Hello! I spent this past summer away from my beautiful home of Northern California, right across from the Golden Gate Bridge, in Costa Rica with Global Routes for four weeks. I had an amazing experience where I made very strong relationships with my fellow group members as well as with my host community. I was truly able to explore the world we live in and learned a lot about my self and others. I am currently a sophomore at Marin Academy with my favorite subject being Science, as well as History and Spanish. I love all things outdoors, especially taking my dog Caleb on hikes, surfing, swimming, and playing waterpolo. I also enjoy meeting new people, going to concerts, movies, cooking, traveling, volunteering, reading, learning about sustainability and feminism, and being with family and friends!

Hyla School in Costa Rica!
Students from the Hyla School have been having a blast in Costa Rica! From exploring the rainforest, to working on community service projects and living