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6 Things To Do to Improve Your Spanish While Studying Abroad in Costa Rica

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When I decided I wanted to study abroad I knew that I wanted go a Spanish speaking country so I could learn Spanish. That’s ultimately how I ended up in Costa Rica. I mean and the price wasn’t too shabby. Like all students who decide to study abroad I did research about what the experience would be like and I discovered that just being in Costa Rica was not going to necessarily make me magically become fluent in the language.

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Five Success Tips for Managing Academics While Abroad

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DeAndrea Ashanelle sitting at a park in Costa Rica facing the mountains

I AM STUDYING ABROAD IN COSTA RICA!”,  I screamed last semester.

When I finalized that I was studying abroad in Costa Rica, I felt all these warm fuzzies. I was excited to finally travel outside of the country for the first time. I hopped directly on Pinterest and did what I do best. I researched everything. A week later, no lie, I had boards full of places to visit and activities to participate in while abroad.

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9 Study Abroad Scholarships You Must Apply For

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On a bus ride through a mountain in Costa Rica during study abroad trip.

Update: I did not end up studying abroad in Spain but I have experienced studying abroad in Costa Rica. 

 

IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!! In a few months, I will be studying abroad in Spain.

This is a HUGE deal as this will be my second study abroad trip in my college career. As I prepare to embark on this new journey, I want to take you guys with me. First stop: FUNDING. Many students don't study abroad because of the difficulties they face with being able to afford the programs. I was just like that. From my first study abroad experience, I have learned about some really cool study abroad scholarships that most college students are eligible for.

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