Description

On Intern in Costa Rica, you will study Spanish at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and work at a custom internship. You can gain practical skills in your major and really boost your resume with international work experience. In your free time, explore nearby volcanoes, go zip-lining in the rain forest, and get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local cafe! You will experience:

* Strong language classes - Learn in a more immersive environment than you ever thought possible!

* Custom internship - Gain practical experience in an internship selected for you from among fields as diverse as business, education, design, art, journalism, tourism, and engineering. Get a leg up in the job market!

* Idyllic setting - You'll be just minutes from the heart of the capital of Costa Rica, and you will get to explore both the city and the beautiful national parks, picturesque mountain villages, and relaxed beach towns found nearby.

* Fun outside the classroom - Universidad Veritas has weekly dance classes, intramural sports, martial arts classes, Costa Rican cooking classes, religious organizations, volunteer opportunities, and more.

* An astounding country - Great excursions are included with your program. Take a city tour with your fellow study abroad students, wander through the local markets, and try some exotic tropical fruit as you explore the rain forest!

Highlights

* Internship to boost your resume
* Spanish courses to gain fluency
* Live with a local family

Qualifications

Students must have at least a high-intermediate level of Spanish (approximately 4 Spanish courses) and be majoring in the field of the desired placement. The semester program requires a commitment of 16 weeks, and the summer program, at least 12 weeks.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Full-time tuition and fees
* Homestay
* Breakfast and dinner
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* Universidad Veritas orientation
* Excursions
* On-site support
* On-campus internet access
* Weekly laundry
* One day and one weekend excursion
* Universidad Veritas official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000