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costa rica

Reflections from Costa Rica

By: Erica Cuccurullo Costa Rica was an amazing trip.  Being able to look at the city on the first night was an amazing introduction.  It allowed us to see the city and all the amazing buildings that have so much history to Costa Rica.  I enjoyed touring all the farms and seeing what each of our host families had

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A photo of GCU’s Global Lions logo on a T-Shirt.

Departing soon!!

Eight students and two faculty are departing for Rome to learn about Italian Language and Culture on Thursday night. We’re all really excited for everything the city brings, from the food to the attractions. We will be returning on March 4 with a lots of new cultural experiences!!

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Spain

“What is holding you back from chasing your dreams?”

MaryKate is this year’s recipient for the Sister Mary Catharine Sullivan Award for Global Education. By: MaryKate McNamara In January of 2023 I set out on a journey to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain. I went into this adventure excited, nervous, and a bit over packed as I had two suitcases and a backpack stuffed

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costa rica

Costa Rica Day 7

On our last full day in Costa Rica we started off by fishing for tilapia.  We used a piece of wood with a line attached as well as little pebble of food for bait.  All of the fish that we caught we actually used for lunch.  After lunch, we met with the community leaders of Milano as well

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Costa Rica Day 6

Day six of Costa Rica was filled with many activities and farm tours.  We started off touring Finca Maria Jose which is where Vickie is spending her homestay.  We learned all about all of the plants that she had as well as all of the animals that she took care of.  Then, we painted signs.  Gianna and Erica pained

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