After breakfast we gathered to learn more about our host CATIE who’s mission is to increase human well-being and reduce poverty in rural areas through education, research and technical cooperation, promoting sustainable management of competitive agriculture and resources. Many groups come to the campus for research and study. Masters and Ph.d programs are available through a coordinated effort with other universities

We learned about the Costa Rican health care system from Rebecca Turecky from Texas with ties to Rockville, Indiana, and now living in Costa Rica. She is passionate about her profession as a certified midwife with her own practice.