Guanacaste!

Monday This past Monday, our cohort was able to finish up our short course presentations. I could only imagine the stress of students who were uncomfortable speaking in English doing so in front of family, friends and professionals. I can barely get a few phrases in...
Pura Vida, Part 1

Pura Vida, Part 1

What an incredible 10 days it has been! I already feel like I’ve been in Costa Rica for months, and surprisingly feel so at home in this country already. I’ve met some incredible people, learned a ton, and am really excited for what is to come. Here is a (rather long)...
12 Days In and Not One Wasted Moment!

12 Days In and Not One Wasted Moment!

My family thinks I spend each day in Costa Rica in a jungle; however, in reality it’s been a lot of work (and not in the jungle, might I add)! It has only been 12 days since the start of the GMI program in Costa Rica and it feels like months have gone by already!!...
Week 2: Ready, Fire, Aim!

Week 2: Ready, Fire, Aim!

This past week has felt like a month in the best way possible. Every day is long, but filled with very important information. Dr. Matthew Wettergreen joined us for two days of clinical observation and later lectured for four days on turning clinical needs into...
Week 2: Get Ready, Costa Rica

Week 2: Get Ready, Costa Rica

(Bug Bite Counter: 18 19 – another one just now can you believe it?)   Not going to lie, I am pretty sure the mosquitos in Costa Rica view me like Winnie the Pooh views honey. Could be my blood type, could be me in general, but as long as I am around, the...