I’ve had many great experiences at TAMU Mays since my freshman year, including 2 other study abroads, but this was by far the best trip I’ve been a participant in. Getting to travel with a group of 16 other business students, who are also my friends through Christian Business Leaders, made for a loaded experience. I liked seeing my friends, some of who had never been out of the country, adapt to their surroundings. Getting to be with people who are so in tune with their faith was inspiring, and serving others was a great experience. We had 2 company visits, and as a finance major, the one that intrigued me more was visiting a private equity firm focused on growing companies that have the community and environment in mind. They find ways to inspire economic and educational growth in Costa Rica and surrounding countries while not damaging the rich ecosystem that naturally exists.?
While this trip was only a few days long, it was so filled with activities and work that we didn’t have too much free time. In fact, for me, it was just about a full-time job! Our group worked really hard to understand some spanish before going, and while it helped, there were some gaps to be filled. I am a fluent speaker, and therefore I was constantly translating and helping with communication; I feel that this was a good experience for me and it made me think about whether I could work as a translator. I’m glad this is how I spent my spring “break”!