Monteverde: A Weekend With Our Heads in the Clouds Monteverde, or Green Mountain, is a green paradise tucked away in the mountains of Northeast Costa Rica. Monteverde and the town of Santa Elena are located in a cloud forest and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Costa Rica. This destination has been at the top
Granada, Nicaragua and the Cafe de Sonrisas My day in Granada began with lunch at the Cafe de Sonrisas, or the Cafe of Smiles. I ate roast chicken, rice, tortillas, and fruit, but it is not the food that is significant about this cafe. No, what is incredible is that its employees are disabled, the majority of them being hearing
Leon, Nicaragua: A Day in the City of Lions In mid-November, my classmates and I went on a field trip to the vibrant country of Nicaragua, and there we were able to spend a day in the stunning city of Leon. Yes, only a day, but it only took 24 hours for me to fall in love with the city.
9 Tips for Battling Homesickness While Studying Abroad While my life in Costa Rica is exciting and wonderful and beautiful, I cannot pretend that I don’t experience homesickness. First and foremost, I miss my mom, but I also miss my friends, the rest of my family, my chinchilla, and gluten free pizza. Oh, and my bedroom. Costa Rica has become
The Benefits of Volunteering While Studying Abroad The best experiences I have had so far in Costa Rica have been volunteering and learning from different organizations throughout the country. Volunteering has introduced me to dozens of incredible people that I have been able to connect with in Spanish, and each project has taught me something valuable. Read further to learn