Study Abroad

A long journey home

After a long five weeks in Costa Rica we were all ready to come home and see our loved ones.  We were also excited because we would be back right in time for the holiday.  Well, while we waited for two hours to check in our bags at the San Jose airport we discovered that our plane wasn't going to leave until three in the afternoon! We were originally supposed to leave at ten that morning!

We finally left at three and then arrived in Texas at 9:30 p.m.  We had to stay the night at the airport on cots! Which we very uncomfortable.  We were finally able to check in our bags at 4:30 in the morning on the fourth and left for Nebraska at ten that morning.  We were all so happy to be in good ol' Nebraska when we arrive to Omaha that afternoon.

Overall, the trip was absolutely wonderful and I learned more than I would be able to just by taking classes in the States.  The trip back home was horrible and I thought that we would never get back home.  But now I am missing Costa Rica.  I missing the food, the weather, everything.  I can't wait until I have the opprotunity to go again!

Disaster in the Airport

The last day in Costa Rica was here…at least that is what we all hoped.  We left our hotel this morning and got to the airport at 600am.   To our surprise we find that our flight has been delayed because of a tropical storm. Our flight will not leave Costa Rica until 430pm.  The most depressing part is that we will have to sleep in the Dallas Airport overnight and the airport is refusing to provide us commendation.  On the good side they did give us a wonderful $10 coupon for lunch this afternoon good for any restaurant in the airport minus alcoholic drinks.  So all of us are now stranded in the airport at this time.  We have been running around like chickens trying to find calling cards to let our families know we will be a day late.  I feel very comfortably speaking for the entire group when I say we are ALL ready to come home.  So get the food cooking and our beds made… we are coming home.

Adios

   Well, this is probably my last time using a computer in CR. Sooo...thank goodness, because these keyboards are kind of getting annoying to use! haha Well, I have mixed emotions today. I've had such an amazing experience down here, but at the same time I'm ready to see my family and friends. Oh my..... Let's see here. I've learned a ton of spanish while i've been down here. I've had a ton of great expereiences also. I've made some friends, and learned a lot about myself also. I've learned that you have to make the most of your experiences, which i think i have. It's been great living here because it gives you a whole new perespective on life, that you wouldnt have had otherwise. The communciation barrier is definitely something to be acknowledged, but not scared of. All in all, communication is a basic human element. If you need to communicate, for the most part, you will be able to because people will be able to understand you for the most part. It's nice to be assured that in the end, life is life. The people down here are just like you and me. they breathe the same air, drink the same water, and eat (although maybe a little different food!). Life will go on. All in all I want to thank all of Costa Rica for an amazing time, I've been truly blessed. At the same time, I just want to tell everyone at home.....be ready cause I'll be home in less than 24 hours!!

Adios,
Josh

Adios

   Well, this is probably my last time using a computer in CR. Sooo...thank goodness, because these keyboards are kind of getting annoying to use! haha Well, I have mixed emotions today. I've had such an amazing experience down here, but at the same time I'm ready to see my family and friends. Oh my..... Let's see here. I've learned a ton of spanish while i've been down here. I've had a ton of great expereiences also. I've made some friends, and learned a lot about myself also. I've learned that you have to make the most of your experiences, which i think i have. It's been great living here because it gives you a whole new perespective on life, that you wouldnt have had otherwise. The communciation barrier is definitely something to be acknowledged, but not scared of. All in all, communication is a basic human element. If you need to communicate, for the most part, you will be able to because people will be able to understand you for the most part. It's nice to be assured that in the end, life is life. The people down here are just like you and me. they breathe the same air, drink the same water, and eat (although maybe a little different food!). Life will go on. All in all I want to thank all of Costa Rica for an amazing time, I've been truly blessed. At the same time, I just want to tell everyone at home.....be ready cause I'll be home in less than 24 hours!!

Adios,
Josh

Happy Times and Sad Times

Ya!!! Finals are over.  After 4 weeks and a few days of non stop classes and non stop home work…ok ...so there was a little fun in-between but the important part is we are finished. YAAAAAAAAA! After the Spanish final we went outside and received our certificates from COSI stating we graduated. Luckily we all graduated even me as hard as it may sound.  Unfortunately, like all good things in life must come to an end there was some sadness this afternoon.  Today is the last day for one member of this group and one close friend of mine, Eric Rickord my room mate.  At five o’clock today he will take the bus in Quepos and head to San Jose so he can fly out tomorrow morning by himself.  He had to leave early because he is in a wedding this Friday.  After all the tearful good buys, Eric left leaving empty places in all of our hearts and an empty bed in my room. You will be misted Eric.  God’s speed and good luck. Adios Chico

Happy Times and Sad Times

Ya!!! Finals are over.  After 4 weeks and a few days of non stop classes and non stop home work…ok ...so there was a little fun in-between but the important part is we are finished. YAAAAAAAAA! After the Spanish final we went outside and received our certificates from COSI stating we graduated. Luckily we all graduated even me as hard as it may sound.  Unfortunately, like all good things in life must come to an end there was some sadness this afternoon.  Today is the last day for one member of this group and one close friend of mine, Eric Rickord my room mate.  At five o’clock today he will take the bus in Quepos and head to

San Jose

so he can fly out tomorrow morning by himself.  He had to leave early because he is in a wedding this Friday.  After all the tearful good buys, Eric left leaving empty places in all of our hearts and an empty bed in my room. You will be misted Eric.  God’s speed and good luck. Adios Chico

Happy Times and Sad Times

Ya!!! Finals are over.  After 4 weeks and a few days of non stop classes and non stop home work…ok ...so there was a little fun in-between but the important part is we are finished. YAAAAAAAAA! After the Spanish final we went outside and received our certificates from COSI stating we graduated. Luckily we all graduated even me as hard as it may sound.  Unfortunately, like all good things in life must come to an end there was some sadness this afternoon.  Today is the last day for one member of this group and one close friend of mine, Eric Rickord my room mate.  At five o’clock today he will take the bus in Quepos and head to

San Jose

so he can fly out tomorrow morning by himself.  He had to leave early because he is in a wedding this Friday.  After all the tearful good buys, Eric left leaving empty places in all of our hearts and an empty bed in my room. You will be misted Eric.  God’s speed and good luck. Adios Chico