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The Bridge is a unique blend of a gap program - offering cultural immersion, community service, language, adventure travel, and internship opportunities - and a supportive community - providing group and individual therapy as well as a strong sense of safety and guidance toward independence.
The difference we make shows in the confidence and skills our students develop, the smiles and hope in the local Ticos we support, and the doors that open to our students' futures. The results are not only evident in how the students feel and act, but they are tangible and reflect amazingly well on paper as they write their college and job applications. We provide the kinds of experiences that colleges and employers seek! Look below to see some examples of what our program offers: |
Academic
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While The Bridge offers highly experiential learning opportunities, it is essential for us that our students continue to stay engaged in academic endeavors, and accomplish important academic milestones so they open doors for the future.
College Applications Coming to The Bridge is a wonderful choice when considering boosting up a college application. We offer college counseling, support the students throughout the entire process, and the vast majority of the time get incredible results and a lot of scholarship offers. Transferable College Courses Students interested in beginning or continuing with their college education can take university classes while at The Bridge. We are connected with two universities which offer dozens of courses taught in English, fully transferable to US universities. High School Diploma Young adults who need a few credits in order to complete their high school diploma can attend New Summit Academy to receive a high quality, Multiple Intelligences infused, Project Based Learning driven education. All completed credits are accredited by AdvancEd in the USA. |
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Internships
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the profession of your dreams? We have been lucky enough to provide that for dozens of young adults. Thanks to the welcoming tightly knit culture we live in, and the amazing connections we have, our students get true hands-on experience and build an impressive resume that opens doors to many schools and jobs.
"The hands on experience was so helpful, pretty much anything you could think would be put together. Once I knew what I wanted to learn I could engage and see it through. We talked a lot about responsibility and how to be a functional adult, and I was able to put that into action at the wildlife refuge. It was a safe environment where I could put myself out there and learn from that real world experience." -Bridge Graduate 
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Aventuras
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The fondest most memorable moments of students’ time at The Bridge tend to come from Aventuras. These week-long trips to rural communities all across Costa Rica highlight everything The Bridge is about: service, community, cultural immersion, exercising positive values and hard work.
Visiting a secluded indigenous village and taking part of their mystical traditions, working on the protection of leatherback sea turtles, or going fishing with the locals of a sustainable fishing village, are some of the amazing experiences students get to have. Take a few minutes and get a feel for the power of these experiences with these Aventura videos and photos: |
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Testimonials
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Hear from Bridge Participants...In their Own Words:
“I’m learning more about myself, learning important life skills, practicing Spanish, living more independently with a crucial safety net, and gaining confidence that I’ll succeed outside of here.” -Bridge Participant |
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