During my time studying abroad, I was also I volunteering as a english teacher for young children ages from 6 to 13 years old with my job to prepare classes for students every Friday. The organization is called Instituto de la Vivienda (IVC), an organization that brings a lot of help to the community with … Continue reading Teaching Abroad!
Costa Rica: October 16th – Oct 30th
As the month of October is winding down, I want to reflect a bit on my time here! During our time here, one of the top destinations that was constantly mentioned to us was Monteverde, a small mountainous town on the northern part of the Puntarenas province that houses a number of cloud rain forests … Continue reading Costa Rica: October 16th – Oct 30th
Early October adventures in Costa Rica
One of the most magnificent things that Sol Education Abroad has done that is included in my program is the inclusion of supporting, promoting and learning about local organizations that are deeply passionate about the problems they are trying to fix. The vast biodiversity that exists within the multitude of ecosystems in Costa Rica is … Continue reading Early October adventures in Costa Rica
Parks in the City
No matter what city I am in, one of my favorite activities is to spend a lazy afternoon wandering in a park. I love going outside and taking long walks, organizing a picnic, or even just doing my homework at a picnic table. Luckily, Buenos Aires has a huge selection of parks of different types, … Continue reading Parks in the City
Touring La Alhambra
When visiting Spain, it is essential to visit the Alhambra. This magnificent fortress dates back to the 9th century and has quite an interesting history. It stands on top of a rocky hill, which overlooks the entire city of Granada. It was strategically placed near the banks of a river, surrounded by the forest and … Continue reading Touring La Alhambra