Freezing Time By Alain  As I walked up the street, I hesitated, scanning my surroundings with a mix of curiosity, unease and uncertainty about…

I’ll see you when I see you By Owen Jimmy, a good friend I helped fix small computer issues during the year, would say…

Cusingos Conversations By Mayo Most people I wrote about in this blog will never know it exists. A lot of them probably don’t remember…

Flannels and Boots By Eddy R. If the United States is a flannel button-down, Costa Rica is a solid pair of rubber rain boots.…

Thank You Letter To My Host Family By Lena H. “Lena, I think your host dad is here,” Alain whispered in my ear. Our…

No Pasa Nada By Hannah F. One phrase I keep hearing here is “no pasa nada.” At first I didn’t think much of it…

Discovery & Dialogue, or “D&D” By Mayo O. “And… roll for initiative.” One of the highlights of my week here is exploring the world…

Feliz Cumpleaños A Mí By Owen Z. Ever since moving away to attend boarding school, I have grown to dread February 5th—my birthday. Being…

Mind and Body By Lena H. I love to be outside. One of the many reasons I am very grateful for being in Costa…

A Different Kind of Holiday Season By Hannah F. The past few months in Costa Rica have been full of experiences that have stretched…