My name is Paul and I'm a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. This is my blog about my study abroad experience in Heredia, Costa Rica. I welcome you to follow my blog and stay up to date with my Costa Rican adventure!
Leading up to my departure I was EXTREMELY nervous. I was told not to be by many people but I could not help it. At the same time I was excited to take part in this amazing opportunity. The nervousness went away as soon as I met other students from around the country and found out that they were as nervous as me. At that point, our feelings changed to total excitement.
We arrived at the airport on Friday, August 19th and were greeted with big smiles, and then swept away by our host families. It was not hard to start a conversation with them. We talked about our families, our jobs, and our homes. Often, asking questions would lead to more and more conversation. My host father Carlos is a rice vendor (rice is served at almost every meal), and my host mother Laura is a homemaker. They have three children who are all around 30 years old. I am the new "baby" of the family, so they call me Pablito, instead of Pablo ;). Stay tuned for more posts, and some pictures of my family and the city!
