So as our time in Costa Rica draws to a close, I would like to thank everyone who made this trip possible. I am so grateful for the experiences that I have been for fortunate enough to be a part of, in just a short six weeks. Costa Rica has given me a new perspective on life, taught me to speak Spanish, use engineering skills in situations I wouldn’t have initially found applicable, but most importantly it has provided me friends for life.
Thank you to Professor Malkin for directing such an incredible program, that I am so thankful to be a part of. I am already excited for next year’s students to experience what we have. Thank you to Libby for reciprocating my sarcasm on a daily basis, and for being such an incredible professor and person, you honestly made this class so fun (I didn’t know this was possible for engineering)!! Thank you to my Spanish class (Eugenio’s Dream Team) for making me laugh harder than I knew was possible, and for making everyone else envious that they weren’t a part of our class. Thank you to my fellow BME’s for dealing with my competitiveness during class games, as well as making engineering actually enjoyable. Finally, a massive thank you to every single person on this trip for the memories we have made that will last a life time. I look forward to continuing this ‘Pura Vida’ family back at Duke.
Until then, let’s hope finals aren’t as bad as we are all expecting!