Linfield College senior Carrie Skuzeski will present “Exploring the New World and the Old: Comparing Costa Rica to Spain” Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall at Linfield.
Skuzeski, a mass communication major and Spanish minor, spent last year abroad − fall 2013 in Costa Rica and spring 2014 in Spain. In her presentation, she will discuss the similarities and differences in culture and communication she experienced. She will also share how studying in a third-world country versus a developed country can affect the overall study abroad experience. When speaking about Costa Rica, Skuzeski will discuss the culture shock she experienced, as well as the biodiversity and environmental issues she learned about. She will also discuss how the importance of arts and pleasure was emphasized in Spain, while also commenting on the Catholic influence on the country. Skuzeski hopes the audience will gain a more accurate portrayal of these countries than what is portrayed through mainstream media.
“I want to stress the importance of being a conscious traveler and seeking out an authentic experience,” said Skuzeski.
The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the International Programs Office. For more information, contact Michele Tomseth, assistant director of International Programs and January Term off-campus program coordinator, at 503-883-2434, ipo@linfield.edu.
