Coming into college, I knew I wanted to take every opportunity that came my way. One experience I have always had in mind was to study abroad, but due to COVID, that is nearly impossible right now. I decided to take part in the VPSL program in Costa Rica because I wanted to get educated on social issues outside of those in my community. Though this program was virtual, I made connections with people that I now cherish, and I realized that despite cultural differences, we are all dealing with similar issues in every part of the world, and we need to treat each other as such. Because of this program, I now understand different economical approaches, have been immersed in another culture, and most importantly I was reminded that no matter one’s geological location, we are all human beings who deserve to be treated as human beings. During this program, we met Costa Ricans, and I am teaching young children from Costa Rica how to speak English. I am not connected to people in places other than the United States and I will forever be grateful for this experience.