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Students Who Grow at NSAWith the plethora of options available at NSA and in Costa Rica, students have many opportunities to explore, learn, teach, grow and build their futures. We help students set and reach goals to build their sense of self, their interdependence in community, and the skills they need for a self-sufficient, productive future. Students learn to become more fully and confidently themselves, to build strong relationships, to get from giving, to set goals and achieve them, to solve problems, to process experiences and use them as resilience-building life lessons and to become empathic and collaborative global citizens.
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Why all boys?
Testimonials & Outcomes
What Our Graduates Are Saying... |
“I don’t think NSA makes you a different person.
I think that NSA makes you the person you have always been meant to be.”
-Rory, Graduating Class of 2010
“I remember how real Mario and the rest of the staff were with us. “The things I remember most about NSA were the things that seemed most difficult to accomplish at the time.” -John 2009 |
“At NSA I was given so many opportunities to improve my self-esteem. I left NSA with a sense of pride and accomplishment, which helped me get past insecurities and fears back at home.” -Luke 2007 “Looking back on Costa Rica, it was one of the best experiences of my life. I learned to appreciate other cultures in incredible ways and I developed a strong love of travel. I acquired skills and a strong sense of independence at a very young age and have translated that into a drive to succeed.” -Tyler 2006 “The experiences I received in Costa Rica with NSA were invaluable and irreplaceable. I grew from a naive and immature boy to a young man who is motivated and destined for success.” -Evan 2009 |
“I graduated from the New Summit Academy program in 2011. “Honestly I think the fact that NSA was a very challenging experience taught me how to persevere through hardship. I also learned a lot about myself, NSA being the first place I ever allowed myself to be vulnerable.” -Rory 2010 “The thing that was the most helpful was getting the confidence I need to know I can get through anything. That includes school and in my personal life. " -Matt 2010 |
“I didn't know that NSA really was going to be my foundation for a healthy life. I thought you guys were just another program. But the cultural interactions and the environment of Costa Rica truly was a blessing and taught me about cultural values and true happiness.” -Ian 2009
“What I remember most was that I really felt comfortable there. It really was a big family and the support and comfort I felt from all my peers and the staff there really put me in a great place and actually let me focus on myself so much more because I felt I didn't have to worry about anything else. If I did, it was easier to deal with having such a great support system.” -Derek 2009