Greetings from Costa Rica! It’s been a wild two weeks of exchange and celebration in San Antonio. This past week, Semana Santa, is an important weeklong holiday for most of Costa Rica. Because it is a holy week, there were many church-based activities, including the “Viacruz,” a reenactment of Jesus’ death, burial, and rebirth. The whole […]
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Costa Rica gap students share a bit from their excursion weekend in Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, and their goals for the next few weeks in the community: This weekend was nothing short of amazing! The beaches at Manuel Antonio were absolutely stunning. Being able to spend time with each other in such an
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WHAT IS A HOMESTAY? In broader terms a homestay is a cultural exchange opportunity when a student or visitor stays in the home of a family local to the area where the individual is traveling. It is one of the most unique and authentic experiences a student can have while living abroad. Through this opportunity, students
Our Costa Rica gap students are finding their feet in their host community of San Antonio! So far they are coming along well with a world map mural at the school and teaching English classes to the second- through sixth-graders. Right now the students are working on the verb “to be” and practicing its usage
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We just had to share this beautifully written email that was shared with us by one of our new students. We LOVE our alumni! I’m so glad that Global Routes gave you my email! I went on the Belize trip this past summer as a Freshman and it was easily one of the most incredible
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