Semester in Costa Rica - Pura Vida with Expanish
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Semester in Costa Rica - Pura Vida with Expanish
- Costa Rica
- San José
About Program
Spend a semester abroad in San José with Expanish and study in one of the most biodiverse and environmentally rich countries in the world. This program focuses on environmental science and biology, exploring sustainability, conservation, and global ecological challenges through a local lens.
Courses are taught at Veritas University and enhanced with fieldwork, site visits, and hands-on projects that bring learning beyond the classroom. San José and its surrounding ecosystems become your classroom, offering direct exposure to rainforests, wildlife, and real-world environmental research.
Engage with local communities and experience Costa Rica’s “pura vida” lifestyle while building cultural awareness and global perspective. The program is ideal for students interested in science, sustainability, and health-related fields, with flexible coursework to match a variety of majors. Through immersive, experiential learning, you’ll develop valuable research, collaboration, and problem-solving.
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Program Highlights
- No Spanish required!
- Earn University Credits
- Excursions, Day Trips, and Weekly Cultural Activities
- Local staff ready to help with everything
- Interactive classes that take you outside of the classroom walls