Costa Rica

Stories from Costa Rica

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Costa Rica.

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Kat Joiner in a garden in Senegal
These 4 returned Volunteers continue to be inspired by their Peace Corps service
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Integration: The Backbone of a Quality Service
Nancy T.

How PCV, Nancy, integrated into her community of service and the gifts she received.

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Rain or Shine, the Game Goes On
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During this season of Olympic Games we reflect on the positive impact of sport. Joel, a PCV serving in the southern most region of Costa Rica from 2015-2017 shares how he bonded with his community over football.

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PCV Michael Ivy
Finding empowerment as an LGBTQ+ Volunteer in Costa Rica
Michael Ivy

When I was young, I found other guys attractive. I didn’t know what those feelings meant, though, because I didn’t have the language for it then.

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Peace Corps' Virtual Service Pilot makes impact in Costa Rica
Samara B.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Samara B. continues to serve Costa Rica through Peace Corps' Virtual Service Pilot. We interviewed her about her experience helping her country of service from afar.

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Hispanic female Peace Corps volunteer review paper documents with two female community members outside in Guatemala
Diverse Perspectives: The Hispanic Volunteer Experience
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September 15 to October 15 is nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Checking my privilege as an LGBTQ+ Volunteer
Mychal Castro

June is an important month for me as an LGBTQ+ Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

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“Give Peace (Corps) a Chance”!
Nancy T.

LEGACY STORY: We are featuring stories of Volunteers who have interesting ties to the agency. PCV, Nancy, has three generations of Peace Corps Volunteers in her family. The stories of her sister and son inspired her to join the agency and serve in Costa Rica.

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Opportunity For All
John and Susie P.

JumpStart is an intensive four-week long English Camp designed to empower students with the knowledge, academic skills and confidence to make a successful transition to high school. In 2020, PCVs hosted 20 camps throughout Costa Rica. Check out John and Susie's story.

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Gaining More than English Skills
Katie B.

JumpStart is an intensive four-week long English Camp designed to empower students with the knowledge, academic skills and confidence to make a successful transition to high school. In 2020, PCVs hosted 20 camps throughout Costa Rica. Check out Katie B.'s story.

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