Costa Rica: Intro to Pre-Med & Public Health Session 2, 2026
July 14, 2026
Hi families! Today we created our community expectations and got to know each other. We played so many games, most were new to us. After practicing names and a delicious breakfast, we headed to downtown Alajuela. There was a beautiful mural and we got to learn about local history. We saw way too many birds (birda dont pee!) and went to a yummy lunch. We then started our scavenger hunt! We divided into groups of 3-4. During the sightseeing, we met different people and travelled all around the central part of downtown. We went into many shops, practiced Spanish, ate amazing food, and bonded with our groups. We (Ariana and Sandra) can confidently say that every single group, that found it, got so lost in the supermarket. During the scavenger hunt we went to a bakery, ice cream, and historic buildings. We then headed back to Villa Aracari. We hung by the pool, read books, played more games, and had a mini siesta.
Pura Vida,
Sandra y Ariana
July 15, 2026
Hello families! We woke up early today to head out for rafting. Along the way we saw an awesome toucan. After getting into groups of six and learning the rafting commands, we headed out into the rapids. They weren’t super rough, but we still got SOAKED! During our trip down the river, we saw a lot of different kinds of animals, including monkeys and many different types of birds! While no one fell in, there was voluntary swimming down the river. Halfway through, we stopped for pineapple and watermellon then continued to the end. At lunch was raining at lot with thunder and lightning too. After lunch we drove to Crisley’s farm, stopping along the way for more wildlife. We spend the rest of the day hanging out and exploring the farm. Then a delicious dinner and an early bedtime for more adventures tomorrow.
Pura Vida,
Carrigan y Anabella
