Submitted by Haley Zwier on the 2016 winter session program in Costa Rica sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures…
Hola! My name is Hayley and I arrived in Heredia, Costa Rica yesterday. I have never been outside of the United States before and when I first arrived with the home-stay family it caused a major culture shock because they are only allowed to speak to us in Spanish and I have not taken or spoken Spanish in about three years. I have learned so much already in the full day that I have been here from walking in Heredia to hiking up the mountains along the city. This country is absolutely beautiful and I can’t wait to see what else it has to offer! Below is a photo of my new family in Costa Rica who are all amazing people.