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Bridge Year Costa Rica: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Another Country

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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Another Country Thanksgiving, a time-honored American tradition, often brings up images of family gatherings, turkey feasts, and football games. However, celebrating this…

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Bridge Year Costa Rica: The Regular Doses of Inspiration

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The Regular Doses of Inspiration My host mom’s final speech as the headmistress at the school    4 months (almost) passed by like a drift…

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Bridge Year Costa Rica: Community Development in Perez Zeledón

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  Community Development in Perez Zeledón Leaving your home country for another seems like a daunting challenge, from leaving behind friends, family, and even your…

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Bridge Year Costa Rica: Cloudbridge Nature Reserve

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  Cloudbridge Nature Reserve   The Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is a huge tract of forest painstakingly regrown from grazing land into thick and lush rainforest.…

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Bridge Year Costa Rica: Blending In

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Costa Rica: Blending In Never would I think it would be this comfortable fitting in. Sometimes, it feels so wrong to be so right. A…

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Gap Ecuador: How to Live as a Local and Survive in the Attempt


  How to Live as an Ecuadorian Local and Survive in the Attempt   Yes, dramatic title. But don’t worry, really, the only notable threat…

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Gap Ecuador: My Adventure in Puyo


  My Adventure in Puyo   Bright and early in the morning I hugged goodbye my host mom, and a few other of the Amigos…

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Gap Ecuador: Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens


  Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens   Arriving in Cuenca, I knew I had to be ready for a regular feeling of overwhelm and unfamiliarity. A…

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Gap Ecuador: 5 Reasons Why you Should Come as an AMIGOS Volunteer to Cuenca


  5 Reasons Why you Should Come as an AMIGOS Volunteer to Cuenca Choosing to sign up as an Amigos volunteer in Cuenca has already…

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⏰Today is the day! ⏰ Submit your AMIGOS application by midnight TONIGHT and secure your spot on your favorite Session A project! 

🤩 Don’t miss out on our Financial Assistance packages, and join us in Costa Rica, Paraguay, or Panama this summer! Visit our website to view spots left by project or visit amigosinternational.org/affordability to learn about AMIGOS Financial Assistance.

💻 Need any help with your AMIGOS application? Email us at outreach@amigosinternational.org or schedule a 1:1 call with us by visiting the link in our bio!

What AMIGOS 2024 project are you applying to?!🦥🐠🐢🦋🧉☕️

⏰Today is the day! ⏰ Submit your AMIGOS application by midnight TONIGHT and secure your spot on your favorite Session A project! 

🤩 Don’t miss out on our Financial Assistance packages, and join us in Costa Rica, Paraguay, or Panama this summer! Visit our website to view spots left by project or visit amigosinternational.org/affordability to learn about AMIGOS Financial Assistance.

💻 Need any help with your AMIGOS application? Email us at [email protected] or schedule a 1:1 call with us by visiting the link in our bio!

What AMIGOS 2024 project are you applying to?!🦥🐠🐢🦋🧉☕️
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That’s right! And so the countdown begins!🤩💚 We are just 6 DAYS away from our Session A deadline!🎉

If you want to be part of an AMIGOS summer project with a June start date, NOW is the time to apply!

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Have any questions about our 2024 programs?

Head to our website and sign up for our next info session on Sunday, April 14, or sign up for a 1:1 counseling call today!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar 
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #apspanish #highschoolsummerabroad #serviceprojects #middleschoolspanish

That’s right! And so the countdown begins!🤩💚 We are just 6 DAYS away from our Session A deadline!🎉

If you want to be part of an AMIGOS summer project with a June start date, NOW is the time to apply!

🇵🇦🇨🇷🇵🇾

Have any questions about our 2024 programs?

Head to our website and sign up for our next info session on Sunday, April 14, or sign up for a 1:1 counseling call today!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #apspanish #highschoolsummerabroad #serviceprojects #middleschoolspanish
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AMIGOS is thrilled to announce that we are participating in the TCS #NewYorkCityMarathon once again!🎉 

🤩 This will be the second time we are participating in the world’s biggest marathon—and YOU could be part of Team AMIGOS!

🗽 If you’re interested in participating or learning more, send us an email at impact@amigosinternational.org by next Monday, April 15!

AMIGOS is thrilled to announce that we are participating in the TCS #NewYorkCityMarathon once again!🎉 

🤩 This will be the second time we are participating in the world’s biggest marathon—and YOU could be part of Team AMIGOS!

🗽 If you’re interested in participating or learning more, send us an email at [email protected] by next Monday, April 15!
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Summer is right around the corner!🎉 Join the AMIGOS team in Houston, Texas as the Travel Coordinator this summer. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and successful travel of our volunteers to and from Latin America. 

This is a fantastic chance for someone enthusiastic about AMIGOS programs and interacting with volunteers and families!

🔗 Learn more about this role at the link in our bio.

📧 Submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your qualifications to Annie Borgeson, our Admissions Manager, at jobs@amigosinternational.org.
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#traveljobs #houstonjobs #georgebushairport #travelcoordinator

Summer is right around the corner!🎉 Join the AMIGOS team in Houston, Texas as the Travel Coordinator this summer. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and successful travel of our volunteers to and from Latin America.

This is a fantastic chance for someone enthusiastic about AMIGOS programs and interacting with volunteers and families!

🔗 Learn more about this role at the link in our bio.

📧 Submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your qualifications to Annie Borgeson, our Admissions Manager, at [email protected].
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#traveljobs #houstonjobs #georgebushairport #travelcoordinator
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An extraordinary, ordinary AMIGOS adventure.🌎❤️ 

What are you waiting for?! Join us in Latin America this summer!😍 AMIGOS projects with June start dates have an April 16th application deadline.

Run to our website to reserve your spot–Financial Assistance packages are still available!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar 
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #teentravel #apspanish #ibspanish #practicespanish #highschoolsummerabroad #studyabroad #volunteering #culturalimmersion

An extraordinary, ordinary AMIGOS adventure.🌎❤️

What are you waiting for?! Join us in Latin America this summer!😍 AMIGOS projects with June start dates have an April 16th application deadline.

Run to our website to reserve your spot–Financial Assistance packages are still available!

🎥✨: @leah_otilllar
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#volunteerabroad #highschoolspanish #teentravel #apspanish #ibspanish #practicespanish #highschoolsummerabroad #studyabroad #volunteering #culturalimmersion
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Applying for AMIGOS Financial Assistance this year? You have until midnight tonight to submit your application! ⏰

Make your dream of traveling and volunteering in Latin America a reality with AMIGOS Financial Assistance packages!🌎❤️

👉 Have any questions about the application or AMIGOS Summer 2024 projects? Send us an email at outreach@amigosinternational.org or set up a 1:1 appointment with a counselor. We’re here to help!🤗

👉 Did you know we also host Fundraising info sessions for all prospective AMIGOS volunteers? Meet with our staff to get familiar with the fundraising tools and strategies AMIGOS offers families!

✈️ Sign up by visiting amigosinternational.org/affordability.

Applying for AMIGOS Financial Assistance this year? You have until midnight tonight to submit your application! ⏰

Make your dream of traveling and volunteering in Latin America a reality with AMIGOS Financial Assistance packages!🌎❤️

👉 Have any questions about the application or AMIGOS Summer 2024 projects? Send us an email at [email protected] or set up a 1:1 appointment with a counselor. We’re here to help!🤗

👉 Did you know we also host Fundraising info sessions for all prospective AMIGOS volunteers? Meet with our staff to get familiar with the fundraising tools and strategies AMIGOS offers families!

✈️ Sign up by visiting amigosinternational.org/affordability.
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