Latest at UWC Costa Rica:

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  • Connection and Creativity for a Lifetime

    Last week, UWC Costa Rica hosted the vibrant Community Day Camp, an event led by the Residential Life Program designed to foster a strong sense of belonging and connection among our students and staff.
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Latest at UWC Costa Rica

  • Connection and Creativity for a Lifetime

    UWC Costa Rica
    Last week, UWC Costa Rica hosted the vibrant Community Day Camp, an event led by the Residential Life Program designed to foster a strong sense of belonging and connection among our students and staff.
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  • Green Schools National Network Workshop at UWC Costa Rica

    UWC Costa Rica
    Last week, we kicked off the school year for staff with a special visit from the Green Schools National Network (GSNN) due to our Strategic Plan, Strategic Line 1: “Cultivating a holistic, experiential, and sustainability-based educational model."
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  • Agents of Change at CTP San Isidro

    UWC Costa Rica
    On Saturday, August 24th, students from the Technical Professional College (CTP) of San Isidro de Heredia participated in an intensive Changemakers workshop led by students from UWC Costa Rica.
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  • UWC Costa Rica is a Great Place to Work

    UWC Costa Rica
    It fills us with pride and joy to announce that UWC Costa Rica has obtained the prestigious Great Place to Work certification.
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  • UWC In the Media: June, 2024

    UWC Costa Rica
    Take a look at all the showcases of UWC Costa Rica on local and international media.
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  • Bald for a Cause

    Bald for a Cause 2024

    UWC Costa Rica
    More than 50 students shaved heads and donated hair for cancer patient wigs. This empathy-driven event fosters community support and personal growth, reinforcing understanding of cancer struggles.
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  • Recap of “We Are United” Launch

    UWC Costa Rica
    The launch of "We Are United" celebrated community, commitment, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.
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  • Mariposas del Golfo: Empowering Women through Sustainable Tourism

    Community Action Week Recap

    UWC Costa Rica
    In a vibrant display of unity and commitment to sustainable development, our students, teachers, and part of the staff developed our Community Action Week, spanning the seven provinces of Costa Rica.
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  • UWC Nominated for Second Nobel Peace Prize

    UWC Costa Rica
    Once again, United World Colleges (UWC), internationally recognized for its commitment to education as a catalyst for peace and sustainability, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
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  • First Years Camp: Fostering Community and Global Connections

    UWC Costa Rica
    This is a summary of what was experienced during the first-year camp, a space where students could strengthen their bonds, break stereotypes and expand their social circles.
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  • A New Mission for UWC Costa Rica 

    UWC Costa Rica
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  • Navigating Digital Sustainability: Small Steps, Big Impact

    UWC Costa Rica
    UWC Costa Rica actively promotes "Digital Sustainability" – a concept focusing on reducing our digital carbon footprint. The journey involves a collective effort from the community to reshape consumption and communication behaviors.
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  • Passing of Per Grieg Sr.

    UWC Costa Rica
    With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of UWC Costa Rica’s long-time, special benefactor, Per Grieg Sr.
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  • Launching our 2022-2023 Impact Report

    Mauricio Viales
    We proudly present our Impact Report as a continued accountability, appreciation, and inspiration piece representing the many voices that make this community. We have much to celebrate and look forward to in the coming years, and yet, we understand that the work we do today is the groundwork for a better and more sustainable future.
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Starting Your UWC Journey

  • Applying to UWC via National Committees

    UWC Costa Rica
    In this newsletter, we'll focus on how to apply to UWC Costa Rica through your national committee. This route offers a unique opportunity to connect with your local UWC community and gain valuable insights into the application process.
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  • Applying to UWC via GSP

    UWC Costa Rica

    Applications are about to open,     and potential students must get informed and ready to start the application process. Let's explore how to apply via the Global Selection Programme (GSP) in more detail!
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  • Getting Ready for Your UWC Costa Rica Journey

    UWC Costa Rica
    Applying to our College can be a bit daunting, as the process tends to be longer than that of other traditional high schools and colleges, but it is totally worth it. Make sure to subscribe to our Admissions Newsletter for more resources, and don't hesitate to write to us if you have any questions!
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Sustainability Corner

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UWC In The Media

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  • Estudiantes costarricenses podrán recibir una beca en UWC Costa Rica

    Su Lado Positivo
    Local TV program Su Lado Positivo explains our innovative educational model and how the possibility for Costa Ricans to obtain scholarships.

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  • Estudiantes del mundo eligen Costa Rica para terminar su secundaria

    Revista Vida y Éxito
    Local magazine Vida y Éxito discovers why students worldwide choose Costa Rica to finish high school.

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  • Estudiantes del mundo eligen Costa Rica para terminar su secundaria ¿Descubra por qué?

    Delfino.cr
    Local news outlet Delfino.cr discovers why students worldwide choose Costa Rica to finish high school.

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  • Estudiantes internacionales eligen Costa Rica para terminar su secundaria ¿Descubra por qué?

    Revista Summa
    Local magazine Summa discovers why students worldwide choose Costa Rica to finish high school.

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  • Jóvenes de secundaria podrán optar por becas para estudiar en uno de los mejores colegios del mundo ubicado en Costa Rica

    CRC 89.1
    Local radio CRC 89.1 showcases the opportunity for high school students to be elected for scholarships to study at one of the best schools in the world, Costa Rica.

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Alum Impact Stories

  • Max von Hippel '15 from the United States

    UWC Costa Rica
    "I went through much personal growth as a result of UWC. I ended up not becoming an engineer and doing a much more theoretical degree. And now working on things that I would argue have a pretty broad social impact are [...] all based off of that kind of individual formative experience at UWC." - Max von Hippel '15 from the United States.




    Enjoy our 11th and LAST UWC Stories video now on our Youtube Channel ✨

    A big recognition to all of our alums who shared their stories before, during, and after UWC Costa Rica to highlight the diverse experiences and paths that make up our community. Created in conjunction with Andrés Bronnimann '13 ⚡
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  • Anna Bognadok ‘17

    Anna Bognadok ‘17 from Ukraine

    UWC Costa Rica
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  • Azucena López ‘15

    Azucena López ‘15 from Costa Rica

    UWC Costa Rica
    “UWC will always be marked in my heart because it was the place where I was able to discover that dreams can surpass limits and boundaries." - Azucena López ‘15
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  • Bibi Aseeya Mohamed ‘18

    Bibi Aseeya Mohamed ‘18 from Guyana

    UWC Costa Rica
    I was brought back to UWC Costa Rica “virtually” this summer as I helped plan and facilitate some of the bonding activities for orientation. 
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  • Sena Voncujovi ‘13 and Pele Voncujovi

    Sena Voncujovi ‘13 and Pele Voncujovi from Ghana and Japan

    UWC Costa Rica
    During the summer of 2015, Sena and Pele Voncujovi collaborated with Middlebury College Professor Germain (Gigi) Gatewood and Visiting Artist Sunita Prasad to collect footage for a short documentary “ReVodution.”
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  • Tara Hermez ‘09

    Tara Hermez ‘09 from Lebannon

    UWC Costa Rica
    Upon graduating from UWC Costa Rica, I moved back home to Lebanon to work as a volunteer in a refugee camp in the south of Lebanon on a project that empowered Palestinian refugees between the ages of 8 to 16 on the importance of non-violent communication.
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  • Victoria Marambio ‘10

    Victoria Marambio ‘10 from Chile

    UWC Costa Rica
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  • Liza Gashi '09 from Kosovo

    UWC Costa Rica
    "I've reached the point where I'm in a position where I can make a difference. And I'm trying to live every day my mission, but also to live that vision of UWC, of providing changemakers across the world..." - Liza Gashi '09 from Kosovo.
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