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2024, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
Throughout my time abroad, I have started to notice and understand differences in businesses and individuals in Costa Rica from the United States. One difference that really stood out to me was time …
Continue Reading about Costa Rica Blog Post #2 – Sierra Simmons
2024, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
My time in Costa Rica is something I will never forget. Through this experience, I have gained valuable insights into how international business is conducted and how different countries interact in a …
Continue Reading about Costa Rica Reflections and Transformative Insights – Regan Hannigan
2024, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
We have visited many businesses while here in Costa Rica and I have learned so much from all of them. There are some similarities I've noticed to how we do business in the US, including punctuality, …
Continue Reading about Final thoughts and reflections – Kaitlyn Plumley
2024, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
The country’s culture can be expressed in two words, “Pura Vida.” That common phrase translates to say “Pure Life.” The expression is used a lot in Costa Rica because it reflects the relaxed and …
Continue Reading about Business on Tico Time – Nicole Kohers
2024, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
Conducting business in Costa Rica is very similar to norms in the U.S. Just like in the States, Costa Ricans are expected to be punctual and arrive to meetings on time. This interestingly differs from …
Continue Reading about Blog #2 Thoughts on Economy and Culture in Costa Rica – Reed Carlisle
2024, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Business, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs
In Costa Rica, I have learned that many people here don’t speak English. Many of the businesses we visited focused more on tourism and most of the employees at these businesses could speak English. …
Continue Reading about Final Reflections and Transformative Insights – Costa Rica – Jessica Kohers