As we begin our second semester Bear Breaks Exec Board has a few goals in mind. Here are updates from each of the Exec Board members! Sarah Harp - Director of Membership and Education This semester Sarah is focused on gaining recognition for Bear Breaks. She is working on applications for STAR Awards and SOFAC funding. STAR stands for Student Talent and … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks Exec Board Updates
Archives for January 2018
I started my year off with a leap. I took a week of winter break and went on an immersion trip to Monteverde, Costa Rica. I left with little knowledge of what life in this area would look like on a daily basis, and returned with a wealth of knowledge and perspective. Costa Rican culture places a large emphasis on traditional families and the environment. The roles of family … [Read more...] about Coffee and Culture
I recently went on a study abroad trip to Costa Rica. It was a weeklong faculty lead program that began on January 7th and went through the 14th. Probably the most obvious positive thing about going on the trip was that while it was freezing cold and snowing at home, I was nice and warm in Costa Rica. The program was supposed to focus on eco-agriculture and the majority of the … [Read more...] about Pura Vida! Costa Rica Trip 2018
Costa Rica Costa Rica 2018. A trip I remember for the rest of my life. I am so grateful I was able to experience the culture of Costa Rica while also learning mountains of information about the process of making coffee. The weather, sites, and people we met in our time there helped me to see the way that other people live and how it in some ways completely differs from the … [Read more...] about Costa Rica 2018