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Alex Marks

“We Are Always Running for the Thrill of It”

Posted on May 4, 2012

Wow. 17 days left in the program, not that anyone is counting. Thankfully, I get to spend a little more time in Costa Rica after the program ends. Some of my friends and I are …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012, UncategorizedTagged Alex Marks, Costa Rica, IAP, study abroad

Fish Are Friends, Not Food

Posted on April 18, 2012

Right around the time everyone in Madison was finishing up pre- Spring Break exams, we were on our way to Panama, specifically the Bocas Del Toro Islands, our “Spring Break” destination. I feel like my …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012Tagged Alex Marks, IAP, study abroad1 Comment

“Is the Water Safe to Drink?”

Posted on April 9, 2012

It is April 2nd and we just got back from our second long field trip. In 18 days, we’ve traveled the Caribbean Coast and even made our way into Panama! I’m almost positive I won’t …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012Tagged Alex Marks, Costa Rica, eyelash pit viper, IAP, leatherback sea turtle, Panama, red-eyed tree frogs, sloth, study abroad

The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Posted on March 19, 2012

When we first arrived at the biological station two weeks ago, I was shocked. Everyone was shocked. If you’ve ever seen the Real World and the excitement that the people have to move into the …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012Tagged Alex Marks, CAFO, coffee, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, Costa Rica, fair trade, IAP, molasses, Monteverde, study abroad, sugar1 Comment

Pura Vida

Posted on March 5, 2012

¡Hola! After spending weeks experiencing the wonderful city of San Jose, hiking through dry forests, climbing on mangrove trees, snorkeling, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, capuchin monkeys, killer crocs, phenomenal waterfalls, beaches, romantic sunsets, camping in …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012Tagged Alex Marks, Costa Rica, hiking, humpback whales, IAP, study abroad

“Fruit”ful Beginnings

Posted on February 13, 2012

Let’s back up a few days to the plan ride. My parents and I left Milwaukee on Wednesday at 2 am en route to O’Hare for a 7 am flight. Given that Milwaukee to Chicago …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012, UncategorizedTagged Alex Marks, butterflies, butterfly, Costa Rica, fruit, IAP, study abroad, travel, tropical

One Day!

Posted on February 8, 2012

I lied. So maybe I’m not on the outskirts of a rainforest in Costa Rica as I write this. A little white lie doesn’t hurt. Instead, I’m awake, in bed, unable to sleep due to …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012

Livin’ the Dream

Posted on December 12, 2011

Hello everyone! My name is Alex Marks and I am excited to be able to share my journey and experiences with you in Monteverde, Costa Rica! With about two weeks left until my departure from …

Posted in Alex Marks, Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Spring 2012

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