Student Spotlight: Sean Oppenheimer
Major: Law
Where did you go abroad and when did you go?
I studied abroad in San José, Costa Rica with AIFS at Universidad Veritas.
Why did you go abroad?
I wanted opportunities to gain independence in a new place by putting myself somewhere where I had to learn a new language and culture.
What advice do you have to give to anyone who is thinking about going abroad?
Just do it. There will never be a better time to do it, and you will not regret going. Many people waited to study abroad only to not have the opportunity to because of Covid-19. Don't let that happen to you because of another reason.
What is your favorite memory from your experience?
I climbed to the summit of Cerro Chirripó which is the highest mountain in all of Costa Rica. It is my favorite memory because it was the best example of how I completed my objectives of gaining independence while learning a new language and culture and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
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