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Taryn Lempa

Home, Sweet Home

Posted on July 15, 2013

Goodbyes were difficult, but I finally made it home.  I spent my last night in Costa Rica by taking my host family out to dinner as a thank you.  I also spent my last night …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, goodbye, International Academic Programs, returning home, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

Monkeys and Ants and Snakes, Oh My!

Posted on July 8, 2013

Last weekend, I went to Manuel Antonio, the world’s second most beautiful national park.  The bus ride was four hours but it was well worth it.  A group of students and I stayed in a …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, Manuel Antonio, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison1 Comment

Fire and Water

Posted on July 1, 2013

This past weekend, I hiked an active volcano, swam in hot springs, and walked through several different kinds of rainforests to see a waterfall.  I guess you could say that I’m living the dream. A …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Arenal, Costa Rica, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

Volleyball and McFlurries

Posted on June 18, 2013

After having so many activities planned, by last weekend I was ready for a break.  So instead of booking more excursions, I decided to spend a weekend at my host home to see what it …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

Earthquakes and Whistles

Posted on June 17, 2013

Today was the last day of my first Spanish class.  After two weeks of studying grammar, memorizing vocab, reading newspapers, and writing papers, I took my final exam.  I’m extremely proud of myself for learning …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

Chocolate Coffee and Deadly Beaches

Posted on June 11, 2013

On Thursday after class, the other study abroad student and I returned home after class and the house alarm went off.  Most homes here have an ADT home security system despite already having metal bars …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged beach, coffee, Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison1 Comment

Cockroaches and Laundry

Posted on June 10, 2013

One thing I was worried about regarding this trip was my host family.  I had no idea who I would be living with until a week and a half before departure.  Now that I’m here …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

School Can Be…Fun?

Posted on June 6, 2013

Today was my first day of school and it was amazing.  I woke up at 6:30 to get ready and have breakfast at 7.  My host family “sister” drove the other study abroad student and …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Costa Rica, first day of classes, International Academic Programs, San Jose, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

First Impressions

Posted on June 4, 2013

I arrived safely in San Jose, Costa Rica last night and my first full day is coming to a close.  My flight from Chicago to Miami went extremely smoothly but I can’t say the same …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged arrival, Biology, COSI, Costa Rica, host family, International Academic Programs, San Jose, Spanish, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison

Pura Vida

Posted on May 23, 2013

When do you leave?  How long will you be gone?  What will you be doing there?  Have you started packing yet?  Are you excited?  Nervous?  Okay, so all the questions from everybody can get to …

Posted in Central/South America, Costa Rica, Returned Student, Summer 2013, Taryn LempaTagged Biology, Costa Rica, International Academic Programs, San Jose, Spanish, study abroad, Taryn Lempa, UW-madison
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