¡Hasta luego!

On our way back to Alajuela, the class stopped by a local artisan shop to purchase last-minute souvenirs. We had a final group dinner at a city café and reflected back on three weeks' worth of grand adventures. After two flat tire incidents, numerous miles of hiking, and a million insect bites, the UW Honors Study Abroad Program reached its end. Regardless of the tough living conditions, everyone always put on a great attitude and a chipper disposition. 🐛 

In retrospect I found the expedition to be very organized, enlightening, humbling, challenging, and intrinsically rewarding. Even as a non-biology major, I felt that everything was taught in an appropriate scope for students of diverse interests. The class reflections, intense hikes, and structured activities truly left me with a greater appreciation and understanding of the environment at large. 🙌