Everyone has their quirks — and cities and countries do, too! Part of the study abroad experience is learning, understanding (or realizing you will never fully understand), and accepting cultural…
AIFS Program: San José, Costa Rica | School: Rhode Island College | Bio: My name is Alison Macbeth and I am from Rhode Island College. When I started dreaming of studying abroad, I was overwhelmed at the idea of choosing a location. Through a lot of research I came across AIFS's program in Costa Rica and it perfectly lined up with my Spanish interest. When I started reading about Costa Rica I quickly became enamored with this beautiful, diverse and progressive country. And here I am! My studies in Communications (Public Relations) and Political Science (with a minor in International Nongovernmental Organizations) are being strengthened and re-inspired in Costa Rica. In addition to studying and reading, I love to explore farmers markets, cafes and making homemade pasta.
Everyone has their quirks — and cities and countries do, too! Part of the study abroad experience is learning, understanding (or realizing you will never fully understand), and accepting cultural…
“Chicas! Cena!” These are the sweet words I hear every night when my Mama Tica serves dinner. It is just one of my favorite things about Costa Rica. In fact,…