Written by Central America Overseas Educators, Andy & Jubitza
👋 Hola!
Andy and Jubitza here, writing to you from Portland, Oregon. We’ve been in training for the last couple of days, with a few more to go before setting off on this awesome adventure ahead of us. Here’s a quick rundown of who we are and what excites us about the next three months:
Andy is from Wyoming and recently completed a program on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, where he guided students through service projects in the community and engaged with unique cultural experiences. He’s traveled extensively throughout Central and South America and loves sharing stories of his time in Guatemala and Ecuador. In his free time, Andy is an avid climber and enjoys jujitsu and motorcycles. He’s most excited about returning to the country that made him fall in love with Latin America and seeing where and how the students choose to travel during their time there.
Jubitza is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, but has spent time in Denver hiking and exploring the nonprofit world. She has traveled throughout Central and South America, visiting family and guiding experiential education programs. When she’s not in the field, Jubitza enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, or dancing with her friends. She’s looking forward to surfing with the students and staying curious throughout the various locations the group will experience together.
As our travels are coming up, we wanted to share with you some of our favorite travel tips!
- Live in your stretch zone! Pushing ourselves in new environments while also respecting our boundaries is key to making the most of these new experiences.
- Problems that arise are opportunities for solutions! Whatever situation we find ourselves in, we can address the challenges and move forward as long as we don’t allow ourselves to get caught up in the complications.
- Embrace the magic! Let’s make the most of our time together and savor every new experience we encounter.
Guatemala and Costa Rica are beautiful countries with rich cultures and wonderful people. We can’t wait to meet you soon and begin this journey together.
