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5 Youngsters Will Study in the United States Thanks to Scholarship
A group of 5 students of scientific schools will fulfill their dream of living and studying for 1 year in the United States, thanks to a scholarship.The winning students are Raúl Villalobos of the Scientific School of Guanacaste; Chelsea...
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Mario José Echandi Jiménez: A Very Notable Costa Rican Statesman
His story…Mario José Echandi Jiménez was born on June 17th, 1915, in San José, Costa Rica. A lawyer and politician, he was the son of Alberto Echandi Montero and Josefa Jiménez Rucavado, coming from a Costa Rican aristocratic family...
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Workshops Will Help English Teachers Update Their Tech Skills
Are you an English teacher? If so, this is something of your business! Next January 25th (tomorrow), English teachers will have the opportunity to improve their classroom practices through the application of technology.This activity, called "Innovation within Reach: Technology...
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‘Green Book’: Best Film for US Producers
Just 2 weeks after winning 3 statuettes at the Golden Globes, "Green Book" won recognition on Saturday for the best film in the Producers' Union Awards (PGA), which triggers their chances for the gala of the Oscars of the...
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Do You Know Why the Ticos Say “UPEEE”?
Our ancestors, those of colonial Costa Rica, were very influenced by religious devotion and characterized by remarkable courtesy and good manners. They also had the habit that when they came to visit a house, they usually said:-The Virgin Mary!-Conceived...
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How Can Students Travel For Free?
If you are a student, it is the perfect time for traveling within your country as well as abroad. It is possible to travel having no money in your pocket as well. In fact, there are many ways to...
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Why Costa Rica Is the Happiest Place on Earth
Do you know why Costa Rica is considered one of the happiest places in the world and the most beautiful to visit? Here are 7 excellent reasons:Immaculate beaches and mountainsBeing a small country in the middle of 2 oceans,...
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Zoos Announce Special Programming during January 2019
Entertainment, cultural activities, and environmental education are part of the programming that the Zoological Foundation has to be enjoyed by the whole family at the Santa Ana Conservation Center and the Simón Bolívar National Zoo and Botanical Garden, during...
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Costa Rica Joins the List of “Full Democracies” in the World
Greater public support for democracy, which improved the scores of political participation and political culture, allowed Costa Rica to enter the list of "Full Democracies" in 2018, according to an index prepared by the British magazine The Economist. The...
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Costa Rica Identifies Opportunities for the Export of Educational Services to Spain
Focus efforts on attracting students from careers in which Costa Rica is an international benchmark, doctoral students and teaching or administrative staff, and the development of joint titling programs could open the doors to Costa Rican universities to boost...
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The Correct Method to Introduce Protein into Your Diet If You Exercise
The health effects of fats and carbohydrates are controversial. However, everyone agrees that proteins are important. While it is...