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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“[The group] started our day with a two-hour drive on our way to Doka Estate Coffee Plantation. We learned about the five stages of coffee preparation. I also learned that time plays an important role in making different varieties of coffee. The working conditions are different compared to the United States. In Costa Rica, people handpick the coffee beans and their earnings are based off the number of “cajuelas” or coffee baskets they collect. People do the jobs they need to do to provide for their families no matter what obstacles come in their way.”

~ Pukar, whose future goal is to become a well-established doctor.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“Today we hiked the Mambacho Volcano, which is in a cloud forest system. On the hike, we saw many epiphytes, which are plants that grow on other plants. They maintain a symbiotic relationship with the plants called commensalism, which is when one organism benefits from the relationship and the other one is not affected positively or negatively. The walk back was was really hard. However, I kept going because I was inspired. The volcano symbolized the journey of us getting here and going up the volcano represents the things we had to go through like fundraising and learning about the different ecosystems. On this trip, I learned that I could manifest greatness because I didn't let anything stop me.”

~ CaRosa, whose future goal is to become a math teacher or pediatrician.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“This trip has uncovered my love of helping others. Before this trip, I doubted my abilities to translate between Spanish and English. However, I was put on the spot many times to help my peers and the trip leaders communicate with the local and slowly overcame my doubts. For example, we went to a little supermarket to buy coffee. After talking to the store clerk in Spanish, we found that a coffee the trip leaders thought was from Costa Rica was actually from Nicaragua. I helped Sylvester, one of the group leaders, translate to learn more about the history of the coffee and how to get it delivered to the U.S. At that moment, I realized that I took being bilingual for granted, and I could do more with it. This project has raised my confidence and shown me that my translating ability could be used to advance my future career. I manifested greatness by helping people with their problems and needs they might have.”

~ Angel, whose future goal is to be an entrepreneur.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“Today, we crossed the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican border. This was not an easy process for me. In the moment, I was terrified. There was a lady who came on our bus to check passports and then a man to check our passports again. At first, I believed crossing would be worse because of the events surrounding the issue of immigration in the U.S. At the border, I remembered watching people get detained and thought that would happen to us. I thought someone may have left their passport behind and that everything would go wrong. Even though I was worried, all the trip leaders and our guide, Walter, were there to help ease my nerves. We made it safe and sound without any complications. I really gained a new perspective on life. Every day, people are unable to reunite with their loved one when returning from visiting a new country. I am really grateful I had a smooth experience.”

~ Oteria, whose future goal is to join the Air Force.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“[The group] started our day with a two-hour drive on our way to Doka Estate Coffee Plantation. We learned about the five stages of coffee preparation. I also learned that time plays an important role in making different varieties of coffee. The working conditions are different compared to the United States. In Costa Rica, people handpick the coffee beans and their earnings are based off the number of “cajuelas” or coffee baskets they collect. People do the jobs they need to do to provide for their families no matter what obstacles come in their way.”
~ Pukar, whose future goal is to become a well-established doctor.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“Today we hiked the Mambacho Volcano, which is in a cloud forest system. On the hike, we saw many epiphytes, which are plants that grow on other plants. They maintain a symbiotic relationship with the plants called commensalism, which is when one organism benefits from the relationship and the other one is not affected positively or negatively. The walk back was was really hard. However, I kept going because I was inspired. The volcano symbolized the journey of us getting here and going up the volcano represents the things we had to go through like fundraising and learning about the different ecosystems. On this trip, I learned that I could manifest greatness because I didn't let anything stop me.”
~ CaRosa, whose future goal is to become a math teacher or pediatrician.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“This trip has uncovered my love of helping others. Before this trip, I doubted my abilities to translate between Spanish and English. However, I was put on the spot many times to help my peers and the trip leaders communicate with the local and slowly overcame my doubts. For example, we went to a little supermarket to buy coffee. After talking to the store clerk in Spanish, we found that a coffee the trip leaders thought was from Costa Rica was actually from Nicaragua. I helped Sylvester, one of the group leaders, translate to learn more about the history of the coffee and how to get it delivered to the U.S. At that moment, I realized that I took being bilingual for granted, and I could do more with it. This project has raised my confidence and shown me that my translating ability could be used to advance my future career. I manifested greatness by helping people with their problems and needs they might have.”
~ Angel, whose future goal is to be an entrepreneur.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
“Today, we crossed the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican border. This was not an easy process for me. In the moment, I was terrified. There was a lady who came on our bus to check passports and then a man to check our passports again. At first, I believed crossing would be worse because of the events surrounding the issue of immigration in the U.S. At the border, I remembered watching people get detained and thought that would happen to us. I thought someone may have left their passport behind and that everything would go wrong. Even though I was worried, all the trip leaders and our guide, Walter, were there to help ease my nerves. We made it safe and sound without any complications. I really gained a new perspective on life. Every day, people are unable to reunite with their loved one when returning from visiting a new country. I am really grateful I had a smooth experience.”
~ Oteria, whose future goal is to join the Air Force.