When applying for the Monteverde, Costa Rica CIEE program, I did so hoping I would learn more about climate change mitigation. During these past two weeks in Monteverde, I learned the importance of friendships. I have met so many amazing and intelligent people, and have created lifetime bonds with other high schoolers from completely different states. Through nature-oriented hikes, basketball, and more, I have gotten to learn so much about my peers.
While it may seem ironic, I value the friendships I made just as much as the class material!
CIEE Climate Change Mitigation Session 3 has sadly come to an end. However, we all have such fantastic memories to keep for forever! Here's a compilation of the students' program...keep reading
By María Celeste Barquero Always before traveling I make a great list so as not to forget anything, but guess what! There is always something that escapes us and is...keep reading
This weekend we went on a 2-night trip to the rainforest in Río Celeste, in the province of Guanacaste. The day excursion on Saturday was tubing down the fast-moving river,...keep reading