Description

Earn your academic credit in Spanish language, Latin American literature, or environmental studies in San Jose, Costa Rica. With the inclusion of your housing, meals, tuition, airfare, and cultural activities in a one-time guaranteed price, AIFS makes everything simple for your living and study experience that the diverse climate and fun capital of Costa Rica.

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

Costa Rica is one of the world's most ecologically varied countries and a magnet for those interested in wildlife and the natural world. The diversity in Costa Rica's climates, from the Caribbean coast to the high cloud forests, coupled with the relaxed attitude of the "Tico" population, make it an ideal place to experience all that Central America has to offer. Spend a summer studying abroad with AIFS in Costa Rica and exploring this remarkably diverse little country.

The beaches on the Atlantic coast are just a short distance away and Sao Paulo is perfectly located to allow weekend travel throughout the region. Day trips to Guaruja and Sao Roque are included in your program fee.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Environmental Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for fee information

Program Fees Include:

Fee includes:
- Tuition - up to 7 semester credits (subject to course selection)
- Housing in a homestay or student apartment
- Meal allowance to subsidize breakfast and lunch or dinner Monday through Friday
- Cultural activities such as: tours, museum visits, cooking classes, social activities with Costa Rica's locales
- Excursions
- Transportation pass for bus and metro
- Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
- Services of a pre-departure Student Advisory Center and an on-site Resident Director
- Pre-departure handbook

Optional Components:
- AIFS Flight Package - Round trip flights U.S.- San Jose, San Jose-U.S. and round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

We bring the world together.

Year Founded

1964