These past 2 weeks I was given the opportunity to visit beautiful farms, unique factories, and beautiful sites. I was never quite sure if going abroad was for me and how’d I do in another country for 2 weeks, but this experience has given me so many benefits. I have learned so much about how businesses operate…
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Cloudy With a Chance of Monkeys
Today we had a unique and enjoyable day. We started it off with a nature hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and then spent some time learning about Costa Rica’s culture at Monteverde Institute. The trails at the Cloud Forest very relaxing with a beautiful scenery. At first, it was a little frustrating because we had…
Blown Away in Costa Rica
Today we had a long but enjoyable day. We had a long bus ride from La Fortuna to Monteverde to start off the day. Halfway through the ride we made a stop at some wind turbines and learned more about renewable energy. One thing we learned that stuck out to me was that Costa Rica generates nearly 99%…
Tarzan 2
Today we visited Arenal, a popular tourist site in La Fortuna. We sat down with one of their leaders and learned more about how their business operates. Costa Rica is split up into two seasons, a dry season and a rainy reason. The dry season is from December to April, he was saying during April they brought…
Rain Is a Good Thing
Today we visited one “Mistico”, one of Costa Rica’s greatest rainforests, we visited Lake Arenal and spent some time on kayaks, and then we visited an organic farm to learn more about the production of sugarcane and chocolate. During all three activities we experienced lots of rain. Costa Rica is split into two seasons, a rainy season…
Always Trust the Country Known for Pineapples
Today we spent some time on a Pineapple Tour and then enjoyed a waterfall hike. Both experiences were new to me, but I had so much fun with both. The taste of the fresh pineapple was unmatched; I had never tasted something so fresh. The waterfall hike was also such a great experience with great views. During my time…
Turning Cocoa Beans Into National Pride
Today we visited Sibo Chocolate, Riverside Pizzeria and Gastropub, and La Universidad de Latina to learn about medical devices. During our time at Sibo Chocolate we sampled lots of rich chocolates while learning about the history of it and where it came from. Lots of stuff we learned was super interesting and I heard lots of things…
Starbucks May Have Wi-Fi, but Café Britt Has Flavor
Today we spent we went to Café Britt and learned more about how coffee is made and the business around it. At home, I am a big coffee drinking, so I had this event circled on my calendar. During our pre-departure meetings I was fascinated when I learned about how Ticos prepare their coffee. They have a much…
More Than Milk: Why Dos Pinos Matters in Costa Rica
My experiences at Dos Pinos and Kyndryl were both very insightful and beneficial today. They both took thoughtful approaches in their strategies whether it was effectively producing milk or improving IT stuff. Kyndryl is an international powerhouse, they have locations all over the world and help big companies manage the many risks out there. Dos Pinos is more…
Running on Coffee and Tico Directions
So far on this trip, my experience with my homestay family has been great. I have gotten to practice and improve my Spanish skills and learn more about what living in Costa Rica is truly like. One thing that has surprised me from living with my family is that they always have their front door open during…
May 10th- Toucan Do It: Sustainability the La Paz Way
My day at the La Paz showed me there was a perfect demonstration of a sustainable relationship between people, land and commerce. I think it’s very neat how La Paz turned a natural environment into a tourist attraction and an economic resource. On the commerce side of things, the waterfalls, rainforest trails, and wildlife exhibits bring in…
Time for Costa Rica!
Costa Rica’s strong focus on sustainability is one of the things that makes the country so unique and forward-thinking. The country generates almost all of its electricity using renewable energy sources like solar and hydroelectric power. Costa Rica produces nearly all of its electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar power and hydroelectric. Costa Rica values…