Costa Rica is the top country for learning Spanish for many reasons. Amongst having the best Spanish accent for learners and having language Spanish schools with decades of experience, cultural immersion in Costa Rica is a one-of-a-kind experience. Live and learn a positive take on life – Pura Vida – in tropical paradise.

This article scrutinizes the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the academic journey of international students. It explores the different aspects that the students must go through when they make these decisions such as adaptability, interpersonal relationships, and their way to get to know the new educational and cultural environment.

Costa Rica's higher education institutions' internationalization process has always been a model of different practices and approaches from public and private universities. However, during the recent pandemic, both types of higher education systems again adopted other academic and international partnership continuity methods.

The article delves into guiding the accreditation process of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Santa Paula in Costa Rica. Through the guidance in institutional procedures with SINAES and WFOT, the program adheres to high educational standards, aiming to equip professionals for present challenges and instill a sense of global citizenship.

Professional development is an important aspect in the development of our careers. Without it, we cannot improve our knowledge in our fields and can easily get left behind in the learning curve. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first struck, our need for professional development was placed in fast forward. We were forced to update our knowledge and skills, particularly in the realm of international cooperations and education in which our traditional workstyle was completely changed. In most c...