Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica: Summer

Location

Costa Rica
- San José

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma

Housing

Host Family

Pricing

Price Details

AIFS is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing, and over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants. A meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance, and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Coordinated AIFS Flight Packages with major airlines are also available.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Some Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Round trip flights and airport transfers included for students on the optional AIFS Flight Package.

Last Updated: Sep 05, 2019

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About Program

Spend the summer in the lively capital of San José, Costa Rica with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 10 credits while studying at Veritas University. Courses are taught in English and Spanish with no previous Spanish language study required.

You’ll begin or improve your Spanish in a Spanish Language and Latin American Culture course. Specialized Spanish courses in business, health and law enforcement are also available.

Live in a homestay within walking distance of campus. Your host family will provide a weekly laundry wash and will also provide you with breakfast and dinner daily.

Cultural and social activities will include:
• Walking tours of San José
• Costa Rican cooking classes
• Visits to local museums and historical sites
• 3-day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, where you will explore some of the most beautiful beaches on the Central Pacific coast.
An optional, 2-day excursion to the great Arenal Volcano and hot springs spa is also available.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with AIFS Abroad for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Accessibility Support

Everyone’s experience is unique. We recognize the location you choose can have an impact on your sense of belonging. We encourage you to use the information below as you review your options to select the program and location that will be the best choice for you. If you do not hold the identities that are amplified here, this information is still a great resource for you as well. It will give you a better understanding of those who have this identity.

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Impact

Sustainability

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 by the year 2025. 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

Earn up to 10 credits and transcript issued by Veritas University
3-day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park
Optional 2-day excursion to Arenal Volcano and hot springs
No previous Spanish language study required
Single bedroom in homestay with breakfast and dinner daily

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About AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS Abroad. Comprehensive program fees make it convenient for students to study abroad and intern abroad to experience all that the world has to offer. Celebrating 60 years of service in 2024, AIFS Abroad has the...