After leaving Costa Rica, I found that around the world a lot of the same business principles are used but business owners adapt based on the culture of the region. Throughout our time here we visited …
We are All More Similar than Different – Karina Owens
This past week has flown by faster than I wanted it to, but when walking outside in the mild, California-like impeccable climate, I got to slow down and think more about my time in Costa Rica. Coming …
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Reflections On Culture and Business in Costa Rica – Hannah Rhodes
After two weeks of an immersive, information-packed, and engaging study abroad experience in Costa Rica, I have gained valuable insight into doing business in Latin America and refined my people …
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Blog Post #2: Final Reflections – Sloane Simmen
Being immersed in Costa Rican culture for two weeks taught me the importance of forming relationships among my peers. Throughout the trip, my group and I were given the opportunity to separate in the …
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Pura Vida – Jose Torres
The trip started off at Jaco Beach, a beautiful black sand beach on the pacific ocean. We explored the local beach town and ate Comida Tipica. The next day we had our first lecture on the economic …
Death by Taxes – Jack Allen
The most excruciating difference between business in America and business in Costa Rica is the tax burden. Costa Rica has a 58.3% tax proportion as a share of profit while the USA stands at a …