Rican government gave land and coffee plants to citizens for free to open up exportation? The history of Costa Rican trade dates back to 1750 when local coffee merchants began exporting their fine coffee to Europeans. Coffee exportation … Continue reading Costa Rica – “Pura Vida” Part Dos by Sam Frontera

Our Day Off in Costa Rica by Sandra Ordesi-dakers

  Even though we had the day off yesterday, Sunday, August 5, 2012 we refused to take the day off from fun or learning! We went into San Jose to shop. It was an interesting experience because many of the small vendors only speak their native tongue of Spanish and most our group only speaks … Continue reading Our Day Off in Costa Rica by Sandra Ordesi-dakers

Italy Hum. – Another day in Rome by Veronica Diaz

  Today we were able to sleep in…yaaayyy!!! No early classes and no early sightseeing. I think everyone enjoyed their morning off. Our tour guide Jason took us to the Vatican Museum and we saw many historical sculptures. We then walked to the Sistine Chapel. It was amazing! Everyone just stands around in awe of … Continue reading Italy Hum. – Another day in Rome by Veronica Diaz