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The program was extremely well hand-crafted to provide a spectacular perspective into the international way of doing business in Costa Rica.\u00a0 If I had to change anything, it would be nothing.\u00a0 From the special group of students, to the incredible professor, and to the carefully designed itinerary, every aspect was a mind-altering experience.\u00a0 I could not help but be overwhelmed by two constant themes which are \u201cPura Vida\u201d and sustainability.\u00a0 \u201cPura Vida\u201d translates into pure life, however; it is more of a mentality that is not limited to any one culture.\u00a0 \u201cPura Vida\u201d is an expression that seems to be the Costa Rican motto and is reiterated at every hello and goodbye.\u00a0 It is a means to remind one another that life is great and no matter what happens we can all be happy and make the most out of our lives.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, sustainability is definitely the most important central theme the Costa Ricans hold dear.\u00a0 Unlike large countries, Costa Rica does not have natural resources like oil, coal, and gold, therefore; Costa Rica must conserve and recycle everything and anything they can.\u00a0 Every single Tico and Tica, from large businesses to small convenient stores, truly live by this with every breath he\/she takes.\u00a0 This defines Costa Rica has the greenest country on the planet and explains how a country with no natural resource enjoys 92% of their energy from renewable sources. 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