Studying Abroad in Puerto Rico may not only enhance your educational experience but it may also be a part of a personal journey that may shape how you view the world. The island had been inhabited by the Taíno tribe. The culture and folklore of the Spaniards, Taíno and the enslaved Africans that were brought there by the Spaniards, have incorporated food, sound and culture. Together over the many centuries to create a unique culture unto only Puerto Rico.