Hola (Hello) from Costa Rica! My name is Andrew. I am 22 years old and I am from Arlington, Virginia (really close to Washington, D.C.)! I lived in Virginia my entire life and went to college at the University of Virginia to study business. I love playing sports (like basketball, soccer, and golf), hiking and exploring nature, and cheering for Washington sports teams (go Commanders!). I now live in Costa Rica working as a Peace Corps Volunteer!
What is the Peace Corps? Peace Corps is a United States organization that places volunteers in other countries for 2 years to help people in those countries. I chose to join the Peace Corps because I wanted to experience another culture, learn how to speak another language, as well as help small businesses.
I live in a small village called Cabeceras with a local family. Cabeceras is up in the mountains surrounded by farmland and rainforests. My job here is to teach small businesses different skills to help them grow. I also teach kids in elementary school and high school about businesses and jobs. I do my entire job in Spanish too!
I love living in Costa Rica and I am super excited to share my experience with all of you!
Want to learn how to be a Peace Corps Volunteer like me? The Peace Corps is an international service network of volunteers, community members, host country partners, and staff who are driven by the agency’s mission of world peace and friendship. At the invitation of governments around the world, Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside community members on locally-prioritized projects. Learn how you can #ServeBoldy with the Peace Corps.
