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  • Costa Rica
    • San José
Term
J-Term, Short Term, Winter
Subject Areas
Conflict Studies Health Sciences History Latin American Studies Medicine Political Science Public Health Public Policy Social Sciences Sociology
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
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Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Host Family
Language
English

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Starting Price
2995
Price Details
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. Comprehensive fees cover tuition and housing with $800,000 in scholarship and grant funding available each year. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages are available.
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Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Classes Meals Travel Insurance
Nov 05, 2024
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About Program

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.

Live in a homestay within walking distance of Veritas University. Immerse yourself in Tica culture and Spanish language. Breakfast and dinner, a weekly laundry wash and internet access are included.

Living in a homestay in San José will give you a true sense of Costa Rican life. The city is full of character with vibrant markets, buzzing nightlife, street art and charming neighborhoods. This lively capital city offers all of the amenities of a big city while being within reach of two coasts, volcanoes, national parks and the lush central highlands. Study abroad in Costa Rica with AIFS to experience the ‘Pura Vida’ way of life.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
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At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

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.
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Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.
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Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.
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Program Highlights

  • Live in a Costa Rican homestay in a single room
  • Breakfast and dinner included daily
  • Optional 3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Earn 3 credits studying health and human sciences at Veritas University
  • Over 50% of students receive financial support from AIFS in the form of grants or scholarships

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About AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, more than 1.8 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS. Comprehensive program fees make it convenient for students to study abroad and intern abroad to experience all that the world has to offer. With over 60 years of experience, AIFS Abroad has the resources and...

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