Episode 11: Global Citizens in the Making - Inside the Costa Rica Experience

What does it mean to become a global citizen—before you even reach high school? In Episode 11 of The Satellite, we travel alongside St. Anne’s School’s Seventh Grade students as they bring their World Languages & Cultures learning to life through an immersive partnership with World Leadership School and a weeklong journey to Costa Rica.From organic farms and rainforest hikes to whitewater rafting, artisan markets, and local Chilamate school visits, this episode highlights how real-world experiences deepen students’ understanding of language, culture, sustainability, and leadership. Featuring insight from Executive Director and Co-Founder of World Leadership School Erin Hawk, as well as reflections from trip chaperones and students—including clips from the students’ daily field vlog—this episode captures how voice, choice, and shared inquiry empower young people to lead with curiosity, empathy, and purpose. Together, our guests explore how experiential learning transforms classroom knowledge into lived understanding, helping students see themselves as active participants in a global community.