Olivia Salinardo's Volunteer Story

Name: Olivia Salinardo

Age: 19

From: United States

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Upon my arrival, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect as a new volunteer but I quickly felt at home in the dorm.

Working in an elementary school, I was fortunate enough to meet so many amazing students and teachers. I primarily worked with first, second, third and forth graders and loved every second of it! I also adored my teacher, Nela, a great educator. She helped me with my Spanish and I helped her with my English, which was a great trade off.

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The past two weeks I have spent in San Ramon, Costa Rica have been incredible. Upon my arrival, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect as a new volunteer but I quickly felt at home in the dorm. Working in an elementary school, I was fortunate enough to meet so many amazing students and teachers.

I primarily worked with first, second, third and forth graders and loved every second of it! I also adored my teacher, Nela, a great educator. She helped me with my Spanish and I helped her with my English, which was a great trade off.

At night, I taught an adult English class and had wonderful, passionate students who were excited about learning the language.

I was extremely nervous to enter an environment with adults, some older than me, but they were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic. Overall, I am so glad I decided to come to Costa Rica and cannot wait to visit again!