While The Bridge offers highly experiential learning opportunities, it also provides robust study abroad experiences through for-credit college courses, resume-building certifications, college counseling and the possibility of completing a high school diploma. Here are more details on our academic offer:
Western Colorado University
Our partnership with Western Colorado University allows students at The Bridge to earn up to 6 college credits while participating in our supportive gap experience in Costa Rica. Students can enroll in two college-level courses taught by our Director, Dr. Danny Recio, who serves as faculty of record for Western Colorado University's Center for Learning and Innovation.
The course offerings include:
Dimensions of Healthy Living
Some of the best universities in the world, including Yale and Harvard, teach very popular courses on the science of wellbeing to help their young adults improve and develop healthily. At The Bridge, Danny has taught the popular course "Dimensions of Healthy Living" for years at Veritas University. The class explores nine key areas of young adult wellbeing, including physical health, emotional wellness, ethical behavior, relationships, executive functioning, civic engagement, and more.
Life-Paths Design
A hands-on, experiential course that brings vocational exploration to life through The Bridge’s signature programming - Aventuras, community service, internships, and cultural immersion - all framed through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The course combines professional interviews, hands-on field experiences, and guided reflection to help students identify strengths, personal values, and evolving career interests.
Dimensions of Healthy Living
Some of the best universities in the world, including Yale and Harvard, teach very popular courses on the science of wellbeing to help their young adults improve and develop healthily. At The Bridge, Danny has taught the popular course "Dimensions of Healthy Living" for years at Veritas University. The class explores nine key areas of young adult wellbeing, including physical health, emotional wellness, ethical behavior, relationships, executive functioning, civic engagement, and more.
Life-Paths Design
A hands-on, experiential course that brings vocational exploration to life through The Bridge’s signature programming - Aventuras, community service, internships, and cultural immersion - all framed through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The course combines professional interviews, hands-on field experiences, and guided reflection to help students identify strengths, personal values, and evolving career interests.
Veritas University
(Member of the LCI Education Network)
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Veritas University in San Jose, Costa Rica is a fully accredited and partner with numerous universities across the globe, receiving close to a thousand study abroad students every year.
Our partnership with Veritas allows students:
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Professional Certifications
Students at The Bridge may choose to pursue a range of professional certifications while completing internships, service and academic opportunities. Past certificates have included Wilderness First Aid, Scuba Diving, and Esthetician Certification.
College Counseling |
High School Diploma |
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The Bridge provides college counseling for students interested in applying or reapplying to college. Our Certified College Counselor is an expert in guiding Bridge students to use their experience with us to boost their application.
To learn more about why taking a gap year improves a college application and examples of colleges our students are accepted to, read: College Acceptances |
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, small boarding school, US college prep education. All completed credits are accredited by Cognia in the USA. With an average class size of 3-6, students enrolled in classes at New Summit Academy receive individualized attention to meet their high school graduation requirements.
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