Amidst the hugs, laughter, and memories, we met some alums who share a much more special bond. Alexis Lanza ’08 (Belize) and Sondre Skarsten ’09 (Norway) met on campus back
“To what extent have women’s and girls’ rights been upheld in Afghanistan following the fall of the elected democratic government in 2021?” It was not merely an academic question, but
Binayak Raj Pande ’17 (Nepal) is a living example of how lasting the UWC impact can be on a person. He arrived in Costa Rica nervous and filled with uncertainty,
Freddy GarcÃa ’25 (Venezuela) inspires us with a realistic and emotional TEDx talk about the voices of the silent majority in Latin America. He highlighted the challenges that millions of
The Class of 2025 chose to express their two-year journey at their Graduation Ceremony in the form of a combined speech delivered live to over 600 audience members and over
For nearly two decades, Mery González, our beloved tÃa, has served UWC Costa Rica. As one of the College’s longest-serving staff members, Mery has been a steady, kind presence in
The convergence of cultures at UWC Costa Rica doesn’t just reshape views, it encourages self-expression. This poem is a reflective ode to the tight-knit global community and cherished personal moments.
Hugs, laughs, tears, and many, many haircuts. Bald for a Cause has become a tradition in UWC Costa Rica. Every year, many first-year students and some staff members shave their
The move to our new campus in San Isidro de Heredia isn’t just a construction project—it’s the deepening of our commitment to the UWC principle of “learning from each other.”
Leontina Trajkoska ’26 (North Macedonia), who grew up in Skopje, the capital city, was waiting at a bus stop with two of her friends when they asked her, “Leontina, why