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
I had no idea what to expect from London, but I was sure I was going to love it. Everything there is so much grander, fast paced, and incredible. Just being there felt right. The arts were incredible and you could see how passionate performers and artist are there. Art there isn’t just glitz and … Continue reading London: My Future Home
During the ten days spent out in Costa Rica, we were afforded two days out in the water the catch some sea turtles. The first Saturday, May 9, 2015, we headed to the beach and loaded up on the boats, while the research assistants dropped the nets into the water, we were able to see … Continue reading Costa Rica and Sea Turtles
What do I hate about London?? NOTHING!! What do I love about London?? EVERYTHING!! The people, the accent, the diversity, the city, the weather, the tube, the history, the architecture, the lifestyle!! Whenever you imagine something before you do it, it’s never exactly how you imagined it. For me, London is everything I ever imagined … Continue reading Adventures In London ✈️