- Costa Rica
- San José
About Program
Spend a January, summer or semester or academic year in San José studying or interning with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn 3- 20 credits per semester from Universidad Veritas through various courses and internship opportunities. Courses are taught in English and Spanish. No previous Spanish language study is required for most programs.
Universidad Veritas offers an internship program and volunteer opportunities. Their Spanish Language and Internship Program welcomes students with an advanced level of Spanish.
You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities including:
• Costa Rican cooking classes
• Visits to local museums and historical sites
• A 3-day trip to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest
• A 3-day trip to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park
• Day trip Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi artisans.
Optional excursions include a 2-day trip hiking and rafting in Sarapiquí and a 4-day trip to Panama.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.
Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Accessibility Support
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 20 credits with transcripts issued by Veritas University
- Internship and volunteer opportunities
- Wide range of environmental studies courses taught in English and Spanish
- On-Site Program Director to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- 3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 3-day excursion to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest and a day trip to Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour, Grecia & Sarchí Artisan towns
Popular Programs
Earn 3 semester credits during a 2-week January term program at Veritas University in San José, Costa Rica. Choose from the history course, Costa Rican Health Care System and Tropical Medicine, and the social science course, Conflict Resolution and Health Care. Both courses are taught in English.
Spend the summer in the lively capital of San José, Costa Rica with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 9 credits while studying at Veritas University. Courses offered in architecture, art, business, communications, economics, environmental sciences, health, history, linguistics, literature, photography, physical therapy, politics, psychology, social science, Spanish language.
Excursions
Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Spa, and Monteverde Cloud Forest (3 days)
Spend the semester in San José, Costa Rica with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 20 credits while studying and interning at Veritas University. Begin this program with a preparatory 4-week Spanish language course to refresh or improve their existing Spanish language skills.
Students are placed in internship positions related to their major and/or interests and are assessed by meetings, a major project and a presentation at the end of the internship.
Questions & Answers
Location
Costa Rica is known for its Pura Vida lifestyle and San José is a great place to get familiar with the lifestyle. One of the best ways to discover San José is through the arts; whether you like theatre, dance, or music, this is the quickest way to the heart of Costa Rica.
