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Costa Rican Culture Of Love, Melissa Johnson Oct 2024

Costa Rican Culture Of Love, Melissa Johnson

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

This collection of photographs explores how the collectivist and vibrant culture of Costa Rica manifests as a profound sense of love, shared among humans, animals, and the land. This project celebrates the spirit of Costa Rica as a whole, where human connection, respect for the environment, and a genuine sense of community intertwine.


A Story To Tell: My Unforgettable Experience, Isabela Jimenez Oct 2024

A Story To Tell: My Unforgettable Experience, Isabela Jimenez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

A personal reflection about an unforgettable, eye-opening experience in Costa Rica. Meeting locals in different destinations, learning new lessons.


Global Parallels: A Reflection On Civil Rights And Ethical Consumerism In Costa Rica, Anonymous Oct 2024

Global Parallels: A Reflection On Civil Rights And Ethical Consumerism In Costa Rica, Anonymous

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

This reflection on the First to Go trip to Costa Rica examines the civil rights issues faced in the country. In particular, it highlights the significant parallels with the United States, especially concerning immigrant communities. During our time there we specifically talked about the exploitation of immigrant labor on pineapple plantations by corporations like Del Monte. This trip underscored my understanding of ethical consumerism and a new approach to mindful purchasing.


What Is A "Pure Life"?, Ailani Anglin Oct 2024

What Is A "Pure Life"?, Ailani Anglin

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

A personal reflection about encountering new experiences in Costa Rica. The comparision between living in Costa Rica and the U.S, how fortunate we are to have many opportunities in this country.


Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Natalia Zevallos Oct 2024

Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Natalia Zevallos

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

Short poem about the unique experiences while in Costa Rica.


Esa Mariposa, Carolina Hernandez Oct 2024

Esa Mariposa, Carolina Hernandez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

This free-write poem was written with a purpose of making meaning of the Blue Morpho butterfly I continuously saw abroad in Costa Rica. Being able to have captivating conversations with locals all while being comforted by the country’s blanket of communal love was an unforgettable experience. As a metaphor for change, growth, and transformation, I found this remarkable butterfly to be a highlight of my time in Costa Rica. As a symbol of my late father, it called for reflection and sitting with suppressed emotions. For that reason, I wanted to depict how its reappearing presence became a hopeful reminder …


Radical Love: Embracing Connection And Dismantleing Shame, Lisette Gonzalez Oct 2024

Radical Love: Embracing Connection And Dismantleing Shame, Lisette Gonzalez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

It is essential to maintain love, care, and connection in the face of oppressive systems. There needs to be a call for bravery to get through the challenges that many face, Costa Rica being one of them.


Introduction Oct 2024

Introduction

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

Inside the introduction of "Pure Vida: Reflections from Costa Rica", readers will find an illustration by Leyna Tran, “Meet the Team” section and a detailed table of contents, guiding readers through this edition.


Guess I’M The Fool, Tayler Pillo Oct 2024

Guess I’M The Fool, Tayler Pillo

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Untitled, Jadynn Lucero Oct 2024

Untitled, Jadynn Lucero

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Washington Square Park, Declan Condon Oct 2024

Washington Square Park, Declan Condon

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Gray Matter Graveyard, Adrian Carrol Oct 2024

Gray Matter Graveyard, Adrian Carrol

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You Choose What To See, Pamela Reyes Oct 2024

You Choose What To See, Pamela Reyes

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Pressing, Delaney White Oct 2024

Pressing, Delaney White

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Nowhere, Usa, J. R. Sloan Oct 2024

Nowhere, Usa, J. R. Sloan

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The Unconquerable, Marshall Sherman Oct 2024

The Unconquerable, Marshall Sherman

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The Whimsical Testimony Of A Six-Year-Old Vampire, Talia Jordan Oct 2024

The Whimsical Testimony Of A Six-Year-Old Vampire, Talia Jordan

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The Slurpee Store, Emma Higgins Oct 2024

The Slurpee Store, Emma Higgins

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Malleus, John Mccoy Oct 2024

Malleus, John Mccoy

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Lost, John Mccoy Oct 2024

Lost, John Mccoy

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Skull, John Mccoy Oct 2024

Skull, John Mccoy

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Sunlight Tucked Into Jars, Emily Brannon Oct 2024

Sunlight Tucked Into Jars, Emily Brannon

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As The Sea Caves In, Emma Bates Oct 2024

As The Sea Caves In, Emma Bates

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O’ Children Of Palestine, Amina Wood Oct 2024

O’ Children Of Palestine, Amina Wood

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We Beseech You, Reilly Wilcox Oct 2024

We Beseech You, Reilly Wilcox

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Fine Figure Of A Man, Reilly Wilcox Oct 2024

Fine Figure Of A Man, Reilly Wilcox

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Worn Shell, Sophia Weihman Oct 2024

Worn Shell, Sophia Weihman

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T4t, Newton Sweeney Oct 2024

T4t, Newton Sweeney

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In Ten Years Times, Amiah Stewart Oct 2024

In Ten Years Times, Amiah Stewart

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Double Wide Dreamin’, Amiah Stewart Oct 2024

Double Wide Dreamin’, Amiah Stewart

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