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As I reflect on my time in Costa Rica, I can honestly say this experience has completely changed how I think about business and life. Living with a host family was one of the most meaningful parts of …
Continue Reading about Final Reflections: Lessons Learned in Costa Rica – Whitley Pratt
Costa Rica business summed up: Chocolate, Coffee, Pura Vida. With the lowest poverty rate in Central America, Costa Rica has unique business aspects that focus on sectors like tourism, agriculture, …
Continue Reading about Coffee and Chocolate in Costa Rica! – Delainey Long
One of the things that stood out to me most from my trip to Costa Rica was the importance of physical storefronts and sales within the country. I believe that this stems from a quirk in the country's …
Continue Reading about Costa Rica Reflections – Kendall Grube
One of the major aspects of all Costa Rica Business is their goal to use clean energy and preserve the environment as much as possible. First the Britt Coffee business which relies on growing coffee …
Continue Reading about The connection of the ecosystem with businesses – Harry Wang
2025, Costa Rica, Faculty-led and Field Trip Programs, Winter Field Trip
On New Year’s Day, our group hiked Volcán Poás, a volcano just outside of Heredia, where our group was staying for the duration of our trip. As the chilly wind wrapped around us, the hike wasn’t easy …
Continue Reading about Reflecting on Costa Rica – Ryan Williamson
After experiencing Costa Rica through their business, culture, and language I feel that my perspective has broadened and I have grown both personally and professionally. I had the opportunity to …
Continue Reading about Costa Rica Study Abroad – Ella Jenkins