Freeing, amazing experience.

On the plane from Newark International Airport to San Jose I was having scary thoughts. Two weeks in a foreign country with campers and strangers and school in the summer? Why on earth had I agreed to this in the first place? I knew I made the right decision on the first night. I sat and talked with two new friends as we bonded over our fear of what was to come the next morning and the abundance of meals containing rice and beans. For someone with a whole lot of fears and doubts, I felt completely at home in this strange new house. The next week flew by, filled to the brim with laughter and learning. In class there was never a dull moment, and I always stepped out feeling mostly more comfortable with my language skills. The weekend trip proved to be just as fun as we rode the bus and took in every sight we visited with wide eyes and newly opened minds. The moment I stepped into Tico Lingo on the first day my fears dissolved. This has been my favorite travel experience. I’ve made lifelong friends and created enough memories to last a lifetime. Tico Lingo brought new meaning to travel and immersion. It is something I will always remember with a smile.