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For Costa Ricans in Central America, UIBE scholar Felipe Mora's compatriots, China may not be the first-choice destination for higher education, given their motherland's proximity to the fabled United States, but Mora would not settle for anything else. He even disregarded his father's advice and decided he would pursue his master's as well in China.
Since he grew up and received early education in both Costa Rica and the US, he is fluent in both Spanish and English. Now, he is determined to master Chinese as well, even as he pursues excellence in both academic areas and pastimes like travel and slacklining (more about that in a bit).
"Going to the US for college is a good option, but learning a third language will give me more value as a person. And for me, China means more than the language itself, because when you study the language, you study the culture as well," he said.
Mora further said he developed an interest in China through movies when he was a kid. Yet, he couldn't even say "Hello" in Chinese when he landed in China. He mispronounced "xiexie" ("thank you" in Mandarin) as "qieqie" at a restaurant.
"I remember how people were laughing at that time. Then I promised myself that no matter how long it will take to learn this language, I'm going to speak it as fluently as a native Chinese does. That has been my goal ever since."
Soon, language was no longer an obstacle for Mora. A quick learner and hardworking student, he finished the precollege language courses in 2019. He is now in the fourth year of a bachelor's degree in international trade at the University of International Business and Economics or UIBE in Beijing.
He recalled that China has not been a popular destination for education among his compatriots given the geographical distance. The Pacific Ocean separates the two land masses. Some of them, he said, think China is so far away they may never visit it even once in their lifetime.
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Make Packing a Breeze
It's unnecessary to create a packing list for each trip. Instead, draw up a master list with everything you might need on any given trip--from ski goggles to snorkels. Save it on your computer. Before you pack, cross out anything you don't need for that trip. Bonnie Herbst, Ventura, Calif.
Outsmart Snooty Hotel Clerks
If you book a package online, print a copy of all the details that are included and take it with you. When a hotel clerk in Paris said the breakfast buffet we had enjoyed all week wasn't included, I was able to prove him wrong. He apologized profusely. John Lavelle, Avon Lake, Ohio
Don't Get Stranded at Airports
Try to get on the first flight out in the morning. Those planes often arrive the evening before, so you won't have to rely on an incoming plane, which could be delayed due to bad weather elsewhere, resulting in the delay or cancellation of your flight. George Glover, Brunswick, Maine
Think Unconventionally
When you attend a convention or trade show, the official prices at recommended hotels may not be the best you can do. Go to the hotel website. I recently got an AARP rate that was 30 percent below the special price offered through the trade-show sponsors. Duane Dahl, Santa Fe, N.M.
Plan a Trip the Sneaky Way
We send away for brochures from tour operators. They provide sightseeing itineraries and hotel and restaurant recommendations, which we then follow on our own. Raymond White, Dulles, Va.
Be a Smooth Operator
Dry-cleaning bags can stop clothes from wrinkling. Slide each garment into its own bag (leave the hanger at home) and place them flat on your bed, one atop another. Then carefully fold the entire stack to fit it in your suitcase. Once you get to your hotel, hang everything up ASAP. Claudette Christman, Colonial Heights, Va.
Increase Your Recharging Power
Many cruise-ship cabins have only one outlet, but you'll need more if you want to power up your laptop, iPod, cell phone, and other gadgets. That's why I pack a power strip. Jay Van Vechten, Boca Raton, Fla.
Don't Just Stand There
If your flight is canceled, call the airline's 800 number while you wait in line. They may answer your call before you reach the front of the line. Karen LoPresto-Arbaugh, Kennett Square, Pa.
Destroy Credit Card Receipts
I bought several items in London and noticed upon returning home that my credit card number was printed in full on each sales slip. (In the U.S., only the final digits of the number are visible.) When overseas, don't leave sales slips lying around. Jackie MacNeil, Santa Maria, Calif.
Check In at Checkout
Before you head to the airport, stop by the front desk of your hotel or cruise ship and ask if they'll print your boarding pass. It'll save time at check-in. It's worked for me at Marriott hotels and on a Celebrity cruise. Rose Jakubaszek, Jersey City, N.J.
Ask the Right Questions
My family and I made reservations for a beach condo on Maui. Upon arrival, we were shocked to see a sign at the beach that read no swimming. Make certain you specify a swimming beach. Ruth Herlean, Richmond, Va.
Shower Wherever You Can
If you fly overnight to Europe and early check-in at your hotel isn't an option, ask if you can store your luggage and use the gym's shower. Pack toiletries and a change of clothes in your carry-on. Brian Huseman, Washington, D.C.
Create Your Own Evidence
I take a digital picture of the gas gauge to prove I returned the rental car with a full tank. I've used the photos to get refunds after charges appeared on my credit card bill. Jeff Mishur, Roselle, Ill.
Liven Up Museum Visits
When going to a museum with kids, head to the gift shop first and buy postcards of the museum's most famous works. Your kids can go on a treasure hunt for the masterpieces. Daphna Woolfe, San Jose, Calif.
Avoid Getting Totally Soaked
Always bring a few Ziploc bags whenever you're going to a theme park. They'll protect your cell phone and wallet when you're riding on water attractions. Jack Bell, Kissimmee, Fla.
New Prize: The AzoresThe best response Budget Travel receives between April 1 and April 30, 2007, wins a six-night trip for two to the Azores, a Portuguese island chain in the Atlantic just four hours from Boston. The prize, courtesy of Azores Express, includes round-trip airfare from Boston's Logan Airport to your choice of islands (Terceira, So Miguel, or Faial) and six nights' accommodations with breakfast daily. For more on Azores Express: 800/762-9995.How to Enter TrueS...@BudgetTravelOnline.com or True Stories, Budget Travel, 530 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10018. Read the full guidelines.Winner! This month's winner is Steve Hall of San Ramon, Calif. He wins a seven-night stay at the all-inclusive Riu Vallarta, courtesy of Riu Hotels & Resorts.It was '60s theme night on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise along Mexico, so my wife and I, with three other couples, dressed up as the cast of Gilligan's Island. As luck would have it, our costumes became even more appropriate when--that very same night--the ship crashed into the cruise pier in Costa Maya, tearing a 42-foot-wide hole in the hull. Everyone got a kick out of seeing us castaways wandering about. We even found a piano player to play the Gilligan's Island theme song while we all sang along. We ended up being "stranded" in Mexico for three nights until the ship was repaired.He Paid Extra for That View After checking in to a small cottage hotel in Tiruchirappalli, India, my wife went to freshen up. "What is that chirping sound?" she asked--and then shrieked and came flying out of the bathroom. She pointed to the sink, where I saw our friendly visitor calmly hanging out. The hotel staff came and took the frog outside, and we made sure to check the sheets very carefully before climbing into bed that night! Mark Bayfield, Rockville, Md.Nice Moms Wear Gloves My 7-year-old daughter and I went to Kansas City, Kans., to visit family for the holidays. After the long car trip, we both had a lot of energy to burn, so we were wrestling on the beds. I called it to a stop after a few minutes; when my daughter protested, I made a joke and popped her gently on the chin. Unfortunately, it was just as she was bringing her head down. She let out a little gasp, opened her mouth, and out fell a baby tooth. We were both surprised, but I was much more upset than she was--and I was even more upset when we went down to the front desk to buy a bottle of water and she announced, "My mom knocked my tooth out!" In fact, I was mortified, but my daughter just grinned and the clerk didn't bat an eye. Fortunately, I had a Ziploc bag with me (thanks, Budget Travel!), so we put the tooth inside and placed it under the pillow. The tooth fairy left an extra-big treat. Aimee Buhr, North Liberty, IowaYou Know the Old Saying: Red Thighs at Night, Sailor's Delight My husband and I were enjoying an elegant alfresco dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, when I asked one of the other patrons to snap a photo of us with the sunset in the background. The picture came out fantastic, although on closer inspection I noticed that my bright red underwear was peeking through! I suppose I would've been better off wearing undies that matched my dress . . . . Caroline Tetschner, Mundelein, Ill.You're Lucky They Didn't Say Yes and Order a Sex on the Beach Late one afternoon, while sipping island libations inside our rented cottage in the Bahamas, my wife and I saw two people standing at the top of our stairway. They were obviously tourists who'd walked past the No Trespassing sign on the beach. I thought they'd turn away when they realized the residence was occupied, but they kept on walking toward the house. The intruders were trying to cut through the property! So I turned to my wife and said, "Watch this." I took off my bathing suit, walked outside, held my drink up high, and said, "You must be here for cocktails!" They ran back to the beach. William S. Phillips, Sopchoppy, Fla.You can find more True Stories in the April 2007 issue of Budget Travel magazine.
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