The week before I left for Paris, I didn’t want to go anymore. I had no idea what to expect; I was nervous. I didn’t know if I …
Experiencing the East
I stepped off the plane, red-eyed and exhausted, but excited nonetheless. The only thing separating me from Tokyo was an …
Differences in Mundane Culture and the Importance of Prolonged Stay
Studying abroad is an interesting and unique experience. There is something special about interacting with a very foreign and …
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An Open Letter to Costa Rica
Pura Vida. In Spanish, it literally means, “pure life”. It is used as a greeting, a farewell, to ask for a favor, to say thank …
A Glimpse Into Tico Time
This summer I spent 11 weeks in San José, Costa Rica. During this time, I completed 19 credit hours, by studying Biology and …