In honor of Winterline’s first program in Africa, we’ve decided to focus this week’s blog exclusively on the incredible photos from Rwanda! Squad 3 has been having an incredible time exploring the town and bonding with the locals through their homestays. This week, the students used some of their free time to go on safari and see beautiful animals up close and personal. See for yourself!
Safari selfieSquad 3 on safariGiraffe in RwandaSafari readyElephant close upZebras, too | Photo By: Whitfield SmithLeon and James on safariWhit and James on safariA cow full of love | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenRwandan homestay | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenEmma with her host family and FA HilleviWalks in RwandaEmma and FA Hillevi with host motherAshley and Lauren with Rwandan hostsLauren hanging out with the kidsBonding with the kidsLauren in RwandaCarter in Rwanda | Photo By: Micah ZimmermanStrolling through townJames and Micah preparing dinnerStreets of Rwanda | Photo By: Leon LouwCity views | Photo By: Leon LouwLearning from the locals | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniSherly, Alexandra, and Emmie in RwandaMaking friends | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniFA James with Carter, Eli, and their dessertsGroup photo!A local dressmaker at the market | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonDinner duty | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonTime for washing | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonHomestay in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonAlexandra with her weaving
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
Happy Friday! This week, Squad 1 is off the grid trekking the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern India. Before taking off on this adventure, the students got a course in disaster medicine from the Hanifl Centre. Last week, Squad 2 went through this course, so we’re excited to share photos from their experience. Check out the gorgeous mountain views and examples of life-saving techniques!
Meanwhile, we’re thrilled that, for the first time ever, our students are in Rwanda! Squad 3 is onto the Africa portion of their gap year; after Rwanda, they’re headed to South Africa. For now, the students are living in homestays and exploring the culture of Kigali through artisan skills like cooking and baking, dance, and farming. Stay tuned to keep up with their adventures!
Zoe, Alyssa, and Lauren in BangkokA biker in India | Photo By: Liam McIlwainSquad 3 boys playing soccer in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonRwandan village | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonViews in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonViews in Rwanda | Photo By: Sherly BudimanRwanda at dusk | Photo By: Sherly BudimanSightseeing in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonBikers in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonStreet views in Rwanda | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonPablo and Eli at the Taj Mahal | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonJared, Justin, Liam and Veronica at the Old Delhi Food Walk | Photo By: Devin DuffyHowling monkey | Photo By: Lucas MassoloLiam at the Taj MahalLauren with her marble inlay project | Photo By: Devin DuffyLauren with her decorated cake | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonJustin at the Taj Mahal | Photo By: Liam McIlwainJason, Lauren, and Zoe | Photo By: Jessica CastellanLiam, Alyssa, Jessica, and Jason showing off their boots | Photo By: Jessica CastellanViews from the Indian Himalaya | Photo By: Jessica CastellanHimalayan views | Photo By: Alyssa CophamAlyssa in the HimalayaHimalayan views | Photo By: Alyssa CophamSquad 3 baking dessert | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDesserts made by Squad 3 | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonAlexandra decorating a cakeLeon, Eli, Alexandra and James ready to bakeBollywood dance class | Photo By: Devin DuffyBollywood dance class | Photo By: Devin DuffyBangkok at night | Photo By: Alexandra Johansson
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
Our three squads are spread across three different countries this week, and they’re each practicing different skills. Squad 1 is nearing the end of their time in Cambodia, where they took a class in bicycle maintenance before riding to Angkor Wat. They also took a class at Phare Circus School, then split up to pursue advanced skills. Our students had a choice between a 5-day meditation retreat, bicycle touring in Battambang, or getting an Advanced Open Water SCUBA certified off the coast.
Meanwhile, Squad 2 is in Nan, Thailand, where they learned the sport of Muay Thai boxing! The students also got to practice weaving and pottery, and spent some free time exploring the beauty of the countryside. Finally, Squad 3 is in Northern India, where they’ll be trekking the foothills of the Himalayas. Before taking off on this adventure, the students are getting a course in disaster medicine from the Hanifl Centre. It sure has been a busy and exciting week: see for yourself through the eyes (and photos) of our students!
Zoe learning bike maintenance | Photo By: Liam McIlwainStreets of Thailand | Photo By: Alyssa CophamJason and Alyssa practice Muay ThaiCity views in Bangkok | Photo By: Alyssa CophamTemple ruins | Photo By: Liam McIlwainLiam learns to weaveLauren weaves textiles | Photo By: Liam McIlwainJustin and Liam learn bike maintenanceMoriah, Josh, and Jacob go for a ride on a bamboo trainJared learns bike maintenance | Photo By: Liam McIlwainJacob and Moriah learn Khmer dancingJackson weaves textiles | Photo By: Liam McIlwainJames and Leon at the Taj MahalTaking in views of India | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreDisaster medicine training at the Hanifl CentreEmma in IndiaLauren and Lucas at Ecole Paul DubruleCooking at Ecole Paul DubruleSquad 2 at Ecole Paul DubruleSquad 1 at Angkor WatJosh, James, and Peyton at Angkor WatJosh and Moriah at the templesSquad 1 at Phare Circus SchoolJosh and Jacob at Phare Circus SchoolWeaving in Thailand | Photo By: Liam McIlwainAlyssa and Veronica at Muay Thai practiceSquad 2 at Muay Thai practiceSquad 2 biking in Bangkok
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
This week, our students have been taking in the jaw-dropping beauty of the Taj Mahal and the grandiosity of the Angkor Wat temple complex. But they’ve been learning, too: creating marble inlays and vision boards, practicing advanced scuba diving, and cooking up a storm. The diversity of skills and culture across Southeast Asia and India are sure to be lifechanging for our students – see for yourself!
Vision boards created by our studentsGlorious Taj Mahal | Photo By: Whitfield SmithSquad 3 at the Taj MahalLauren at the Taj MahalJustin in CambodiaCarter and Micah at the Taj MahalIndian flagCarter and Eli at the Taj MahalPablo and Eli at the Taj Mahal | Photo By: Micah ZimmermanLauren in IndiaSleepy kitty | Photo By: Leon LouwAdvanced scuba | Photo By: Alyssa CophamSwinging in the sunChef’s selfie | Photo By: Justin NewmanJustin cookingSquad 2 boysJason getting ready for scubaSquad 2 in the kitchenCooking lessonsJared and Liam prepping ingredientsJackson and ZoeCambodian dive shop | Photo By: Jason ThomasAdventures at Angkor WatJason on the roadTemple hideoutsAngkor Wat | Photo By: Jason ThomasNighttime views in Cambodia | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonJackson at a waterfallGolden Buddhas | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonAngkor Wat | Photo By: Jason ThomasCambodian beaches | Photo By: Jason ThomasLauren swinging
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
A good travel blogger transports you to the places they are seeing and experiencing; they make you want to go there yourself. So how do you do that?
1. Use an easy-to-use blogging platform.
Although there are a plethora of blogging platforms out there, these are three of the most recommended options available: WordPress.org, Wix.com, and Blogger.com. All three offer simple templates and make it easy to post content and pictures even while using your mobile device. They are perfect for any blogging novice to get set up and running immediately.
2. Use descriptive words to paint a picture.
Composing engaging entries remain the cornerstone of good travel blogs, according to Cameron Wears, of the husband-and-wife blogging team Traveling Canucks (travelingcanucks.com). “The most important thing is to entertain your readers and always share something informative, but interesting. The Internet is overloaded with information and people have enough on their daily agenda, so your posts should be fun,” he says.
Don’t hesitate to add some passion and emotion, along with your humor. Think of a good movie: if you laugh and cry, it’s usually one you want to watch again or share with your family and friends.
3. Use picturesque and inspirational photos and videos.
The saying, “pictures paint a thousand words” is so, so, so true. Words paint the picture, but photos bring the experience to life. Images play such a key role in creating a successful travel blog, but they have to be the right pictures.
Keep in mind that your “visual content” should be more than just typical travel photos of buildings, scenery, or people posing for the camera in a group. Take the time to compose a photo library that includes candids, observations, people currently living in their environment.
Capture the emotions, excitement, and passion of not only the people surrounding you, but also of yourself. This helps bring personality to your blog. Adding quality videos are great, too.
Silhouettes in India | Photo By: Abby Dulin
4. Make it personal.
You will come into contact with people, occurrences and images that aren’t always positive and uplifting. You should write about your own reactions to the places you visit and the people you meet. People respond to honest posts; posts that divulge your feelings about the places you visit. There are countless travel blogs out there, and what sets them apart are the individual experiences you have.
5. Interview people you have met.
One of the best ways to get to know a new place is by talking to the people who live there. Hear their stories, take their recommendations, learn what they can tell you that a tourist brochure can’t. And then, pass on their wisdom to your readers.
Zoe greets a Cambodian monk | Photo By: Devin Duffy
6. Post regularly and share on social media.
It’s not always enough to just post when you feel like it. You should try to keep a regular schedule to keep your reader’s interest. And always share your posts on social media to expand readership. If you don’t think you have time to blog, you can always just share extra pictures. More content means more connections. Always strive to grow your audience and drive traffic to your blog.
7. Post to promote the program.
If you love your program, you’ll want other potential students and parents to participate in and to see the importance of what you’re doing. So tell them about it! Write about what your program is like: the schedule, the locations, the activities, the instructors. Share what you learned, what you enjoyed, and what you wish you would have known before embarking on your adventure.
Winterline in Colorado | Photo By: Pablo Gonzales-Pacheco
Being a travel blogger is one of the best ways to chronicle and share your study abroad trip or gap year experience with your friends and family with the added bonus of gaining blogging experience and continued readership. So, get typing!
Interested in blogging about your journey, but not ready to create a whole site? We’re always looking for guest bloggers! Submit your proposal to allison@winterline.com for a chance to be featured on the Winterline blog.
In the second week of Trimester 2, our students have settled back into their squads, new countries, and travel, meaning they’re ready for even more skills and adventure! Just like last week, our students cooked some delicious meals at Bai Pai Thai Cooking School in Bangkok and Ecole Paul Dubrule in Siem Reap. Other skills this week included ceramics, Muay Thai boxing, bicycle maintenance, and cultural exploration of the temples and city streets. Take a look at some of our photos from the past week!
Zoe greeting a Cambodian monk | Photo By: Devin DuffyWhit at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolWhit and his finished meal at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolVeronica and Jason at Ecole Paul Dubrule | Photo By: Devin DuffyCeramics in Nan | Photo By: Moriah OttoMarket views | Photo By: Sherly BudimanClassic mirror selfie | Photo By: Sherly BudimanJames and Pablo at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolNik exploring Cambodian templesPablo in BangkokJosh, Andrea, Zarah, Moriah, and Jack with their ceramics in NanThai temple | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniMicah at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolLiam exploring Cambodian ruinsLeon at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJosh working on ceramics in Nan | Photo By: Moriah OttoJackson, Lucas, Jason, and Christian on a tuktuk ride | Photo By: Devin DuffyLeon at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolLauren in Angkor Wat | Photo By: Devin DuffyJames at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJames at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolEli at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolEli with his finished mealCasey at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolCarter at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolLauren learning bike maintenance | Photo By: James TownsendMicah and Emma working on bicycle maintenance | Photo By: James TownsendLearning bicycle maintenance | Photo By: James TownsendThe streets of Bangkok | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniSherly, Aimee, and Whit ready for Muay Thai | Photo By: James TownsendSquad 3 at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolThumbs up for authentic Thai foodCasey at Bai Pai Thai Cooking School | Photo By: James TownsendTime to eat! | Photo By: Hillevi JohnsonSquad 2 at Angkor Wat | Photo By: Veronica AllmonExploring Angkor Wat | Photo By: Alyssa CophamAndrea working on ceramics in Nan | Photo By: Moriah OttoVeronica and Alyssa in Cambodia
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
We’re so thrilled to have our students back in the field for Trimester 2! Our squads are in Southeast Asia, spread out among Siem Reap, Cambodia; Nan, Thailand, and Bangkok, Thailand. They’re jumping back in: exploring the colorful streets, admiring the temples and religious monuments, conversing with the locals, and tasting the unique flavors.
In fact, this has been a food-focused week, with our students attending Bai Pai Thai Cooking School in Bangkok and Ecole Paul Dubrule in Siem Reap! Take a look to see the dishes they cooked, sites they’ve seen, and smiles they’ve had since landing in these incredible countries.
Looking for a refresher on Trimester 1? Check out our past Photos of the Week to remind yourself of their earlier adventures.
Zarah at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolEmma and Whit at a Thai templeJosh and Jacob with their new field advisors, Jeff and MoriahAimee, Lauren, Whit, and Emma in ThailandBeautiful sights in ThailandHannah in ThailandJacob, Lydia, and Josh with their Thai tour guideJacob and James are all thumbs-up for ThailandTemple details | Photo By: Hannah WarehamCarter learning ceramics in ThailandVisiting a school in Thailand | Photo By: Carter TobinSquad 3 with Thai studentsCarter, Micah, Pablo, and Whit posing in ThailandSquad 2 visited Phare Circus in Cambodia | Photo By: Alyssa CophamPeyton cooking at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolPeyton at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolAlyssa and Veronica at Ecole Paul Dubrule in CambodiaSquad 2 made crème brûlée and brownies at Ecole Paul Dubrule | Photo By: Liam McIlwainMore delicious food | Photo By: Jason ThomasSquad photo at Ecole Paul DubruleJason cooking at Ecole Paul DubruleField Advisor Moriah at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolLydia at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolLauren exploring the streets of Thailand | Photo By: Whitfield SmithLauren and Aimee gearing up to sparLauren working on ceramics in ThailandJosh and his finished meal at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJosh at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJames at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJames, Jacob, and Jack in ThailandJacob at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolJack at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolHannah at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolHannah and Zarah working hard at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolUmbrella alley in Cambodia | Photo By: Alyssa CophamAndrea at Bai Pai Thai Cooking SchoolHannah admiring the beauty of Thailand’s templesAlyssa in Siem ReapAlyssa happy to be back traveling!
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
The last few months were pretty busy for our students! Now they’re home for a few weeks to rest and recover before jetting off to Southeast Asia in January. With so many skills and adventures, you might have already forgotten what they accomplished during their fir. While you can always look back at our past Photos of the Week to remind yourself, we also have some pictures that were previously unpublished to share. Take a look to see the beach adventures, the tree climbing, the rainforest explorations, the scuba diving, the business building, the urban innovation, the homestays, and more.
Ashley basking in the sunlightCrawly critters | Photo By: Ashley ZhaoYou’re never too old to play in the sandCosta Rican sunsets never get old | Photo By: Hannah WarehamScuba selfies!Getting serious at business bootcamp | Photo By: Liam McIlwainRevamping a Panamanian community | Photo By: Whitfield SmithTime to climb | Photo By: Aimee DiederichEli practicing scuba skills | Photo By: Micah ZimmermanThe skies are pretty at all times of day | Photo By: Hannah WarehamJack on the open seasEverything’s better out on the oceanLauren and Emmie hanging out at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Whitfield SmithLeon, Pablo, Eli, and James at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Whitfield SmithUpcycling for Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Lauren AllenSo many fabric choices for upcycling! | Photo By: Lauren AllenLearning to use a sewing machine | Photo By: Lauren AllenLauren with her host familyReach for the sky | Photo By: Whitfield SmithThe rainforest is beyond beautiful | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenDogs make the best adventure buddies | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenIn the rainforest, you see such unique species | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenTaking in the view with a friend | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenSunset strikes again | Photo By: Sherly BudimanLearning about sustainability at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Whitfield SmithSquad 3 exploring the rainforest | Photo By: Whitfield SmithGetting dirty | Photo By: Whitfield SmithJosh and his field advisors, Jamie and FelipeSquad 1 in Costa Rica
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. Want the experience, but unable to dedicate a whole year for travel? Then join our Latin America semester this fall! It’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
We’re very sad to say that Trimester 1 is just about over! Tomorrow, November 23rd, our students will travel back to their homes for winter break to recharge for the next two trimesters. Students who came in as strangers are now family, and it’ll be hard to say goodbye for the next few weeks. But they’ve certainly had an incredible time in Costa Rica and Panama for the past few months, and it won’t be long until they’re reuniting to jet off to Asia!
Take a look at the last photos from Trimester 1 and try not to miss us too much while our students are at home. Don’t worry: you can always look back at our past Photos of the Week to get your fix, and we might even have a special Trimester 1 recap blog coming up soon…
Alyssa and Veronica used some free time to go bungee jumping!Lydia, Spencer, and Darshil take a selfie before scuba divingJames and Josh ready to hit the oceanThe boys of Squad 1A fishing-day selfieSquad 1: scuba certified!Darshil and Field Advisor Felipe are all thumbs-upSquad 1 enjoying the beachSilhouettes in the Costa Rican sunset | Photo By: Hannah WarehamThese sunsets never get old | Photo By: Hannah WarehamSquad 1 had the rare opportunity to see sea turtles hatch! | Photo By: Felipe BuitragoTiny turtles | Photo By: Felipe BuitragoOff to the water they go | Photo By: Felipe BuitragoEmmie at La Iguana Chocolate Factory | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonFrijoles Locos’ surf van embodies the Costa Rica vibe | Photo By: Hannah WarehamCaught monkeyin’ around | Photo By: Pablo Gonzalez-PachecoHandmade pizza | Photo By: Veronica AllmonImportant Costa Rica language lesson | Photo By: Micah ZimmermanHandmade soap from Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthUnder the sea | Photo By: Jack LiSquad 1 hanging out | Photo By: Jack LiSquad 1 spent their week on the waterSquad 1 getting ready for ocean safety lessonsDiving practice in the pool | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterSquad 1 in the pool | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterField Advisors get scuba certified, too! | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthJust chillin’ underwaterBaby turtles huddled together | Photo By: Hannah WarehamSquad 1 grabbing their boards | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthVeronica rolling her pizza dough
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. And if you apply between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll automatically save $1,000 on your tuition!
We’re back with your weekly fix of our student photos, and some added critters and creatures in the mix! There’s still plenty to see from our students in Costa Rica: more photos from Monteverde ISPs, more sustainable fishing with ConnectOcean, and more sustainability education at Rancho Mastatal. Even though all three squads work with the same partners and learn the same skills, their experiences are entirely individual.
You know what that means: you can’t really understand the Winterline experience until you have it yourself!
Alexandra sewing for her Monteverde ISPAlexandra measuring out fabric to sewHomestay mother/sewing teacher following a pattern | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonAlexandra cutting her fabricAlexandra with her homestay parentsMaking ceviche with freshly caught fish! | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthThe finished ceviche dish | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthA lizard lit up! | Photo By: Hannah WarehamAnimals don’t have to have fur to be cute | Photo By: Lydia MillerA beautiful Monteverde landscape | Photo By: Liam McIlwainThe Monteverde landscape never gets old | Photo By: Liam McIlwainAlyssa taking in the beauty of the Monteverde Cloud ForestAlyssa’s ready to hit the wavesA sloth just hanging around | Photo By: Lucas MassoloSquad 1 at Rancho MastatalCooking at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Darshil DholakiaFelipe at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Darshil DholakiaJack at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Darshil DholakiaSquad 1 selfie!Waterfall hikes with Squad 1The beauty of Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Darshil DholakiaSquad 1 getting dirty | Photo By: partner organization Rancho MastatalSquad 2 group photo
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Our three squads are back in Costa Rica, and if you can believe it, there’s only two weeks left of Trimester 1! We’re happy to say that our students are still having an amazing time in Central America. This week, Squad 3 is off on their Monteverde ISPs, learning skills like recycled paper-making and neotropical bird monitoring. Squad 2 has been in the water, learning ocean safety with ConnectOcean and getting scuba certified with Pacific Coast Dive Center. Finally, Squad 1 is enjoying some time off the grid at Rancho Mastatal, so stay tuned for their photos when they resurface on WiFi next week!
Which Costa Rican partner would you most like to work with and learn from on a Winterline gap year? It’s hard to choose: as you can tell from the photos below, they’re all an amazing experience!
Alyssa on the waterAlyssa practicing her photography skills | Photo By: Veronica AllmonLearning ocean safety with ConnectOceanInteracting with ocean species | Photo By: Lucas MassoloOcean views | Photo By: Liam McIlwainAvian friends | Photo By: Liam McIlwainBeautiful birds | Photo By: Sherly BudimanLearning about neotropical bird species | Photo By: Sherly BudimanMaking recycled paper for Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenMaking recycled paper for Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenMaking recycled paper for Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenSquad 2 hit the seas | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterChecking out the ocean view | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterCreative expression | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenVeronica with her catchChristian and Jackson suited up for ocean safety | Photo By: Veronica AllmonWinterline takes on Baywatch | Photo By: Veronica AllmonHit the water! | Photo By: Veronica AllmonTaking ocean safety lessons seriously | Photo By: Veronica AllmonLifeguarding skills under way | Photo By: Veronica AllmonLydia, Peyton, and Andrea learning natural building | Photo By: partner organization Rancho MastatalDarshil and Jack working with bamboo | Photo By: partner organization Rancho MastatalZarah and Andrea using natural building tools | Photo By: partner organization Rancho MastatalPeyton and Lydia chop bamboo | Photo By: partner organization Rancho MastatalAlyssa hanging out on the beachRainbow + sunset = heavenly views | Photo By: Lauren SperoniJason enjoying a boat rideDid someone say “Titanic”? | Photo By: Jason ThomasPrepping for the open water | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterJason suited up for scubaExploring underwater | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterAll good underwater | Photo By: Nik BlushiViews above water aren’t bad, either | Photo By: Nik BlushiGetting certified | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterYou don’t need words to communicate underwater | Photo By: partner organization Pacific Coast Dive CenterAn incredible sunset to finish off the day | Photo By: Jason Thomas
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Sadly, the time has come for our students to say goodbye to Panama. After a busy few weeks of business bootcamp, urban innovation workshops, and city exploration, our students rounded off their trip by relaxing on the beaches of Panama’s San Blas Islands. From dipping into the crystal clear waters, to petting some friendly dogs, to savoring some local meals, the students put their last few days in this country to good use.
Check out the last of this year’s Panama photos and stay tuned for updates from the students as they return to Costa Rica!
Ashley and Alexandra swimming | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenBusiness bootcamp presentations | Photo By: Liam McIlwainLet’s get cooking | Photo By: Liam McIlwainMaking new foods | Photo By: Liam McIlwainLearning from the instructor | Photo By: Liam McIlwainPhone eats first | Photo By: Alyssa CophamLauren and James pose for a photoJames, Leon, and the Panama City skylinePablo showing off his creation | Photo By: Liam McIlwainPablo on the beach!Alexandra, Ashley, and Emma laying on the beach | Photo By: Joselin HernandezField Advisors Jamie, Felipe, Joselin, and Sam getting togetherLauren just hanging around on the beachLeon, Carter, and Lauren went tree climbingLauren showing off her balance!Whit and Emma on the docksBeautiful beach views | Photo By: Whitfield SmithEmma, Whit, and Sherly are all smilesAshley making a puppy friendEli and Micah chilling in the poolFinal dinner in Panama! | Photo By: Jared FranklinDogs on the beach | Photo By: Veronica AllmonWhit taking in the views
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Our students have made progress in Panama! They’ve been hard at work with Giro Urbano Panama, tackling community issues for their urban innovation segment. During this time, the students worked to improve the quality of life for residents in the Miraflores neighborhood of Panama through innovation, tactical tools, and applied methodology.
One of these projects has been learning to design and build cities. To achieve this goal,they’ve worked on improving safety and promoting community-neighborhood interaction by highlighting crosswalks. Check out the finished results below, as well as some more photos from the visit to Parará Purú, an indigenous community outside of Panama City.
Alyssa having artwork done by a member of the Parara Puru community | Photo By: Veronica AllmonCruising down the river | Photo By: Liam McIlwainDocking at the Parara Puru village | Photo By: Liam McIlwainEli and Micah hanging at the rooftop poolEli getting tribal artwork done | Photo By: Veronica AllmonNothing like a good meal | Photo By: Alyssa CophamCommunity development done by our students with Giro Urbano Panama!Jackson painting the streets | Photo By: Liam McIlwainJason, Emmie, Alyssa,and Eli making friends with the children of the Parara Puru community | Photo By: Veronica AllmonPeace and love in Panama | Photo By: Liam McIlwainLiam painting the streets with Giro Urbano | Photo By: Veronica AllmonWaterfall adventures | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniEmmie and her new friend!The boys in Panama City | Photo By: Jacob RonaTime to get caffeinated | Photo By: Liam McIlwainThe Panama City skyline at night | Photo By: Emmie DaswaniThe skyline in daylight | Photo By: Sherly BudimanAt work with Giro Urbano | Photo By: Liam McIlwain
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Our students sure have been busy in Panama! They explored Panama City and learned how to take public transportation. They visited the Panama Canal to learn about its history and creation. They also visited the Embera village of Parará Purú, an indigenous community outside of Panama City. Throughout all of these experiences, the students have had the opportunity to interact with local citizens and have their worldviews broadened.
Alongside these experiences, our students have begun their urban innovation and business bootcamp workshops! This involves the students speaking to the people of Panama City about what areas in their community need improvement. The next step is for our students to collaborate and find sustainable solutions to some of these problems. Check out what this week has looked like, and stay tuned to see what results they come up with!
Alexandra takes in the Panama City sunsetAlyssa working on urban innovation | Photo By: Veronica AllmonPanama City ruins | Photo By: Whitfield SmithDarshil, Spencer, and James hanging out | Photo By: Jacob RonaEmma’s all smiles for Panama City | Photo By: Whitfield SmithPanama City graffiti | Photo By: Whitfield SmithStudents with the Parara Puru communityWho said work can’t be fun? | Photo By: Veronica AllmonUrban innovation with friends | Photo By: Veronica AllmonLydia having a blast | Photo By: Veronica AllmonPanama City market stalls | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonPanama city market | Photo By: Peyton FarleyBoat rides in Panama | Photo By: Eliza Valley
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Views at the Panama Canal | Photo By: Whitfield SmithBuildings covered with ivy | Photo By: Veronica AllmonPanama City street views | Photo By: Whitfield SmithThat skyline never gets old | Photo By: Liam McilwainBusy city | Photo By: Liam McilwainLeon and Lucas with members of the Parara Puru communityChildren of Parara Puru | Photo By: Lucas MassoloFoggy days in Panama | Photo By: Lucas MassoloBeach views | Photo By: Lucas MassoloBoat rides into the clouds | Photo By: Sherly BudimanPlanning urban innovation workAll squads in Panama!Showing off the Winterline logo | Photo By: Veronica Allmon
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Can you believe our students are already on to the next country? That’s right: this week they arrived in Panama City, where lessons on the city and canal wait, as do a business bootcamp, visit to an indigenous community, and urban innovation workshop.
If you’re sad to say goodbye to Costa Rica, we have good news for you! After a few weeks in Panama, our students will be headed back to this country to finish off Trimester 1. But for the time being, enjoy these photos as the last highlights from Costa Rica.
Alexandra and Aimee cheers | Photo By: Sherly BudimanChristian and Veronica working at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Liam McilwainLucas and Alyssa on the beachMonkeying around | Photo By: Lucas MassoloSoaking in the sunset | Photo By: Aimee DiderichDon’t forget to smile | Photo By: Micah ZimmermanAlexandra at the waterfallA friendly face | Photo By: Leon LouwWaterfall hikes | Photo By: Whitfield SmithJosh at his Monteverde ISPJosh cooking at his Monteverde ISPLydia is all smilesFA Jamie in the Monteverde Cloud ForestWho’s ready for a nap? | Photo By: Lydia MillerJacob recycling at his Monteverde ISPMaking chocolate | Photo By: Liam McilwainPablo and Micah on the beachThe beauty of the rainforest | Photo By: Liam McilwainWorking at Rancho Mastatal | Photo By: Liam McilwainScuba certified | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonUnderwater adventures | Photo By: Pacific Coast Dive CenterScuba has its own language | Photo By: Pacific Coast Dive CenterSunset selfie | Photo By: Aimee DiderichThe boys of Squad 3Costa Rican rainbows | Photo By: Whitfield SmithCooling down in the waterfall | Photo By: Whitfield SmithHello Panama City! | Photo By: Liam McilwainPanama City views | Photo By: Liam Mcilwain
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Each of our squads will visit all of these partners and learn the abundance of skills offered, which range from permaculture to scuba diving to cooking and everything in between. If this sounds interesting to you, just wait until you see these pictures – you’ll be filled with wanderlust!
Exploring Costa Rica | Photo By: Carter TobinGetting ready for scuba at Pacific Coast Dive Center | Photo By: Alexandra JohanssonJosh cooking at his Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthJacob recycling at his Monteverde ISP | Photo By: Jamie HackbarthLa Iguana Chocolate Factory | Photo By: Nik BlushiHanging in the hammock | Photo By: Veronica AllmonMaking puppy friends | Photo By: Leon LouwFresh ceviche | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenTime for a cat nap | Photo By: Hannah WarehamCosta Rica | Photo By: Sherly BudimanAt the beach | Photo By: Sherly BudimanPhotos from the farm | Photo By: Peyton FarleyCute and cozy | Photo By: Peyton FarleyBeautiful views | Photo By: Hannah WarehamA sight that never gets old | Photo By: Felipe Buitrago
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
Trimester 1 began with our students traveling south to work with Outward Bound Costa Rica. Their 11 days with this amazing partner have just come to an end, but they were full of new adventures, beautiful sights, and challenging skills. From exploring the city of San José and becoming immersed in its culture to technical tree climbing, Spanish language learning, and becoming Wilderness First Aid certified, our students sure have been busy.
Take a look at some of these experiences captured on camera! If you’re interested in seeing more from Outward Bound Costa Rica, you can check them out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Zoe shooting hoops | Photo By: Veronica AllmonAlyssa experiencing Costa Rica | Photo By: Veronica AllmonCosta Rican architecture | Photo By: Sherly BudimanWaterfall hikes | Photo By: Peyton FarleyNik in the waterfall | Photo By: Liam McilwainFelipe and Lydia hanging out | Photo By: Peyton FarleyLiam and Alyssa high five | Photo By: Veronica AllmonSquad 1 playing mini-golf | Photo By: Jacob RonaTropical hikes | Photo By: Liam McilwainJustin tree climbing | Photo By: Veronica AllmonLeon and a feline friendLucas in the rain | Photo By: Liam McilwainSleeping dog | Photo By: Jack LiOur students at Outward Bound Costa Rica | Photo By: Outward Bound Costa RicaSquad 3 at Outward Bound | Photo By: Outward Bound Costa RicaAlyssa tree climbing | Photo By: Veronica AllmonUniversity of Costa Rica | Photo By: Liam McilwainVeronica and Jamie cheers after their skills | Photo By: Liam McilwainAll smiles for waterfalls | Photo By: Emma MacfaydenWilderness First Aid certified | Photo By: Sherly BudimanLeon getting bandaged for Wilderness First Aid training | Photo By: Outward Bound Costa RicaWilderness First Aid training | Photo By: Outward Bound Costa Rica
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
We are so excited to announce that our 2019-2020 gap year has officially begun! On September 11th, students from all three of our squads met up at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, for orientation. Each individual squad began their own journey in Costa Rica this week, but it was amazing seeing students from each group bond as one entire Winterline family at orientation.
Below, we’ve chosen some of our favorite photos from Colorado to share with you. Be sure to stay tuned, as we’ll be posting Photos of the Week every Friday for the next 9 months as our squads move across the globe, some going to places Winterline students have never been before. Here’s to the best gap year yet!
All 3 Winterline squads at orientation! | Photo by: Erica SchultzHiking viewsBonding bonfires | Photo by: Liam McilwainHanging out by the fire | Photo by: Liam McilwainLong bus rides | Photo by: Liam McilwainAlyssa and Veronica at the YMCA | Photo by: Liam McilwainLife looks better from the top | Photo by: Liam McilwainShooting hoops | Photo by: Lucas MassoloWinterline in nature | Photo by: Eliza ValleyPablo jumping for joy | Photo by: Eliza ValleyHannah and Peyton showing off the Winterline logo | Photo by: Erica SchultzSquad 1 | Photo by: Erica SchultzSquad 2 | Photo by: Erica SchultzSquad 3 | Photo by: Erica SchultzOur incredible Field Advisors | Photo by: Erica Schultz
If you’re interested in living this journey for yourself, apply now for our 2020-2021 gap year. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future!
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