7 25/26 Costa Rica and USA by Jennifer Gruca

Carter Dominiak

1162626_1 — 2025-09-02 19:32:12 UTC

Hi, my name is carter.

I was born in Switzerland and grew up in Germany and Switzerland. I moved here when I was five and have lived here ever since.

My favorite sport is soccer, and some hobbies I like to do are hang out with friends.

I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and one dog, and a bunch of fish.

For fun, I like to play soccer and ride bikes.

I like rap music, and my favorite food is spaghetti with meatballs.

I speak German.

Rylan Punda

11605211 — 2025-09-02 19:32:20 UTC

Hello! My name is Rylan! I am from Chicago, Illinois. I have 2 siblings in which one is 16 and one is 8. I also have around 7 pets. 3 dogs, 3 rats, and 1 cat. I like to do boxing and soccer for fun, as well as playing video games, watching shows, and sleeping. Horror is probably my favorite genre.

Nikola Mitevski

1174338 — 2025-09-02 19:32:35 UTC

Hi my name is Nikola Mitevski. I have grown up in Illinois, U.S.A. Illinois is 1 out of 50 states in the United States of America. The city that I've mostly grown up is a small village called Countryside. I've been there until I was 9 years old. I then moved to Bolingbrook and I go to school in Plainfield. These are all small villages near the large city of Chicago. I have 2 siblings. I am the oldest and I have one younger sister and one younger brother. My sister is 10 years old and my brother is 4 years old. I don't have any pets. I used to have pet fish and love birds. I like to play soccer for fun. It is my favorite sport. I enjoy talking to my friends and calling them on the phone. My favorite sport is soccer like I said before. I've played soccer since I was about 6 years old.

Mackenzie

1160032_1 — 2025-09-02 19:33:57 UTC

Hi, my name is Mackenzie! I was born in Bolingbrook IL, and I have a younger sister. My mom has a BUNCH of plants and my Dad likes to work in our basement for some reason. I used to have two cats but they sadly passed. (My mom won't let us get any more pets because they'll eat her plants) I really enjoy sharks and marine biology in general. I really just love the ocean and all the creatures in it. I would like to be a Marine Biologist or some sort of artist in the future. I'm in Drama Club and Art Club and its really cool. I like to draw, roller skate, and I run track. I joined a track team over the summer and it was pretty awesome!

Penelope Hamilton

1160375 — 2025-09-02 19:34:25 UTC

Hi, my name is Penelope. I am from Bolingbrook, Illinois. Illinois is a pretty boring state, but we do have Chicago (a big city in Illinois). I have an older brother named Ethan and a dog named Cash. In my free time, I enjoy being outside and spending time with my friends. My favorite sport is volleyball! A project we just did for English class was a 3-word project. You had to choose 3 words that either describe something you did over the summer or something that describes you. My 3 words were More Like Jesus.

Yousuf Awan

1183272_1 — 2025-09-02 19:34:28 UTC

Hi, my name is Yousuf Awan. I grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois in the United States close to Chicago. Even though I live in Bolingbrook, I go to JFK middle school in Plainfield, IL. I have a younger sister who is 10 years old. I used to have two goldfish but they died when I was young. For fun, I spend time with my family and friends by watching movies and going outside. My favorite hobby is watching Youtube and my favorite sport is tennis.

Melanie

1160581_1 — 2025-09-02 19:34:37 UTC

Hi my name is Melanie Sanchez. I'm from a town near Chicago called Romeoville. Originally, I'm from Mexico but my grandparents moved here. I play tennis, I collect records, and I read a lot. I have one sister, she's turning 10 in October. I have one dog, his name is Milo and he's a Portuguese water dog. For fun, I play with my cousins and my friends. My favorite artist here in America is Tyler, the Creator.

Davis B

1168475 — 2025-09-02 19:34:38 UTC

Hi my name is Davis Burdett. I grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois. I have 2 sisters and a huge dog named Cash. He is a mix between a labradoodle and bernedoodle. I am the oldest child with 2 younger sisters. They are 10 years old and 7 years old. I like to play video games, American football, watching shows/movies and I like to workout at the gym. I also like to play guitar, hang out with friends, and make artwork. My favorite foods are pizza and cheese burgers.

Ben Selof

1160075_1 — 2025-09-02 19:34:38 UTC

Hi my name is Ben I grew up in Romeoville Illinois America, I have 4 brothers and I also have 2 dogs and 2 cats, what I like to do for fun is play video games and I also like to play sports my favorite sport is football.

Reese

2025-09-02 19:34:58 UTC

Hi, my name is Reese! I grew up in Chicago, IL, USA. I have 2 brothers that are both older than me. I have 2 dogs (Izzy and Rocky) and 2 cats (tigi and Gizmo). I love to play basketball, football, and volleyball. I also love to create any type of art, hangout with friends, do almost anything outdoors, and fishing.

vera senders

1160950 — 2025-09-02 19:35:03 UTC

hello, my name is vera! I was born and raised in plainfield, illinois. i have one baby sister and her name is elizabeth. I also have a dog named lucy and a pet bunny named cinnabun. somethings that I like to do include hanging out with friends, listening to music, journaling, reading my Bible, and taking walks outdoors. I have done one sport my whole life which is dance. I dance competitively and my favorite style is ballet. my favorite food is tacos and my favorite movie is scream.

Kyra Anastacio

1160228_2 — 2025-09-02 19:35:06 UTC

Hi!! My name is Kyra Anastacio and I grew up in the Bolingbrook Illinois, a city that's south of Chicago. I have one sibling that is 6 years older than me, and he is currently in college. I love traditional art and like to paint and draw for fun. In the future, I would love to have a job to do something that involves music. One of my hobbies is singing and I love choir. My favorite music is jazz and pop. As a sport, I do competitive cheer-leading. It is called All-star cheer-leading and I travel to many other states for competitions!

Kara Vander Tuuk

1160339_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:09 UTC

Hi, my name is Kara! I grew up in romeoville, Illinois. I have 1 older brother who goes to Plainfield east highschool and he is a Senior. I have a dog, her name is Yogurt and she is a border collie, great Pyrenees mix. Somethings I like to do for fun is hanging out with friends. I also love to watch TV with my parents during dinner. My favorite sport that I play is volleyball! The position I play is called middle which is in the front row between the setter and outside. I play club/travel volleyball and I also play for my school team. Some of my favorite hobbies that I do is baking. My favorite thing to bake is lemon cookies with a lemon powdered sugar glaze on top.

Liliana N Das

1160220_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:16 UTC

Hi!!! My name is Liliana.

I grew up in Bolingbrook Illinois. Bolingbrook is a suburban city outside of Chicago. Chicago is a big city in Illinois and is one of my favorite places to go. Even though I grew up in America, I was born in England. Half of my family is from there! I have one younger sibling and 1 dog. My dog's name is Kitara, and my sister's name is Amelia. I love to do many things like crochet, draw, and climb trees.

I love Cheeseburgers!!!!

Isaiah

1155572_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:17 UTC

Hi my name is Isaiah. I grew up in Plainfield Illinois. I have 1 brother and 4 sisters and a dog. I like to play sports for fun, and one of my favorite hobbies is hanging out with my friends. My favorite sport is basketball and football.

Kaylee

1159718_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:20 UTC

Hi my name is Kaylee R. I live in Bolingbrook Illinois. I have two younger siblings and three pets. I have a lizard named Beardie, a dog named Rex, and a hamster named Hamburger (My sister named it). For fun I like to paint and do crafts. I also do all-star cheer for a sport, I have done it for 7 years now and have been to two different cheer gyms. Some fun facts about me is that my favorite music artist is Olivia Rodrigo, my favorite color is navy blue, and I love frozen grapes.

Jordyn

1159711_2 — 2025-09-02 19:35:26 UTC

Hi, my name is Jordyn. I grew up in Romeoville, IL, which is outside of Chicago. It isn't very much like Chicago; it is not a big city. I have one sibling, who is two years older than I am. I also have two dogs, Bucky and Cody, whom I got in 2020 and 2021. For fun, I do arts and crafts, specifically painting, which is what I do in my free time. I also play volleyball and soccer. I also spend my free time with my friends. I also enjoy reading books, specifically romance books.

Natalia

1160505 — 2025-09-02 19:35:32 UTC

Hi, my name is Natalia. I grew up in Chicago, Illinois. I have two sisters, and I am the youngest sister. My oldest sister is actually my half sister. She is 26, and my middle sister is 17. I am Mexican and Ecuadorian. I am from Herreras, Durango, and Michoacan. Both of my parents are from Mexico. My birthday is June 21. I like playing volleyball, cooking, and baking. Talk to you soon.

Sujay Sambangi

1181171_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:39 UTC

Hi my name is Sujay, I am from Plainfield, Illinois. I have 1 little brother and he is in 6th grade. I like to play soccer and video games, and read, I also do taekwondo. My favorite food is pizza and my favorite dessert is ice cream.

Ibrahim Khan

1163643 — 2025-09-02 19:35:40 UTC

Hi my name is Ibrahim Khan. I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Florida, New Jersey and Ireland and now live in Chicago, Illinois. I have 2 siblings and 2 pet parakeets. I like fishing in freshwater lakes and playing soccer with my friends and family.

Abrar K

2025-09-02 19:35:48 UTC

Hi my name is Abrar Khan and I was born in Chicago. I have 3 siblings and a cat named Rumi. I like to read and go outside. My favorite sport is basketball and a hobby I have is rock climbing. My 3 words video submission was "Mountain Coasters Ride." These 3 words represent a story of something I did in Tennessee. When my family and I went to Tennessee we stopped at the mountain coaster. We decided to get on since we had spare time. I was the first one to go and for the first 3 minutes it went at its own speed but when I was able to control it I immediately started going at speeds above 30mph. When it was done my family bought all of the videos that were on the cameras on our mountain coasters.

Alex

2025-09-02 19:35:50 UTC

Hello my name is Alex, I was born in Maryland, and I moved here to Illinois when I was 3 and have lived here in Planfield ever since. I have one older brother that is 18 years old, and I have 2 pet fish. For fun I love to travel and spend time with family . My favorite sport is Basketball, and my hobbies include, riding bikes and doing crafts.

Evelyn Chorniy

1161140 — 2025-09-02 19:35:52 UTC

Hi my name is Evelyn. I was born in Ukraine but grew up here in Illinois. I have one younger sister and two half siblings. I have one cat, she is a grey Scottish fold and her name is Alice. For fun I like to hang out with my friends or family. Usually I go shopping with my friends or go to some cool event with my family or people I know. My favorite hobbies are singing and doing community work for others; teaching younger dance teams and performing for concerts. The sports I do are volleyball and dance. I love watching sunsets with the people I care about.

Yusuf Haque

1171587_1 — 2025-09-02 19:35:53 UTC

Hi my name is Yusuf and I grew up in a very connected community inside of Chicago Illinois. I have no siblings unfortunately, but I have 2 pet cats, one named Chitu and the other named Sheru which means Lion and Cheetah. The main sport that I like to play is soccer in fact I've even gone to multiple soccer games. I also enjoy playing Roblox after school and creating experiences with it as well. My favorite book is Among The Hidden by Margaret Peterson.

Samaira

1160811_1 — 2025-09-02 19:36:30 UTC

Hey, I'm samaira. I grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois. It is a vast land with corn crops and suburban homes. If you like basketball, the Chicago Bulls are from here, like Michael Jordan. I am an hour away from the city of Chicago. I have an older brother, sister, and a younger brother. I live with my family and grandparents. I really like to play basketball, and play for the team at my school. I enjoy reading books about mysteries. I was born in October, and I love autumn.

Shashank Vandavasi

2025-09-02 19:37:10 UTC

Hi my name is Shashank. I was born in India but moved when I was 2. I grew up in Chicago, Illinois. I recently moved to this school a few weeks ago and I am really enjoying it. Although it was tough for me in the start but now it is going fine. I play badminton, volleyball, and cross country. I don't have any pets or siblings. My favorite food is Alfredo pasta.

Andrea

2025-10-06 16:17:24 UTC

Hi! My name is Andrea. I am 13 years old. I like sports, especially volleyball. I have three pets in my house: a cat, a dog, and a quail. I have three siblings, one brother and two sisters. My favorite activity is playing with my little sister because I like to spend time with her. I like reading, painting, and swimming at the beach. I like animals and small children. I would like to go to the U.S.A.

Josué

2025-10-06 16:20:03 UTC

Hi, my name is Josué. I like sleeping, reading books, and playing soccer. I am 13 years old. I live in Siquirres in Costa Rica. My favorite food is pizza.

Diana

2025-10-06 17:22:16 UTC

Hello! My name is Diana. I live in Siquirres. I have three brothers. Their names are Dario, Aziel, and Atai. I like sleeping, cooking, eating, and playing soccer. I am tall and funny. My favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry. My favorite movie is Jurassic Park.

Gian

ahnjeeyeop — 2025-11-10 15:38:26 UTC

Hello, my name is Gian. I'm from Siquirres in Limón. I like the color blue and pizza. I also really like learning English. Sometimes I like to travel if I have free time.

Josué

ahnjeeyeop — 2025-11-10 15:39:47 UTC

Hi, my name is Josué. I like sleeping, reading books, and playing soccer. I am 13 years old. I live in Siquirres, Costa Rica. My favorite food is pizza!

samaira m

1160811_1 — 2026-01-07 20:33:27 UTC

my favorite novel is maze runner. it is an interesting book with a sci-fi concept and i think the author carried the idea out perfectly. the author developed the characters in a way where we see how most of them feel about the conflict and i like the suspense and confusion

Carter Dominiak

1162626_1 — 2026-01-07 20:33:40 UTC

This is my favorite Novel. It is called Wonder, and it is written by R. J. Palacio. I like it because it has a happy ending, and it is a book about perseverance and how light always shines through the dark. I also love how much it empowers you to make a change in the world.

Natalia

2026-01-07 20:34:14 UTC

I really like this book because it has an eerie setting, and the plot is filled with anticipation and plot twists. It has a scary theme, which I like. It's sad and creepy, which is a perfect mix in my opinion. I read this book for the first time 3 years ago, and it is still my favorite book.

Ibrahim Khan

1163643 — 2026-01-07 20:34:25 UTC

It's a pretty interesting book because it shows the story of people who have to spend their lives the hard way. It shows the reality of good places.

1168475 — 2026-01-07 20:35:01 UTC

My favorite novel is probably The Giver. I think that it had some well made characters and plot. While you are reading the story you slowly start to realize what's happening, the story develops well. There is a good plot twist and it ends on a cliffhanger.

Yousuf Awan

1183272_1 — 2026-01-07 20:35:18 UTC

My favorite novel is Refugee by Alan Gratz because it's a very suspenseful book. There are a lot of cliffhangers between the three different stories in different countries but the ending and message is the same. Each person is trying to find a better place to live in because where they live is not safe. It really captures how actual refugees felt fleeing their countries even thought the book is fiction.

Kaylee Ruan

1159718_1 — 2026-01-07 20:35:20 UTC

My favorite novel is the 3rd Harry Potter book. I love it because it has such good detail and it's very easy to understand. This book got my attention really quickly and I loved the story line. To me everything makes sense and the book is just put together really well.

Mackenzie G

2026-01-07 20:35:21 UTC

My favorite book is Louder than Hunger by John Schu. I love this book so much because each page is written in a poetry sort of format, but the story isn't told that way. I also love the characters and their backstories are very compelling. It gets you hooked on what happens to them and it interests me a lot. I really like how the characters are written, they seem like real people and you naturally want the main character to succeed in his goal and it's really nice. I also love the plotline and overall story. It flows naturally and hooks you easily.

Abrar Khan

1152820_1 — 2026-01-07 20:35:39 UTC

My favorite novel is Percy Jackson. I don't like novels as much but this book blew my mind. It was a very good action book and I have read the whole series a bunch of times and it never fails to amaze me.

Penelope

1160375 — 2026-01-07 20:36:01 UTC

I loved this book. It was intriguing and got me hooked right away. I loved the plot, but the ending was so sad. The main character was Autumn, and she developed throughout the story.

vera senders

1160950 — 2026-01-07 20:36:04 UTC

the book house arrest by k.a. holt is about a kid that steals medicine for his younger brother who has an illness. he is forced to go on house arrest because the medication is very expensive and his family has barely any money. the book is his poetry journal that he's forced to write in. I love how he explains his feelings whether they're frustrated, depressed, joyful, etc. it's a beautiful story about the struggles of family, money, and feeling trapped with no escape.

Ungifted-Reese S

1159730 — 2026-01-07 20:36:10 UTC

In my opinion I think Ungifted is the best novel I have read. I believe this because it reminds me of myself and how school is like. Also, the author made it super funny and I couldn't stop laughing when I was reading it. Finally, I really enjoyed the ending and how it leaves reading shocked and with no questions.

Ben .S

1160075_1 — 2026-01-07 20:36:56 UTC

My favorite book/novel is the maze runner because it has a good amount of action except at the start because it takes a while for the book to introduce the characters but once you make it out of the introduction it is a very fun read.

Yusuf Haque

1171587_1 — 2026-01-07 20:37:06 UTC

Hi, my favorite novel that I have chosen is Torn it is the fourth book in, "The Missing" by Margaret Peterson. The book is about Jonah and his sister Katherine who traveled across time to fix issues in the time continuum. Upon arrival they find themselves stranded on a ship with a rotting crew. I would highly recommend this book for experienced readers as it has multiple different plot twists and is full of suspense.

Kyra Anastacio

1160228_2 — 2026-01-07 20:37:43 UTC

The Beggar Student is a novel published by Osamu Dazai in 1940. Dazai was a Japanese writer who lived and wrote in the setting during or after WW2. The main character is a fictionalized version of himself, and he speaks in first person. Through his writing, he reveals the truth of his life and being a poor writer. I liked it because it had comedic elements in the story that made it entertaining. In addition, the novel also had a small plot twist and interesting ending.

Nikola Mitevski - The Outsiders

1174338 — 2026-01-07 20:37:50 UTC

My favorite novel is called The Outsiders. I read this novel for the first time in my 6th-grade English language arts class. This is my favorite novel because I like how the story begins with the characters and how they are introduced. The setting is also fascinating and entertaining. The climax of this novel is very sad, and so is the ending.

Liliana

2026-01-07 20:38:00 UTC

This is my favorite book series called 'the selection'. I love this book series so much that I have read it 4 times. But this book I love the most. It is the 2nd book of the selection series called the elite. This book is full of romance and humor. There is also a lot of tragedy and sadness in this book but it is still a very good book. I have read this particular book more than 6 times. It is not that long of a book but it is an amazing one to read. If you end up liking this book series you can also read the prequel called happily ever after. It is amazing!!!

Talk to you soon!!

Jordyn Vander Heide

1159711_2 — 2026-01-07 20:38:03 UTC

This is my favorite Novel. It is called The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. I first read it in 6th grade for school, and at first, I didn't like it because I had to read it for school. But I re-read it in 7th grade and became obsessed. The book is about this town where there are 2 groups Soc's and the Greasers. It is very emotional, and it is easy to follow. The conflict is so interesting, and it really pulls you into the book, where you can imagine it in your mind.

Rylan P

11605211 — 2026-01-07 20:38:06 UTC

This is my favorite novel, Pax. The reason I like Pax is because of the emotion and adventure mixed into the book. It keeps you hooked but not bored. The relationship between the dog and the boy in the book reminds you of you and your dog. It is almost like that if the situation that happens in the book were to be happening to you, the boy is like what you would be doing. Pax is overall a great book with emotion, adventure, suspense, and a slice of life. It shows you how far a relationship with a boy and a fox can go.

melanie

1160581_1 — 2026-01-07 20:38:24 UTC

my favorite book is the alchemist. I love how deep and emotional it is. there isn't much action, but the story is very interesting. the life lessons are so captivating because it shows that there are different paths of life and the boy learns to follow his heart. he takes a long journey and in the end he listens to the world around him. the storyline and plot are very well written and I love this book.

Sujay Sambangi

1181171_1 — 2026-01-07 20:40:23 UTC

My favorite novel is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins because it has a good plot and an interesting setting. The characters are easy to connect to and the details are very good.

1155572_1 — 2026-01-07 20:40:41 UTC

I read this book last year for a project and I enjoyed the book. I liked the plot of the Maze Runner and the action. I would read the Maze Runner again.

Shashank

1187359_1 — 2026-01-07 20:42:43 UTC

My favorite novel is the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. In the series I like the 3rd book, which was The Titans Curse. In this book there is a boy named Percy who is a demigod, and his father is Poseidon. Him and his friends goal in this book is to rescue Artemis who has been kidnapped by the titan Atlas.

Carter Dominiak

1162626_1 — 2026-01-26 17:33:34 UTC

Hi, I am Carter, and my favorite vacation spot is Austria, europe. I went on many ski vacations here, and I just love this place so much. I love to ski, and I love to spend time with my family here.

Penelope Hamilton

1160375 — 2026-01-26 17:34:41 UTC

My favorite vacation spot was Amalfi, Italy. I loved going here because it was so pretty and warm. I also loved the beach, and the water was so clear. They had delicious gelato as well.

Liliana das

2026-01-26 17:34:47 UTC

The best vacation I have ever had was when I went to England! I saw all of my cousins and family there it was really fun! My cousins and I also went to the beach and got a lot of shells. We even found a crab! (We named him claws)

Reese Segatto

1159730 — 2026-01-26 17:35:15 UTC

My favorite vacation that I have taken was when I went to Madrid, Spain! We saw the Real Madrid soccer team play and got multiple tours of the stadium and practice facility. The whole trip was super exciting!

Abrar K

1152820_1 — 2026-01-26 17:35:17 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is visiting my cousins in Seattle, Washington. My cousins live near a beach. We also have a basketball court so that I can play basketball even when I am in a different state. The best part is that I don't have to travel too far since Seattle and Chicago are both in the United states and they aren't too far from each other.

Kaylee R

1159718_1 — 2026-01-26 17:35:19 UTC

Hi, I'm Kaylee R and my favorite vacation spot is universal because there is so many fun things to do there and I really enjoy going with family.

Shashank Vandavasi

1187359_1 — 2026-01-26 17:35:29 UTC

Hi, I'm Shashank and my favorite vacation spot is Yellowstone national park in Wyoming, but it is also in Montana and Idaho as well. Yellowstone is my favorite as it has nice mountain ranges and many wild animals such as buffalo, deer, and bears.

Davis Burdett

1168475 — 2026-01-26 17:36:45 UTC

I have only been to Aruba once. It is located in the southern Caribbean. The time that I went there I was pretty young so I do not remember a ton of things. I do remember that it is a very beautiful place with very clear beach waters with lots of palm trees. The temperature there is always around 80 degrees, so it's overall a very good place to go for a vacation.

Mackenzie

2026-01-26 17:37:00 UTC

My favorite vacation spot I've ever been is Salem, Massachusetts. It's not the typical vacation spot but it was so nice and cozy. It was a breath of fresh air from all the cities and urban areas. It was so cool and the views of the sea were amazing. The history was very interesting as well and it was a lot of fun.

Kara Vander Tuuk

1160339_1 — 2026-01-26 17:37:06 UTC

The best vacation spot in my opinion is Colorado. I think this is the best spot because in the winter you can go skiing and snowboarding in the mountains and its so pretty! While in the fall all the trees leaves turn red and orange and its also so pretty to look at and its the perfect weather for hiking or to go watch a sunrise or sunset. Also in the summer they have beaches and its not too hot but it almost the perfect temperature especially ifyou are in the mountains because its usally about 70-80 degrees! But overall its just so pretty there and their is so much activities you could do in any season.

Jordyn V.

1159711_2 — 2026-01-26 17:37:52 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Door County, Wisconsin. I go there every year, and they have amazing restaurants and shops. My favorite restaurant there is Wild Tomato, they have pizza and a delicious salad. Door County also has a good beach, though the water is usually cold.

Evelyn Chorniy

1161140 — 2026-01-26 17:38:00 UTC

My personal favorite vacation spot is in Glenwood Springs, Colerado. It is located in the US. Even though it may be really cold I love going there every year for a fun ski trip. One of my favorite things there are the hot springs and how you can swim in them even if it is snowing outside. Last year me and my friend went and my hair ended up freezing! The hills in Colerado provide many fun activities like exploring caves, mountain roller coasters, and skiing. I would definitely recommend it for an adventurous trip during the winter!

Cancun, Mexico

1160811_1 — 2026-01-26 17:38:33 UTC

My name is Samaira and my trip to Cancun was my favorite because the weather was nice, the food was amazing, and it was so fun by the beach. There was a really cool zip-line place and the locals were nice.

Sujay Sambangi

2026-01-26 17:38:37 UTC

My favorite place to go on vacation is Los Angeles. I like to visit my family and there are many things to do there like going to the beach. I also like the warm weather.

Natalia

2026-01-26 17:38:56 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is Mexico because a lot of my family is there, and it is a completely different atmosphere. I also enjoy the food, and I understand and speak the language, which makes it easier.

Ibrahim Khan

1163643 — 2026-01-26 17:43:32 UTC

One place I would really like to visit is Moorco because it is a very nice country. I want to visit and see the traditions and culture there.

Yousuf A

1183272_1 — 2026-01-26 17:47:43 UTC

Hi, I'm Yousuf and my favorite vacation spot is Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I went there in first grade and saw hundreds of fireworks shooting out of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

Kyra Anastacio

1160228_2 — 2026-01-26 17:49:36 UTC

My name is Kyra and my favorite vacation spot that I've gone to is Florida. I like Florida for its warm weather, and especially the UV. I tanned outside all day near the pool. Amusement parks like Disney, Epic, and Universal were really close, so I was able to go to all of them.

melanie

1160581_1 — 2026-01-26 17:56:20 UTC

my favorite vacation spot is Aruba. the beaches are clear and the weather is warm. all of the local people are very nice and the food there is amazing! many of them speak Spanish and i have a lot of friends down there

vera senders

2026-01-26 18:14:09 UTC

my favorite vacation spot is phoenix, arizona. the mountains are so pretty and i love going hiking there. also, i have family out there so i really enjoy visiting them. it's a really beautiful place and there's so much to do!

Alex Adegunleye

2026-01-27 03:15:57 UTC

My favorite novel is ground zero. I love it because it goes into details about the attacks of 911 a terrorist attack in New York and gives elastic details about fictional characters experiencing it all from their different point of view.

Nikola Mitevski

1174338 — 2026-01-27 15:01:16 UTC

My favorite vacation spot is North Macedonia. This is where my family is from and I visit here every 2 years. I like spending time with my cousins and grandparents here and it is a lot of fun.

Ben Selof

1160075_1 — 2026-01-28 01:08:43 UTC

My favorite vacation spot would have to be Hawaii because of its beautiful beaches and ocean, as well as its forest and volcanoes, I would also love vacation here because my older brother Alex is stationed there for the Navy.

Yusuf Haque

1171587_1 — 2026-01-28 14:23:15 UTC

My favorite vacation spot I've gone to would be in Florida. In Florida I went to the beach and also went to this cool interactive pirate dinner. It was very warm and cool at night. My parents even bought us coconuts off the beach to drink on our ride back to the hotel.

Nikola Mitevski

1174338 — 2026-03-18 18:54:51 UTC

My favorite artist is Drake. This is because his lyrics are relatable most of the time to me, and I enjoy the way his music flows.

samaira m

1160811_1 — 2026-03-18 19:32:41 UTC

my favorite artists are future, travis scott, gunna, ken carson, brent faiyaz, drake, and partynextdoor

Yousuf Awan

1183272_1 — 2026-03-18 19:37:45 UTC

I don't really listen to music that much but when I do, I usually listen to Drake, Travis Scott, or the Weeknd. This is because they have good beats and their lyrics are pretty catchy.

vera s

1160950 — 2026-03-18 21:04:18 UTC

one of my favorite music artists are the deftones. my favorite album of theirs is probably white pony. i love their music because i really like alternative rock and the lyrics are really relatable.

Reese Segatto

1159730 — 2026-03-19 14:16:33 UTC

My favorite artists are Don Toliver and Lil Uzi, this is because the bass on their songs are incredible and their lyrics are relatable and catchy.

penelope hamilton

1160375 — 2026-03-20 15:36:51 UTC

My favorite artist is Frank Ocean, and I like Bruno Mars as well. They have great music.

Kara Vander Tuuk

1160339_1 — 2026-03-20 15:38:51 UTC

My favorite artist is Olivia Rodrigo because I just like her music overall and she is such an iconic person. Her vibes are really good and her songs are good.

Kara Vander Tuuk

1160339_1 — 2026-03-20 15:40:20 UTC

My favorite book is to all the boys ive loved before, because the whole series is just so good. The movies go along with the books and I love lara jean and peter together.

Natalia

2026-03-20 15:40:23 UTC

My favorite artist is Laufey; all of her music is super good, and I love how her lyrics give love and heartbreak.

melanie sanchez

1160581_1 — 2026-03-25 16:46:56 UTC

One of my favorite artists is Malcolm Todd. He has good vocals and is very good with his beats. He recently made a song called Breathe, and I think it's really good. My favorite song by him is called Earrings.

Ibrahim Khan.

1163643 — 2026-05-12 19:10:54 UTC

I hope you guys have a good time in Costa Rica. I have never been to Central America, so I don't know a lot about the cultures there. I enjoyed reading the things.

Ibrahim Khan

1163643 — 2026-05-12 19:14:10 UTC

My favorite artists are Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and Guanna. I love the lyrics and beats because they all feel relatable.

Yousuf Awan

1183272_1 — 2026-05-12 19:14:33 UTC

I hope you have a nice life in Costa Rica. It was nice meeting you all through the assignments, letters, pictures, and videos. I don't really know that much about Central American culture and geography but it seems pretty nice. Good bye!

Yusuf Haque

1171587_1 — 2026-05-12 19:48:00 UTC

I will see you all later. I did enjoy our time together as we read each other's padlets. Hopefully I will see you guys later in Costa Rica. Bye!

melanie sanchez

1160581_1 — 2026-05-12 19:50:15 UTC

goodbye! I hope you guys enjoy the end of your school year, and that you enjoyed learning about the U.S. I enjoyed sharing things with your country and goodbye!

Abrar Khan

2026-05-12 19:50:22 UTC

It has been a pleasure to know all of you. I have never been to Costa Rica so I loved getting to know how awesome Costa Rica was.

Ben S

1160075_1 — 2026-05-12 19:50:29 UTC

One of my favorite artists are Eminem because I like rap music and he is one of the biggest rap producers out there and has many good songs.

2026-05-12 19:50:45 UTC

Goodbye, I hope you guys are to have a good year and that you are to enjoy your time. Although I myself have not been to Costa Rica, I'm sure you guys have a nice community and can have fun.

Kara Vander Tuuk

1160339_1 — 2026-05-12 19:50:58 UTC

Goodbye! It was so fun to talk and collaberate with you guys and I hope you have an amazing time in costa rica. I also hope that you guys enjoy school and love all the sports and opportunities you get in life!

Carter Dominiak

1162626_1 — 2026-05-12 19:51:10 UTC

Goodbye, people in Costa Rica. I have enjoyed working with you guys and have enjoyed reading and seeing things from you. This was a good school year and you guys are very nice people. You are very nice. I wish I could go to Costa Rica, it would be so fun and such a nice place. I hope you learned a lot about the U.S. and had fun learning about it. Have a good Summer!!!!!!

Kyra Anastacio

1160228_2 — 2026-05-12 19:51:38 UTC

I'm so glad that I was able to collaborate with another country. It was lots of fun and I learned a lot, and I hope you did too! Goodbye!

Alex

2026-05-12 19:51:41 UTC

Hi, I'm Alex and I think the best vacation spot is on a warm beach in Hawaaii.

vera senders

1160950 — 2026-05-12 19:52:09 UTC

goodbye! i had a wonderful time learning about costa rica, and i hope you enjoyed learning about the u.s. i hope to go there one day, and see everything i've learned about in person. have a great summer!

Sujay Sambangi

1181171_1 — 2026-05-12 19:52:20 UTC

I hope you guys have a nice rest of your school year, and I will miss writing to Costa Rica.

Ben S

1160075_1 — 2026-05-12 19:52:26 UTC

I want to thank you guys for an amazing year and the opportunity to learn more about your guys country and teach other people about our own country. it was an amazing experience and hope future classes will continue to this type of learning.

Penelope H

1160375 — 2026-05-12 19:52:31 UTC

I hope you guys have a good school year! It was very fun to do all the projects and collaborations with you! I know we didn't get to chat too much, but I hope we will in the future!

Nikola Mitevski

1160581_1 — 2026-05-12 19:52:46 UTC

I had a good time collaborating with your guys class. I hope everybody can achieve their dreams. I've never been to Costa Rica but it looks like it is very interesting.

Shashank

2026-05-12 19:53:09 UTC

I hope you guys have a fun time in Costa Rica. I have not been near there but I wish to go there sometime in the future. I had a very fun time talking with you guys!

Mackenzie Griffin

1160032_1 — 2026-05-12 23:59:14 UTC

Hey guys!! I really liked talking with you and I think I really enjoyed this experience. It's so cool learning about your country and life style, and I really hope it was the same for you. Have a good rest of your school year!

Reese Segatto

1159730 — 2026-05-13 02:12:52 UTC

Goodbye everybody! Learning about Costa Rica. Hope you guys had a great school year and good luck on the rest of your journey in life. You can do anything you put your mind too.

Evelyn Chorniy

1161140 — 2026-05-13 16:47:54 UTC

I like multiple music genres but I mostly listen to rap, rock, or pop. I like Daniel Ceasar, Deftones, Don Toliver, The weekend, Billie Eilish and a lot of random stuff

Evelyn c

1161140 — 2026-05-13 16:51:34 UTC

Bye guys! It was such a cool experience to learn about Costa rica. I hope that you guys learned a lot about the United States!

Kyra Anastacio

1160228_2 — 2026-05-13 19:02:35 UTC

I really like listening to The Smiths. They're one of my favorite bands. My favorite song from them is "Bigmouth Strikes Again".

Kaylee Ruan

1159718_1 — 2026-05-13 19:02:57 UTC

I have had such an amazing time seeing all of you videos and I am so grateful that I have had the privilege to Collab with your school. I hope you have a great rest of your year!

Liliana Das

1160220_1 — 2026-05-13 19:03:46 UTC

My favorite artist is Bruno Mars. His music has always filled the walls of my house. And his music is just so exciting all the time

Mackenzie Griffin

1160032_1 — 2026-05-13 19:04:00 UTC

I listen to a lot of different music but my favorite singer is Conan Gray. I really like all his albums, and he recently released the deluxe version of his latest album. He's on tour right now and I really wish I could go!!!

Kaylee Ruan

1159718_1 — 2026-05-13 19:04:29 UTC

One of my favorite artists is the all American rejects I love all of their music and my favorite song from them is swing swing.

Liliana Das

1160220_1 — 2026-05-13 19:06:17 UTC

It has been such a great time getting to be able to talk to you this year. I loved being able to tell you about the United States and Learn a lot of things from you. Hope you have a great rest of your year! BYEEEEEEEE!

Sujay Sambangi

1181171_1 — 2026-05-13 19:06:26 UTC

My favorite music artists are Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Drake, 21 Savage, sosocamo, and Frank Ocean.

Jordyn Vander Heide

1159711_2 — 2026-05-13 19:06:51 UTC

I don't have a favorite artist right now, but I am really into theater and listening to musicals.

Alex

2026-05-13 19:07:01 UTC

My favorite type of music is Hip-hop.I like it because its upbeat and always sounds good to me.

Jordyn V.

1159711_2 — 2026-05-13 19:08:07 UTC

I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your school year. I have enjoyed learning about Costa Rica. Byeeee!

Alex

2026-05-13 19:08:37 UTC

Goodbye from Alex. I Hope you guys have enjoyed chatting with us all year. It was nice to learn more about you all and your lives in Costa Rica.

Natalia Sanchez Tamayo

2026-05-14 19:43:27 UTC

Bye everyone! I hope you guys enjoyed our collaboration. It was fun chatting with you guys, and I hope you liked our presentations. Have an amazing summer! 🥹

samaira m

1160811_1 — 2026-05-14 19:50:05 UTC

It was fun working with your class, and it was interesting learning about Costa Rica.

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