I came to Costa Rica expecting to learn a lot in a short period of time. I surely learned a lot about tropical biology, entomology, conservation, and climate change. These aren’t my areas of academic or professional interest, but I was excited to learn about them nonetheless. At the same time, I unexpectedly learned and… Read more »
Planetary Health in New York?
It’s funny the news you get while you’re traveling. Whether you’re exploring a new city, relaxing on the beach, or going through a crash course in conducting field research in the rainforests of Costa Rica, you tend to disconnect from your regular news intake. Still, some news comes through. One piece of news that I… Read more »
Expect the Unexpected
Hi! My name is Biz and I am a classic example of someone who studied abroad and won’t stop talking about it. In summer 2019, I spent 6 weeks in Oviedo, Spain, in a Spanish immersion program. In 2022, I completed a 3 week Spanish and service learning course in the Dominican Republic. Now, I… Read more »