How to find an internship in Costa Rica
If you’re looking for an internship in Costa Rica (or anywhere), the students at the University for Peace could teach you a thing or two. I was at their internship fair because the intern we hosted from them last year – Erika Graczyk, pictured above...
The Founding of the School
Leading up to our 65th Anniversary celebration next March, here is a look at the history of the founding of our school, as recorded by Mary Mendenhall in the Monteverde Jubilee Family Album) When everyone was situated in some kind of temporary housing in Monteverede...
Volunteers Make a Difference
Many years ago, Judy McKee visited Monteverde Friends School and shared the curriculum she was developing on whales. Then, as often happens, went away wondering if it would be implemented; if she had made a difference. Imagine her joy the day an envelope arrived from...
Bird Watching in Monteverde
It’s impossible not to do bird watching in Monteverde. Whether you’re sitting in “silence” at a Quaker meeting, trying to concentrate on a science lesson, or enjoying a passion-fruit cheesecake at Stella’s Bakery, they’re all...
Grade 6 Graduation
For a 12-year-old in Costa Rica, graduating from “Primeria” to “Collegio” is a major life milestone. Last week we celebrated our grade 6 class in the last-day assembly, as well as a dinner party for families and another surprise party for...
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