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    Bridge Year Costa Rica – Fall 2024 Fútbol in Costa Rica One of my final preparations for my nine-month stay was purchasing new tacos, but I only worried for a … Read More

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    Wrapping Up The Final Weeks As I wrap up the final weeks of my Bridge Year experience, the realization is starting to sink in that I have very little time … Read More

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