When I applied to study abroad through SUNY Cortland, I knew that I
would be staying with a host family. I was so afraid. What if I didn't
like them? Or even worse what if I didn't like the food? I learned a
lot when I got to Costa Rica. As soon as I met my host mother she tried
to explain to me a little her country. Costa Ricans refer to themselves
as "Ticos". So I now had a "Tica Mom", a "Tica Brother" and a
"Tica Sister- in- law".
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On the Left: My Tica Mom and I on my 22nd birthday. On
the Right: (Top Row first) My Tica brother, the cleaning lady, My Tica Mom, Me and My Tica Sister- in- law. For my birthday Moraima belly
danced and we had a party!
