Methodology

	Lisa Robertson (Ecology), Laura Zuniga (Spanish), Yalile Tabash (Spanish), Barbara Zuniga (Spanish), Zach McDuffie (Art).

The Spanish school in Playa Jaco was founded in 1997. Our goal was to take a creative approach to learning by combining aspects of a language school, adventure travel, and art workshop to create an unforgettable travel experience. To date we have hosted students from all across the United States, Canada, France, Germany, England, Holland, Iceland, French West Indies, Italy, and Australia. The school's innovative programs have been featured in guidebooks, magazines, and newspapers from the U.S.A. to Hong Kong.

"Traveling is one of the best learning experiences a person can have, and it is more enjoyable when you have someone that can answer your questions and show you things that you would have otherwise missed. I have had some of the most incredible times of my life here in Costa Rica…from swimming with a whale shark to watching a simultaneous moonset and sunrise from the top of Mt. Chirripo. We (the staff) love teaching students about Costa Rica and one of the best parts of the job is watching students make their own life-long memories."

-Zach McDuffie
Co-founder of the School in Playa Jaco

"Before I left for Costa Rica I had absolutely no idea what to expect and I definitely had no clue that the experience that I'd have would completely change some of the outlooks I had about my life. I find it amazing that you've created a place to give people this opportunity…incredible people from all over the world who together can share these experiences. You know, here and there everyone has an experience that they'll never forget, the so-called "time of my life", but I never believed you could have that for an entire month. Needless to say, it was surely the most incredible (and fastest) month ever."

-Bonnie Grubauer
student

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