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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: AIFS 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
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Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Language Pre-requisite: No
Housing Options: Homestay Minimum GPA: 2.5
Areas of Study: Architecture, Art, Business, Communications, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Health and Human Services, History, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish Language Courses Offered: Spanish
Eligible Majors: any major Eligible Class Status: 1-Freshman, 2-Sophmore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 6-other
Program Description:

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San José, Costa Rica
Spend a summer in the mellow and breathtaking city of San José, Costa Rica with AIFS! Study a variety of academic program options at Veritas University, one of the most highly regarded private universities in Latin America. The university’s urban campus is just a short drive from lush rainforests, volcanoes, endearing sloths and stunning coastlines. 

Courses are taught in English and Spanish with no previous Spanish language study required.

Program options include Spanish Language and Latin American Culture Program or the Liberal Arts, Healthcare, and Environmental Sciences Program.

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

Cultural and social activities may include:
  • Welcome lunch
  • Tropical dance lessons 
  • Tour of the Teatro Nacional 
  • Visits to museums 
  • Tours of local markets 
  • Participation in a language exchange program with Costa Rican students 
  • Visit to the indigenous reserve of Quitirrisi 
  • Costa Rican cooking class 
  • Farewell dinner 
An optional, 2-day excursion to the Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs is also available.
 
 
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Over 50% of our participants receive financial support from AIFS!  
   
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. All-inclusive program fees cover tuition, housing, a meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.
 
     
 

 




This program is currently not accepting applications.