Pre Study Abroad: CIEE Program Guide Remarks

So, I read CIEE program guide that informed me basically about everything: 

• food
• what to pack
• academics
• manners
• where I will live and more

I found a few things hilarious, and some..not so hilarious. Apparently looking at someone's eyes is seen as an intimate signal. Also they recommended (but not demanded) that some students bring a musical instrument to the research station. I am imagining a circle of laughing students at night and people playing guitars. Hmm..I guess I can play a harmonica. lol

There was a student's quote in there that said something like this:

No matter in how much mud you are stuck and how many bugs are biting you right now, you have no right to whine because after all, you are in the most beautiful place on Earth that might not exist anymore. So be thankful.

Throughout the guide they keep on repeating, be open minded. I understand that as, be ready for anything. This is going to be interesting.

Costa Rica's main meal is rice and beans which is eaten 3 times a day. Lucky, I love rice. I am gonna love their food!

Concerning grades...The teacher won't make it clear what is expected and I will have to ask several times how I am doing. This is because if I wait till the end of class and get an F on the test because I thought I was doing well, it will only be my fault. Sad truth.