AIFS Study Abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall, Spring

Description: Study the arts, business, economics, environmental science, health service, humanities, politics, plus Spanish language and literature and linguistics for Advanced Spanish level during a semester with AIFS in San Jose, Costa Rica. By including your tuition, housing, meals, airfare and cultural activities in one guaranteed price, AIFS makes it simple for you to live and study in Costa Rica and experience all that the diverse climates and lively capital of this Central American country have to offer.

Located almost in the center of the country, San Jose has all the facilities of a big city while being within reach of both coasts as well as the volcanoes and national parks of the central highlands. Experience "Tico" culture firsthand and practice your language skills by living and sharing meals with your host family. Cultural activities organized by the University and the AIFS Resident Director may include tropical dance lessons, sports games, museum, market and theater visits plus a chance to participate in a conversation partner program with Costa Rican students.

Highlights: AIFS excursions take advantage of the myriad ecological features of Costa Rica. Enjoy a 3-day visit to Arenal Volcano, Baldi Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest, a 3-day visit to Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste, and a day trip to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for cost information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. AIFS International and Study Again Scholarships are available.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement: We bring the world together.

Year Founded: 1964