ISA Study Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica

Name: ISA Study Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica
Brand: ISA by WorldStrides
SKU: 15581
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Location

Costa Rica
- Heredia

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

Cultural Studies Language Studies Latin American Studies

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Provider

Housing

Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

2000

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2024

Last Reviewed: Sep 27, 2023

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About Program

Relax in the beautiful Costa Rican city of Heredia! ISA and Universidad Latina have teamed up to give you an unforgettable study abroad experience. Heredia is smaller than San Jose, the close-by capital of Costa Rica, offering many of the same things, but resonates Costa Rican culture in a purer form!

Study Spanish language, electives in English, and other courses with Costa Rican's during the semester or academic year. The summer program revolves around intensive Spanish Language. Sign up with ISA and begin the trip of a lifetime today!

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BIPOC Support

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations. Our country-specific diversity pages offer information about the societies and cultural history of our destinations. This information can be used to start your reflection about how your intersecting identities relate to the host community context.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Neurodivergent Support

ISA by WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.

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Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform ISA of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process. Please contact accessibilityteam@studiesabroad.com with questions or for more information.

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Sustainability

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.

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Ethical Impact

ISA by WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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Program Highlights

Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity, beautiful tropics, and delicious food made up of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Heredia is a less busy city, with fewer people on the streets and can be explored on foot. It has a pleasant climate that is hot during the day and cool at night.
Heredia has many beautiful hikes, colonial architecture, and historical museums.
Part of the Laureate International Universities network.
Designed for students interested in the Spanish language and/or Latin American literature.

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Universidad Latina

The Universidad Latina - Heredia is a highly regarded private university and part of the Laureate International Universities network. The campus is interspersed with sun-lit courtyards, green spaces and quiet tropical gardens. Founded in 1985 as the Universidad Internacional de Costa Rica, the school's undergraduate and graduate programs are also fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education. Today, it offers undergraduate courses in practical sciences, education, and business.

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My experience in Heredia, Costa Rica was life-changing and I would do it all over again if I could. I stayed with a host family which was the best decision. I got to taste home cooked traditional meals rather than eating out all the time. There is something special about a hot home cooked meal and Spanish conversations with host families that makes study abroad unique.
I have gained so much confidence in my Spanish speaking skills as well as in myself. Traveling and discovering on your own takes you out of your comfort zone and lets you enjoy more.

Pros

Self-confidence
Connecting with host family
Trying new foods

Cons

Some places are not safe to go alone
Public transportation gets some getting used to

I went to Costa Rica on a complete whim. I chose my program randomly and ISA's Costa Rica Heredia program was the hands down absolute best experience I could have ever dreamed about. I loved the classes and my professors. The directors are absolutely amazing... They end up as your good friends at the end of your trip. Also, Heredia is a smaller town so I always felt completely safe and it's a short bus ride to San José for travel across the country on weekends. The excursions were great and I always came back feeling refreshed and wanting to explore Costa Rica more. My host family became like my own family and I absolutely adored them; honestly, I can't wait to go back and visit them. I would recommend this program to every single person I meet, especially if they want to improve their Spanish!

What would you improve about this program?

Honestly the only thing I can think of is having more honesty about host families. I had one group mate who didn't get along with her family at all and she didn't tell our directors because she didn't want them to get mad. She didn't understand that the directors won't get mad, they want to help so I think they need to be more transparent with that.

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