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Name

Mary Alvarez, Spring semester

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Award or Scholarship

Scholarships

Title of project and host mentor

Studying abroad for me was always a matter of when I would commit to it as it has always been a dream of mine to do so. Pursuing a higher education and now having the chance to continue doing so in a foreign country is something extraordinarily valuable to me. Never would I have thought that I would have the chance to study abroad in Costa Rica for the summer, but now having the chance to do so I am beyond excited and prepared for this particular moment in my life, not only will I develop an adaptability to effectively adapt to new situations and experiences, but I will also make life-long friends, grow my consciousness, and have a blast. I am beyond determined to commit to this as I know I will remember this amazing experience for the rest of my life.This decision truly was mandatory for me as I believe that this will better prepare me for my future. Immersing myself in Costa Rica's beautiful culture and lush green environment will only benefit me as I want to travel the world and improve my language skills. The wonders that Costa Rica has to offer are intense and being here will only brighten my horizons and help me grow as an undergraduate student. Taking this leap to be fully immersed with my USAC program is liberating and really the next big step to buildinging my independence. I am beyond grateful for this scholarship & opportunity and I couldn't be more excited to also take my Spanish speaking skills to the professional level, and what better place to do it than this Summer in Costa Rica?

Year

2023