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The power of family support...

5/4/2023

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From a current NSA parent:

For me, the power and strength in the family support at NSA is one area that I feel parents would like to know about when they’re seeking a program.
I would also be honored to speak about any area you’d like to highlight as all aspects of NSA are an A+ to me!
I also wanted to mention that the support I feel from other parents in my cohort is profound! That’s a result of the Tuesday and Wednesday parent coaching meetings with Mario as well as the Transition Workshop Weekend.

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Another round of Aventuras - challenge, collaboration, & companerismo!

2/10/2023

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Students returned from 3 different Aventura trips citing dolphin and turtle sightings in the Gulfo Dulce, amazing rapids on the Cloud Forest Rafting trip, and mind-blowing biodiversity in Corcovado National Park. Enjoy the photos below!

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The Votes Are In! Students Evaluate NSA Teachers.

1/28/2023

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If you want to know more about academics at NSA, we could brag about how our teachers...

Engage our students in meaningful classes from 8:30am - 2:40pm 5 days a week
Guide students in developing important academic and lifelong learning skills
Individualize classes based on students' interests and support needs
Experience Aventuras side-by-side with them
Celebrate student successes with awards and - perhaps more importantly - validation and relational recognition.

But why would we need to do any of that when these quotes taken from student evaluations of our teachers says it all!

Thank you, teachers, for making learning fun again!

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Is a Gap Year for us?

6/8/2022

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What if you were guaranteed immense clarity and direction just from taking a simple year off of school to travel abroad? What if it could propel you way farther than jumping straight into college? Would you do it without hesitation?

Danny Recio, Director and Founder of The Bridge Gap Program, took a gap year in South Africa after high school. It was during his time there where he had a “coming of age” experience and found his calling in working with people. All because of his time abroad, Danny went on to start gap year programs - a therapeutic option called The Bridge (a therapeutic community for young men) and a more traditional coed gap program (Si! Gap Program) in Costa Rica, guiding them along their own coming of age experiences.

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Danny joins Joanna to share his journey as he traveled as a young adult, exploring different cultures and how his gap year experience has stuck with him, even a decade later. Listen in for Danny’s insight on the impact the right gap year program can have on a young adult, possibly changing the entire trajectory of their life.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-118-making-the-most-of-your-young-adulthood/id1499891712?i=1000550592741

What You Will Learn

What it was like growing up and going to school in Costa Rica
Danny’s gap year in South Africa
How impactful and helpful taking a gap year can be
When Danny became interested in psychology
Danny’s experience in college in Costa Rica vs the U.S.
Danny’s insight on what can be really helpful for young adults as they navigate their identity and the world around them
How The Bridge Gap Program came about
Danny’s advice on goal setting
Connect with Danny Recio at his Bridge email or his NSA email

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Kayaking into the sunset at NSA...

3/27/2021

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Our newest student cohort embarked on a beautiful trip kayaking in the Osa Penninsula for a week last week... #aventura #riteofpassage #nsacr

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Aventura #2 ~ the Charm of Corcovado

3/26/2021

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Another wonderful rite of passage trip for the Corcovado cohort. #costarica #aventura #corcovado

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Costa Rica in bloom...

3/10/2021

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Staff Training - DEI sharing & collaboration

2/26/2021

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Staff training and collaboration was a highlight this week as we explored DEI and our honest and authentic personal, professional and programmatic experiences within the systems of privilege and opportunity (or lack of). We are so proud to be a part of a team that continues to embark on our own personal and professional growth journeys to shift communities to become more inclusive and supportive.

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Surf Club back in business!

2/23/2021

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Enjoy some photos from our recent surf lessons and surf outings!

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Staying Safe at NSA - Summertime is coming!

11/15/2020

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As we reopen, we are taking all precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. Luckily, the rainy season is ending and we will be soon entering the dry season. What does that mean? That we will be able to be outdoors as much as possible!

Learning more about the aerosol spread of the virus has encouraged us to take many precautions such as:

Classroom time and therapeutic groups conducted in outdoor ranchos and covered (but open-air) spaces.
Social distance spacing at meal tables (in our open-air dining hall).
Mask wearing by all staff at all times and students as well when in off campus situations.
Outdoor recreation and cultural immersion will only be implemented in outdoor activities with proper social distancing.
Campus modifications: More night-time lighting to allow for more time spent outdoors after dark, more fans for better ventilation, designating bathrooms to specific groups of people, and spreading out dorm placements in a way that provides ample personal air space but also does not leave students isolated or lonely.

We're excited to reopen and feel optimistic about all that Costa Rica and NSA has to offer during this stressful global pandemic.

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The power of family support...

Another round of Aventuras - challenge, collaboration, & companerismo!

The Votes Are In! Students Evaluate NSA Teachers.

Is a Gap Year for us?

Kayaking into the sunset at NSA...

Aventura #2 ~ the Charm of Corcovado

Costa Rica in bloom...

Staff Training - DEI sharing & collaboration

Surf Club back in business!

Staying Safe at NSA - Summertime is coming!

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