Category: Study Abroad
Innovative Costa Rica: Cafe Britt
Study Abroad South Africa – Opportunity of a Lifetime
This past summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa . I’ve always wanted to study abroad, and I finally got my chance! There were four of us that took the trip to South Africa: our Professor Donna Ettel, and two other students besides myself, Martha and … Continue reading Study Abroad South Africa – Opportunity of a Lifetime
Fabrica de Carretas: Ox-Carts and Costa Rican Culture
About coffee farms and mountain views!
Wednesday 07/27 – Wednesday morning is finally here! We are getting ready to go to the coffee farm currently sitting out by the pool eating breakfast with the crew. Once we arrived at the coffee shop, we were greeted with amazing actors that gave us a very informative tour and one that’s quite comical. We … Continue reading About coffee farms and mountain views!
Adventures in Costa Rica
A day full of adventures. After a long drive we finally arrived at Canopy San Luis. This was my first time zip lining. It was awesome. I had the opportunity to enjoy the virgin forest, the flora, and fauna through a series of cable systems. From many meters high I was able to see the … Continue reading Adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Tourist Economy and Local Impact
Do Not Leave Only Your Footprints
While visiting the Machalilla National Park on Isla De La Plata, our guide gave us one piece of advice: leave only your footprints. This is a saying I have seen posted on various occasions. I’ve seen it in parks, on beaches, and while taking many vacations. It is a creative way to remind people that … Continue reading Do Not Leave Only Your Footprints
Bittersweet Celebration of our Time in Vietnam
It was a bittersweet departure today. We are incredibly proud of the American and Vietnamese students who not only worked hard to bridge cultural differences but to embrace and accept them. The students sang all night and the faculty watched with great joy. We could not have imagined a better end to our Vietnamese experience. … Continue reading Bittersweet Celebration of our Time in Vietnam
The results are in! Student presentations in Vietnam
After two weeks of rigorous study the students presented their final group projects. The topics included a plethora of issues from dental care to water quality to environmental protection to educational reform to government structures. The students were well prepared and handled difficult questions with ease. The professors were very impressed!