This and that about Projects Abroad

My first few days were a little bit too uneventful. Projects Abroad staff gave a quick intro to the town of Liberia and then let me go on my own. I didn't speak much spanish and was a bit shy about finding my own way around.

Once I met other volunteers and started my placement, however, things picked up a lot. I would suggest doing the care program, teaching program, or conservation program as those are the ones with the most impact.

The friendships were great. A much younger crowd than I expected, but it was nice that we were most single travellers looking for friends along the way.

The schedule is pretty relaxed and weekend travel can be more expensive than you planned for if you aren't careful. I got lucky and was able to both take spanish lessons and volunteer while I was in Liberia, Guanacaste with Projects Abroad. I think for some of the people who only took spanish lessons, the days were a bit long.

Overall, living with my host family was the best part. I played with the kids in my family everyday and they helped me tremendously with my spanish skills. My lessons were also great being that they were one on one and my teacher was really invested in my learning.