This photo of the week was taken by Breanne Bramer – a Science and Agriculture Journalism student – in Costa Rica's Santa Rosa National Park. If you want to join that program you've got lots of time to think about it: the application deadline is in October. 

A day on the Costa Rican beach is spent with your toes in the sand and watching aqua blue waves crash against the shore. But, instead of spotting seashells you may just find seabirds. These birds walk along the shore in lines, one by one, or fly over the waves in a mass. They can be found dipping their feet in pools and might just venture toward a tourist. The white birds flock to the seaside to enjoy a day on the beach, just like the Mizzou study abroad students.
Study abroad was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to travel outside of the United States for the first time. I was glad I finally got to get my Passport! I was able to do what I love, travel and promote the agriculture industry through our MU journalism blog. And I got to spend free time on the beach in the winter!