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Delaney O'Brien

Women for Environmental Action Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hometown: Kent Island, Maryland

Delaney O'Brien is a recent University of Tennessee graduate where she majored in interior architecture with a research focus on sustainable development. She spent a month earlier this year studying Sustainable Developnent in the Tropics here in Monteverde. Delaney loves to travel, read, cook, and go to concerts. 

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Sprouting Inspiration: Volunteering at Huerta Comunitaria in Monteverde, Costa Rica

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the community members of Monteverde, Costa Rica had a problem: they needed access to fresh, local food for a low price. Nearby, in... keep reading

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Environmental Education: Experiencing the Bosque Eterno de los Niños

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

The Bosque Eterno de los Niños, or “BEN” for short, is a Costa Rican nonprofit conservation organization protecting 23,000 hectares of rainforest. Also known as the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, their... keep reading

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Soaring through the Sky and Swimming through the Falls

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

After spending time in class and around town throughout the week, the Climate Change Mitigation students eagerly awaited the weekend activities: hiking the El Tigre Waterfalls and Ziplining through the... keep reading

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Living like a Local in Monteverde, Costa Rica

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

While our time in Monteverde is coming to an end, cultural immersion is incredibly important this week. The Women in STEM program is focusing on learning about day-to-day life in... keep reading

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Classroom to Community: Women in STEM take on Environmental Sustainability Challenge

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

As we wrap up the Women in STEM program in Monteverde, students are tasked with applying STEM on a local level. Grouped by interest and collaborating closely with local businesses... keep reading

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Soaring Heights and Cascading Falls: Weekend Adventures in Monteverde, Costa Rica

By Delaney O'Brien at CIEE

Costa Rica's beautiful landscapes and thriving tourism industry creates an ideal environment for adventure tourism, allowing study abroad students to explore breathtaking attractions and immerse themselves in the local culture... keep reading

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