Activities

Photo of Faith Abiodun posing to the camera with a tree planted on UWC Costa Rica's future new campus

Faith Abiodun Mentioning UWC Costa Rica’s Sustainability Framework & New Campus

“Our Colleges find lots of ways to be authentic in their local environments. If you are a school in Costa Rica […] How do you lead authentically as a school… People, Stories & Awards Stories UWC Costa Rica

UWC Costa Rica’s Sustainability Framework

The following framework establishes sustainability in its broadest, most holistic sense as a mindset and ethical guideline for balance and well-being, embracing the concept of reciprocity. Putting sustainability and reciprocity… Policies, Structures & Goals Policies UWC Costa Rica

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UWC Costa Rica students become The Earth Prize 2023 Scholars

About Polygon: “Our solution is software that reduces excess consumer food waste caused by overlooked expiration dates. Every year, approximately 33% of purchased food is disposed of, with 20% caused… People, Stories & Awards Food waste & Sewage UWC Costa Rica

UWC Costa Rica educator eating an edible flower

Food for Thought: Experiential Education and Sustainability at UWC Costa Rica

Professional Development for teachers and Co-curricular staff Looking towards new educational paradigms that focus on creating bridges and interconnections between knowledge areas, we at UWC Costa Rica are asking ourselves:… Teaching skills for the Future New Curricula UWC Costa Rica

Student and two staff members smiling to the camera with a table filled with sustainable menstruation products

The Menstruation Project, Bringing Sustainable Menstruation Products to the Community

What initially began as a mere idea within the Agents of Change Camp has blossomed into a tangible reality, thanks to the dedication and vision of student Stella ’23 from… Events, Initiatives & Activism CAS & regular activities UWC Costa Rica

Refreshing UWC Costa Rica’s Brand With a Focus on Sustainability

Amid the update of our Mission, Core Values, and Principles and the construction of our New Campus, we have an excellent opportunity to refresh our institutional brand and communications, preparing… Reducing our Impacts Policies UWC Costa Rica

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Barrise Griffin ’14, the “Master of Disasters”

Learn more about Barrise Griffin ’14 from The Bahamas, UWC Costa Rica Alum, whose work focuses on climate change. She is featured in our video series “UWC Costa Rica Stories”,… People, Stories & Awards Stories UWC Costa Rica

Group photo os students and facilitator all wearing rain coats in the San Isidro Campus

Fostering Wellbeing: The RA Workshop on Individual and Planetary Wellbeing

Our dedicated Resident Assistants took part in an enlightening three-part workshop titled ‘Working Towards Individual and Planetary Wellbeing.’ This program, tailored to support our first-year students and their residences, was… Teaching skills for the Future Activism & Community Outreach UWC Costa Rica

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CASfeteria: Fostering Sustainability Through Responsible Food Practices

At UWC Costa Rica, the Co-Curricular Area plays a pivotal role in providing students with diverse activities that enrich their experiences throughout their time here. One such initiative, CASfeteria, spearheaded… Events, Initiatives & Activism CAS & regular activities UWC Costa Rica

Students and staff members in an organic farm during a sunny day

Community Action Week: Fostering Sustainable Impact

During Community Action Week, across 11 diverse Costa Rican communities, our students and faculty harnessed the power of sustainability to drive meaningful change. At the heart of these initiatives lies… Events, Initiatives & Activism Activism & Community Outreach UWC Costa Rica