Costa Rica Summer Experience

During my trip to Costa Rica I got the chance to learn more about the history of the country and some of the issues that it has faced, this trip helped me grow by showing me the things I should and shouldn’t be doing to make the world a better place. Growing up I struggled with socializing and using my voice after going on this trip I now know the power that one voice can hold and it inspired me to use my own. One of the things that helped me the most was not having my phone on this trip and while it sounds bad at first it really isn’t that bad, not having my phone had a huge impact on me, a positive one of course because it helped me interact with other students in my group. Not only did not having my phone help me come out of my comfort zone but so did being leader of the day because it taught me that leading a group is a huge responsibility but you also don’t always have to do it alone because you can work with your group. While you are on this trip you are learning about the country you are in and working on your community action project you also get the time to socialize and meet new people from different backgrounds which is something great of you are looking to bring yourself outside your comfort zone and also great if you enjoy socializing. This trip definitely helped me realize that we need to take more care of the world and that we shouldn’t be taking things for granted. Overall my experience with Global Glimpse was amazing and I would do it again if I had the chance to, and while you have the opportunity you should do it too.