Our Awesome Blog
The Tico Lingo blog is a mix of informative pieces written by our faculty and personal stories from past students.
Top 5 Reasons to Learn Spanish
Why learn Spanish? In this blog post we present our top five reasons for learning Spanish!
What is Tico?
What is "Tico" and why do Costa Ricans call themselves "Ticos"? We explore the mystery!
Attacked by Monkeys: A Costa Rican Adventure
It’s 7:30 in the morning and from some far off palm trees I hear the wailing of a pack of Howler Monkeys....
What to Pack for a Trip to Costa Rica
We get asked fairly often about what students should bring for their stay here in Costa Rica. So, to help you guys out, we put everything in one place.
A Few Tips: Staying in Touch with Friends and Family
Whether you're here for a week or for three months, you're going to start missing those back home.
What is Pura Vida?
Heard literally everywhere throughout the country, “Pura Vida” goes way beyond the simple English translation of “Pure Life”.