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Costa Rica? (eyes widen, jaw drops)... Why do we need to go to Costa Rica? Can’t we find supportive schooling and therapy here in our home country? Sure, you certainly can. But what NSA and The Bridge offer is beyond what CAN be offered in the USA.
- The impressive RESUME one builds while studying abroad is unique, enriching and sets apart your job or college applications. Spanish language and cross-cultural communication skills. Service projects. Travel. Clarification of values through cultural immersion. Ability to take perspectives, be flexible and adapt. Internships to learn work ethic. Revitalization of motivation to follow a particular career path. Autonomy and self-governance. The list goes on and on…
- The Costa Rican CULTURE itself IS THERAPEUTIC. Take the pressure down a notch. Slow down to connect with yourself and those around you. Live in an environment integrated with nature. Prioritize community. Support and be supported. Learn skills that build confidence and competence. Find within you what you have to offer the world around you.
All of that makes sense and sounds wonderful… but it “feels” so far from home!
How will I feel connected?
Direct flights from ATL (4 hrs), MIA & IAH (3hrs), NYC and LAX (5 hrs). We’re only 25 min from the airport once you land.
Our commitment for enrollment is 4 months at The Bridge and 6 months at NSA. Students say it flies by and about 80-85% of those who commit for the minimum time ask to stay longer.
Our commitment for enrollment is 4 months at The Bridge and 6 months at NSA. Students say it flies by and about 80-85% of those who commit for the minimum time ask to stay longer.
Need a medical leave from your home school, boarding school or university? NSA & The Bridge are perfect for that too - take a time out to recenter, reset healthy routines, build up your skill sets in a more supportive environment and then head back to school rejuvenated and ready.
NSA’s annual calendar is 5 academic terms. That means home visits happen about every 8-9 weeks with 2 week holiday breaks in July and December. The opportunities to spend time with family, travel together, even attend your favorite summer camp you’ve been going to since a child - these opportunities are ALL possible at NSA.
Our academic terms are broken up with a monthly adventure trip in the middle. These digital detoxes are fantastic opportunities to break up the academic routines and bond socially.
Whether kayaking or hiking in one of Costa Rica’s amazing national parks… or exploring the cultural riches of Panama City, Panama, these adventure trips are often the biggest and best highlights of our student’s experiences as they gain confidence, perspective, and lots of memories with their NSA peers and staff.
Before you know it, you’ll be standing at the podium, reflecting on the last few months of your life. How do you want to remember it?
Whether kayaking or hiking in one of Costa Rica’s amazing national parks… or exploring the cultural riches of Panama City, Panama, these adventure trips are often the biggest and best highlights of our student’s experiences as they gain confidence, perspective, and lots of memories with their NSA peers and staff.
Before you know it, you’ll be standing at the podium, reflecting on the last few months of your life. How do you want to remember it?