Living like a Tico

My experience in Costa Rica was amazing and this was possible thanks to IVHQ too. Since the beginning, I felt supported by my project manager who promptly answered to my questions and responded to my needs.
The program guide available on the easy access IVHQ website is a fundamental tool to not get caught unprepared before departure, in fact, this along with the orientation day made me feel ready and safe.
My host family was very accommodating and I will carry everyone in my heart. They made me live like a real Tico!
The local team verified about twice a week that everything was ok on the field while volunteering. On one of these occasions, I was filmed while proposing conscious breathing and mindful eating activities to the children. I did it in accord to the reference teacher. I suggest you release your creativity without fear.
I turned to local team travel agency to organize trips of one or more days. I highly recommend doing the excursions on your free time in order to not miss beauties of this wonderful country.
I really enjoyed the salsa and cooking lessons offered by the local team, another good way to know others people from all over the world!
Pura vida!
Silvia