My name is Andy Flores and I go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Here, I study International Business with a minor in Marketing. I chose to study in Costa Rica due to the unique combination of paradise and business. Not only is the location ideal, but the business culture of this nation is up and coming. I look forward to studying Latin American history, culture, and language while abroad, and sharing my experiences with everyone I meet. Other than having a passion to see the world, I also enjoy writing anything I can, including music.
Before I had traveled to Costa Rica, and even during my first day here, the process of culture shock was explained to me. Culture shock occurs when one travels to…