My Nonprofit Reviews

My trip to Costa Rica through Cross Cultural Solutions was my second ever service trip abroad, and first experience with Cross Cultural Solutions. My experience was extremely positive from the moment I walked out of the airport to be greeted by the very friendly staff. My volunteer placement was at an elementary school assisting the teachers in English classes and also doing some maintenance work around the school. I do believe that my experience was a little more beneficial than some of the other volunteers because I am able to speak Spanish and communicate more easily with the students. However, CCS enables you to make the program as much work as you want to put into it. The early morning through early afternoon was spent volunteering. While it may not seem very long, the time spent was beneficial and pretty exhausting by the end of it. The rest of your time was yours to take small excursions, prepare for your next day volunteering, and spending time with the staff and other volunteers.
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I always felt safe and my questions were always quickly answered. It is clear that they are there to enhance your experience as much as possible. For someone who is looking for a rewarding experience or who may be traveling abroad for the first time, Cross-Cultural Solutions Costa Rica is the perfect program to choose. My trip abroad has made a lasting impact on my life and has inspired me to make even greater contributions in my years to come.

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