# The Bridge Costa Rica

> The Bridge Costa Rica is a supportive gap program helping young adults find their way forward through immersive real-world experiences.

## Pages
- [The Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/)
- [Academic Opportunities](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/academic-opportunities)
- [Apply](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/apply)
- [Aventuras](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/aventuras)
- [Blog](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog)
- [Campus for Young Men](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/campus-for-young-men)
- [Campus for Young Women](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/campus-for-young-women)
- [College-acceptances](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/college-acceptances)
- [Community](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/community)
- [Community Service](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/community-service)
- [Contact Us](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/contact-us)
- [Cultural Immersion](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/cultural-immersion)
- [Daniel-acuna](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/daniel-acuna)
- [Danny-bio](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/danny-bio)
- [Heather-tracy](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/heather-tracy)
- [Hilde-bio](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/hilde-bio)
- [Internships](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/internships)
- [Life After The Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/life-after-the-bridge)
- [Life Skills](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/life-skills)
- [Media](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/media)
- [Meet Our Team](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/meet-our-team)
- [Old-academic-opportunities](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/old-academic-opportunities)
- [Old-text-for-philosophy-page](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/old-text-for-philosophy-page)
- [Ownership & Leadership](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/ownership--leadership)
- [Parent Portal](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/parent-portal)
- [Participants](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/participants)
- [Path](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/path)
- [Philosophy](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/philosophy)
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/photo-gallery)
- [Podcasts](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/podcasts)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/privacy-policy)
- [Research & Publications](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/research--publications)
- [Resume](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/resume)
- [Schedule & Lifestyle](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/schedule--lifestyle)
- [Self](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/self)
- [Spanish](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/spanish)
- [Support](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/support)
- [Testimonials](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/testimonials)
- [The Bridge Resume](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/the-bridge-resume)
- [The-quick-facts](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/the-quick-facts)
- [Videos](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/videos)
- [Well-Rounded Self](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/well-rounded-self)
- [Why Costa Rica?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/why-costa-rica)
- [Why The Bridge?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/why-the-bridge)
- [World](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/world)

## Blog Posts
- [Note from Dr. Danny about Being BriBri](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/note-from-dr-danny-about-being-bribri)
- [Being BriBri](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/being-bribri)
- [Rob Speaks About Why the Bridge Worked for Him ](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/rob-speaks-about-why-the-bridge-worked-for-him)
- [Site Visit Reflections by Saul Rudman, M.S.Ed.](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/site-visit-reflections-by-saul-rudman-msed)
- [Aventura: Being one of the firsts... from San Jeronimo to Chirripo](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/aventura-being-one-of-the-firsts-from-san-jeronimo-to-chirripo)
- [How the Resume I Built at the Bridge Improved My College Acceptances and Earned Me More Scholarships Than I Ever Imagined! ](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/how-the-resume-i-built-at-the-bridge-improved-my-college-acceptances-and-earned-me-more-scholarships-than-i-ever-imagined)
- [The True Meaning of Responsibility](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-true-meaning-of-responsibility)
- [What is the research saying about gap programs?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/what-is-the-research-saying-about-gap-programs)
- [Lesson in Rural Tourism from St. Jeronimo Aventura](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/lesson-in-rural-tourism-from-st-jeronimo-aventura)
- [Romeria Pilgrimage in Costa Rica](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/romeria-pilgrimage-in-costa-rica)
- [Meaningful Connections Through Meaningful Service](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/meaningful-connections-through-meaningful-service)
- [Connecting Through Service](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/connecting-through-service)
- [The Pura Vida Experience](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-pura-vida-experience)
- [Cross Cultural Connections with local Costa Rican Young Adults Like Us](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/cross-cultural-connections-with-local-costa-rican-young-adults-like-us)
- [Learning By Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/learning-by-stepping-out-of-my-comfort-zone)
- [A Meeting with the Bribri](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/a-meeting-with-the-bribri)
- [Finding Passion by Doing](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/finding-passion-by-doing)
- [Trading Places with the Bribri](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/trading-places-with-the-bribri)
- [Hermit Crabs & Supportive Immersion](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/hermit-crabs-supportive-immersion)
- [A Tribute to Bijagua after Hurricane Otto](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/a-tribute-to-bijagua-after-hurricane-otto)
- [Coffee in Los Altos de Naranjo](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/coffee-in-los-altos-de-naranjo)
- [Aventura in  San Jerónimo](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/aventura-in-san-jeronimo)
- [Vamos a la playa!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/vamos-a-la-playa)
- ["Coming of Age in Foreign Lands"](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/coming-of-age-in-foreign-lands)
- [A secret revealed: why are cultural immersions therapeutic?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/a-secret-revealed-why-are-cultural-immersions-therapeutic)
- [The Seed Pod:The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-podthe-bridge-gap-community-podcast)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-ANPCK)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-xXBCu)
- [Driver's Seat, Back Seat, Passenger's Seat](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/drivers-seat-back-seat-passengers-seat)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-2aBPm)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-O26zi)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-iwXNB)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-mETlp)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-Qmfry)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-gAdgh)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-m4bqh)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-yp96S)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-J6OOO)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-SfL0P)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-XakSM)
- [The Seed Pod: The Bridge Gap Community Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-the-bridge-gap-community-podcast-5b3XL)
- [The Seed Pod # 18 Ending Well](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-seed-pod-18-ending-well)
- [The Belly of the Whale and Positive Disintegrations](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-belly-of-the-whale-and-positive-disintegrations)
- [Brilliant People you should Listen to](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/brilliant-people-you-should-listen-to)
- [Passion Excites Learning](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/passion-excites-learning)
- [Education of Desire and Appreciation](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/education-of-desire-and-appreciation)
- [53%!!!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/53)
- [The Dangers of Living Vicariously](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-dangers-of-living-vicariously)
- [Danny's TEDx Talk: Living Ecosystems of Learning](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/dannys-tedx-talk-living-ecosystems-of-learning)
- [Supportive Immersion: The Use of Transformative Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning to Address Social Trends in the 21st Century](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/supportive-immersion-the-use-of-transformative-cross-cultural-experiential-learning-to-address-social-trends-in-the-21st-century)
- [Creative Projects as a "Quaranteam"!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/creative-projects-as-a-quaranteam)
- [Dr. Danny Recio gives an overview of the Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/dr-danny-recio-gives-an-overview-of-the-bridge)
- [Student-Produced Campus Tour of Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/student-produced-campus-tour-of-bridge)
- [2020 Bridge Gap Program Campus Tour](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/2020-bridge-gap-program-campus-tour)
- [Going to Sleep for a while...](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/going-to-sleep-for-a-while)
- [Back to the Bridge!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/back-to-the-bridge)
- [2 New Apartments - Open for business!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/2-new-apartments-open-for-business)
- [Find something within you & offer it to the world around you!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/find-something-within-you-offer-it-to-the-world-around-you)
- [A participant shares how he found meaning that mattered through his internship](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/a-participant-shares-how-he-found-meaning-that-mattered-through-his-internship)
- [Is a Gap Year really for us?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/is-a-gap-year-really-for-us)
- [The Bridge - Fast Facts with Danny Recio!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-fast-facts-with-danny-recio)
- [How to Choose a Gap Year Program When You Need More Than Just Travel](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-gap-year-program-when-you-need-more-than-just-travel)
- [From languishing to flourishing: Finding the path to mental fitness](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/from-languishing-to-flourishing-finding-the-path-to-mental-fitness)
- ["Every young adult should take this class!"](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/every-young-adult-should-take-this-class)
- ["I learned gratitude and work ethic"](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/i-learned-gratitude-and-work-ethic)
- [Finding Hope and Healing: Life After The Bridge!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/finding-hope-and-healing-life-after-the-bridge)
- [Mi casa es su casa! Take a look at our BRAND NEW House Tour Video!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/mi-casa-es-su-casa-take-a-look-at-our-brand-new-house-tour-video)
- [Afraid to Take a Gap Year Abroad? Here’s What Supportive Programs Offer](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/afraid-to-take-a-gap-year-abroad-heres-what-supportive-programs-offer)
- [How Gap Year Programs Can Support Mental Health and Personal Growth](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/how-gap-year-programs-can-support-mental-health-and-personal-growth)
- [Emerging Adults: What's Really Going On?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/emerging-adults-whats-really-going-on)
- [How The Soulful Influence of Costa Rica Revitalizes Emerging Adults Today](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/how-the-soulful-influence-of-costa-rica-revitalizes-emerging-adults-today)
- [Redefining Responsibility as the ability to respond!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/redefining-responsibility-as-the-ability-to-respond)
- [Responsibility Redefined:   The 5 Essential Skills for Your Response Toolkit](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/responsibility-redefined-the-5-essential-skills-for-your-response-toolkit)
- [The Bridge: Divergent Learning](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-divergent-learning)
- [Cultural Immersion: Turning the Worldview Upside Down!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/cultural-immersion-turning-the-worldview-upside-down)
- [Student Spotlight - Landon T.](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/student-spotlight-landon-t)
- [The Power of Internships!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-power-of-internships)
- [Best Gap Year Programs for Young Adults Struggling with Anxiety or Depression](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/best-gap-year-programs-for-young-adults-struggling-with-anxiety-or-depression)
- [Seeing "The Good Side in Humanity"](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/seeing-the-good-side-in-humanity)
- [Why Choose Costa Rica for your Supportive GAP?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/why-choose-costa-rica-for-your-supportive-gap)
- [Students return from weeklong Aventura](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/students-return-from-weeklong-aventura)
- [College Counseling at The Bridge Costa Rica](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/college-counseling-at-the-bridge-costa-rica)
- [The Bridge in the International Therapist Directory](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-in-the-international-therapist-directory)
- [Life After The Bridge: Alumni Perspectives](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/life-after-the-bridge-alumni-perspectives)
- [A New Chapter Begins at The Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/a-new-chapter-begins-at-the-bridge)
- [The Bridge Featured in the Fear | Less Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-featured-in-the-fear-less-podcast)
- [The Bridge for Young Women: Coming March 2025](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-for-young-women-coming-march-2025)
- [How a Supportive Gap Year Abroad Can Help Anxious Young Adults Thrive](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/how-a-supportive-gap-year-abroad-can-help-anxious-young-adults-thrive)
- [Traditional Gap Year Programs vs. Supportive Gap Year Programs: What’s the Difference?](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/traditional-gap-year-programs-vs-supportive-gap-year-programs-whats-the-difference)
- [The Bridge at Small Boarding Schools Association](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-at-small-boarding-schools-association)
- [Getting off the couch and joining the gym of life](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/getting-off-the-couch-and-joining-the-gym-of-life)
- [Life After The Bridge: Reflections from James, 2012](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/life-after-the-bridge-reflections-from-james-2012)
- [Our New House for Young Women Comes to Life!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/our-new-house-for-young-women-comes-to-life)
- [The Bridge on Head Inside Mental Health Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-on-head-inside-mental-health-podcast)
- [Coming This Fall: University Credit Through WCU!](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/coming-this-fall-university-credit-through-wcu)
- [Celebrating Independence, Celebrating Growth](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/celebrating-independence-celebrating-growth)
- [Global Collaboration: The Bridge at YATA and Beyond](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/global-collaboration-the-bridge-at-yata-and-beyond)
- [Discovering Direction: Inside Life-Paths Design](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/discovering-direction-inside-life-paths-design)
- [Gratitude for a Meaningful Year of Growth in 2025](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/gratitude-for-a-meaningful-year-of-growth-in-2025)
- [Starting the Year Abroad: What Young Adults Gain](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/starting-the-year-abroad-what-young-adults-gain)
- [Why A Gap Year Is An Intentional Step Forward](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/why-a-gap-year-is-an-intentional-step-forward)
- [Parent Reflections on The Bridge Costa Rica](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/parent-reflections-on-the-bridge-costa-rica)
- [New Video Documents Gap Journey at The Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/new-video-documents-gap-journey-at-the-bridge)
- [Proud Parent Letter: Young Women at The Bridge](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/proud-parent-letter-young-women-at-the-bridge)
- [Our Director Travels to Young Adult Conferences](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/our-director-travels-to-young-adult-conferences)
- [The Bridge Costa Rica: In One Word](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-costa-rica-in-one-word)
- [Young Adults Benefit from More Time Before College](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/young-adults-benefit-from-more-time-before-college)
- [The Bridge Featured on The Reframe Podcast](https://www.bridgeyoungadults.com/blog/the-bridge-featured-on-the-reframe-podcast)