Faculty-Led Programs in Costa Rica: Experiential Learning for Global Impact

Faculty-Led Programs in Costa Rica: Experiential Learning for Global Impact

Location
  • Costa Rica
    • Alajuela
Term
Fall, J-Term, Short Term, Spring Break, Summer, Winter
Subject Areas
Anthropology Business Conflict Studies Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Ecology Economics Education Food Science and Nutrition Gender Studies Geography Global Studies Graduate Studies Health Sciences Human Rights Humanities Indigenous Cultures International Business International Relations Language Studies Latin American Studies Liberal Arts Nursing Peace Studies Physical Therapy Political Science Pre-Med Public Health Service Learning Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Speech-Language Pathology Wildlife Sciences Women's Studies +25

Program Details

Program Type
Faculty Led
Degree Level
Associates Bachelors Masters
Housing
Dormitory Host Family
Language
Spanish

Pricing

Starting Price
1100
Price Details
Includes:

Comfortable lodging in locally owned hotels and ecolodges

Three daily meals shared with community members and local hosts

All in-country transportation

Full-time bilingual program coordinator and local interpreters and guides

Community project coordination and materials

Educational excursions and cultural activities

24/7 on-site support and emergency assistance

Not Included:

International airfare

Travel insurance

Personal expenses and souvenirs

VN works directly with faculty to design custom itineraries that align with course goals, community engagement, and academic themes. Programs are offered year-round.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Accommodation Activities Some Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Coordination of all activities, over 20 years of experience, personalized programs, attention 24/7 for any reason at all.

What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Visa
Oct 15, 2025
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About Program

Partner with VN Costa Rica to bring your classroom to life through immersive, community-based learning experiences. Our programs connect faculty and students with local organizations working on sustainability, migration, health, social justice, and community development across rural and border regions of Costa Rica.

VN provides full on-site coordination, local guides, bilingual staff, project partners, housing, meals, transportation, and cultural excursions—so you can focus on teaching and mentoring your students.

Whether you teach in the social sciences, health, environmental studies, education, or the humanities, our team works with you to design a customized itinerary aligned with your course objectives. Together, we create a transformative experience that fosters global citizenship, empathy, and real-world impact.

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Program Highlights

  • Design Your Own Program: Customized itineraries that align with your course goals and academic field.
  • Experiential Learning: Hands-on engagement with local organizations in sustainability, migration, health, and community development.
  • Full On-Site Support: VN provides logistics, bilingual guides, lodging, meals, and transportation.
  • Safe & Meaningful Immersion: Work with trusted community partners in rural and border regions of Costa Rica.
  • Impact-Focused: Foster empathy, leadership, and global citizenship through community-based projects.

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