On the ISEP blog, we like to share stories about students and their study abroad journeys. Today, we’re doing it a little different. ISEP student Lucia, who spent a semester in France, wants others to be able to experience her home university of University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez. Here she shares what makes it so great. … More The Best Parts of Studying in Puerto Rico
ISEP student Renee, a Spanish major from the University of North Texas, spent a whole year in Costa Rica at Universidad Nacional. Staying with a host family and taking classes in Spanish helped her improve her Spanish — but she discovered that speaking like locals isn’t quite like the textbooks she’s used to. Here she gives her take on tico (Costa Rican) Spanish. … More How to Make Sense of Slang in a Foreign Language
Katie, a Spanish and international studies major from the University of Iowa, spent a year studying abroad at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City. She speaks about the reality of studying abroad in Mexico versus the way that the news portrays the country. How did Mexico challenge the media’s perceptions? Katie explains it all … … More Mexico Is More Than What Meets The Eye
Studying abroad is about making the most of wherever you are. ISEP Program Officer Hilary H. has insider tips from her study abroad experiences. Here are her top 10 things that she recommends all students do while abroad! … More 10 Things to Do When You Study Abroad
Sometimes when people check in with me (which I really appreciate, by the way!), they ask if I will be ready to come home from my five month vacation. There is no doubt that I have been lucky to have this opportunity, or that I have been a tourist a time or two. However, a part of me still wants to reply with, “I’m not on vacation. I live here.” … More Finding a Home Away From Home in Costa Rica
There’s nothing like a photo of a beautiful new spot to make you wish you were traveling. If you’re considering studying abroad, a quick look at these photos is all the convincing you’ll need to see that studying abroad is the right step. These photos were all submitted in the Spring 2016 ISEP Photo Contest, and were taken by ISEP students and alumni during their study abroad experience. They offer a little travel inspiration, and a fun look in to what your own experience could be like! … More 10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Study Abroad
Studying abroad in Costa Rica means you have the chance to discover volcanoes, Caribbean and Pacific beaches, rainforests, service learning opportunities, a lively capital city and so much more. … More 12 Ways to Discover Costa Rica
ISEP Student James spent a full year studying at Universidad Americana Managua in Nicaragua. Read his story about how a quick bus ride took him away to a cloud forest reservation and coffee plantation. … More How a Three Dollar Bus Ride Led to My Favorite Weekend
ISEP student Renee tells her story of how a slightly dreaded field trip ended up being one of the best weeks of her semester. … More The Part of Costa Rica No One Knows Exists
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