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?Pura Vida! What literally translates to "pure life" defines the way of living for the people of Costa Rica, or "Ticos" as they like to call themselves. Every Tico embodies this phrase through their …
Continue Reading about Pura Vida Business – Marianela Cintron
Tico time: a reference to the laid-back culture and lack of punctuality, making it okay to run a little bit behind. From the Church of San Jose, 50 Meters to the North and 100 to the East, red house: …
Continue Reading about Learning the Pura Vida Way – Emily Hensley
Costa Rica is the most beautiful place I have ever been to! Everywhere is green and the mountains are stunning! The global business program has been very well organized and informative. Mays Center …
Continue Reading about Initial Impressions of Costa Rica – Braden Brashear
I have had a great time in Costa Rica so far! On our first full day, we spent time in Jaco, hanging out at the beach. On the drive there, we got our first view of the Zurqui Mountains and some of the …
Upon arriving in Costa Rica I was extremely excited to see how it would be compared to the United States. Initially, I was surprised to see that there was a lot of similar business to what you would …
Continue Reading about First Thoughts on Costa Rica – Leyton Thompson
My trip abroad to Costa Rica allowed me to see a completely different style of business from what we are normally exposed to in the United States. By staying with a homestay, I was also able to see …
Continue Reading about Final Thoughts on Costa Rica – Mikayla Patterson
