Every aspect of this program was incredible. We worked with community organizations studying sustainability and partnering with associations to research causes they specified. Through these partnerships, we made lifelong friends, expanded our network, and learned more about multicultural collaboration.
For the first six weeks, we studied Spanish five days out of the week for four-hour sessions each morning with the Monteverde Institute. This institution collaborates with plenty of educational facilities throughout the world and
This program advanced my experience in academic community participatory research. In my Arts and Humanities degree, I have a pathway in community engagement. Through this program, I increased my skills in engaging with communities and
I also got to experiment with photography, video, and social media, which helped my digital storytelling degree. I learned so much about Costa Rican history, culture, tourism, and development.
On a personal level, I learned more about myself and how I function in another culture far from my home. I gained friendships, wonderful memories, and lifelong skills for growing myself, my education, and my career. I am so grateful to everyone who supported me in this program
Name: Elena Forman
Status: Sophomore
Majors: RCAH and Digital Storytelling
Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan
Program: Sustainability and Civic Engagement in Costa Rica