Study Abroad in Central America

IES Abroad San Jose

www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/CostaRica/SanJose/sanJoseSocialEnvironmental.html

Since 1950, IES Abroad has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A not-for-profit educational organization, IES Abroad offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in 34 cities throughout the world. Based in suburban San Jose and including field study in Costa Rica's diverse eco-regions, this program...

Study Abroad Programs Focusing on 'Sustainability through Community' with CELL

www.cellonline.org

CELL's unique study abroad programs focus on sustainability through community and are designed for students who believe that they can make a difference in the world: students who would like to play an active role in creating long-term solutions to problems facing our global communities and environment. Semester programs consist of a combination of structured course work, field-learning experiences...

Study in San Jose, Costa Rica with ASA

www.academicstudies.com/programs/costa-rica/san-jose

Host Institution: International Center for Development Studies & Universidad Latina de Costa Rica - Semester, Summer & Academic Year programs Credits: Students can earn 12-15 semester credits per semester or 6 semester credits per summer program. Academic Focus: Development in Latin America, Spanish Language, Environmental Studies, Human Rights, International Business, Latin American Society...

Study and Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica

www.soleducation.com/costarica

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Discover a country of friendly people and breathtaking scenery. The mountainous landscape is dotted with volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and rushing rivers. Costa Rica is situated between two coastlines, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, giving it miles of stunning seashore that supports an amazing array of sea ...

Study Abroad in Managua, Nicaragua

www.fairfield.edu

UCA is Latin Americ's first private university. The program offers an opportunity to understand the country and its people as they confront issues of economic competitiveness and infrastructure development. Nicaragua has a stable democratic government and is one of the safest countries in Central America.

Costa Rica Center - LIU Global

www.liu.edu/Global/Academics/Locations/Costa-Rica.aspx

Semester and year-long, experiential programs in Spanish immersion, cultural and independent studies. The program includes homestays, internships, seminars, extensive field trips to other areas in Central America, and guest speakers. Courses include: Intro to Global Issues, Global Education & Cross-Cultural Research Issues, Living Latin American Culture, Writing, Research & Documentation, Spanish...

SEA Semester: Field Programs in Marine & Environmental Studies

www.sea.edu

Isn't it worth one semester to study three-quarters of the world? Since 1971, SEA Semester has been a leader in study abroad focused on marine science, environmental studies, and maritime culture. Our interdisciplinary programs challenge students intellectually and physically by combining study of the deep ocean with hands-on research and sailing. Based in the world-renowned scientific communi...

Sea|mester Study Abroad at Sea

www.seamester.com/index.php

Global semester at sea programs offering credit in marine and nautical science, communication and leadership, while voyaging throughout the world's oceans aboard traditionally rigged schooners. Voyage duration ranges from 20 to 90 days. If you're looking for a unique educational adventure, one that is not confined by the four walls of a traditional classroom, then Sea|mester could be the right...

Public Health in Costa Rica

www.temple.edu/studyabroad/programs/summer/costa_rica/index.html

Temple University's Public Health in Costa Rica program offers an exciting opportunity for students with a background in health, medicine, social work, political science, psychology, sociology, economics and international studies to see and experience a developing country's health concerns first hand. The program is designed to give students direct hands-on experience in the Costa Rican health car...

Summer Study in Costa Rica for Middle & High School Students

educulture.com/programs/costa-rica/

The main objective of our Language and Culture Programs in Costa Rica is to have each participant totally immersed in the culture of the country. This facilitates a truly intercultural perspective, as well as the exciting opportunity for growth in life skills and language proficiency. ECI is dedicated to making our Costa Rica program the best of its kind available to US middle and high school stud...

International Internships - Join the Premier Internship Program in 16 cities

www.SummerInternships.com

Dream Careers is the premier internship program provider for college students. We offer guaranteed internship placement in 16 cities around the world, as well as housing, meals, weekend events, career seminars and transportation while you are in your program. After choosing your program, you will work with an industry expert in your field of study to secure an internship that you choose. We wo...

Spanish & Volunteer in Costa Rica

www.aicr-edu.org

AICR is proud to announce the only organization in Costa Rica providing a full curriculum in Spanish language as well as fully organized Volunteer programs in 5 different areas: Teaching, Children, Community, Ecology, and Professional Experience (Journalism, Tourism, Health, Non for profit, Hotelier, Veterinary, and more); we believe in the sustainability of our programs, that is why we offer ver...

Study and Intern at EARTH in Costa Rica

www.earth.ac.cr

Consortium Summer Program: EARTH University has partnered with ten US universities to form the Consortium for Sustainability to offer a unique study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica. This program takes place at EARTH in the summer and consists of two sessions, from May to June and June to July, respectively. The investment per session is USD3,800 and includes teaching, room and board, on campu...

Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics

www.towson.edu/studyabroad/costaricaBIOLsummer.asp

Study in Central America in June 2012 with TU Professor Sarah Haines. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to use nationally recognized environmental education materials from Project Learning Tree (a division of the American Forest Foundation) in a tropical setting. Students will use Project Learning Tree materials to apply ecological concepts to environmental education and the ...

Carpe Diem Latitudes Program

www.carpediemeducation.org/latitudes.php

Latitudes - Semester Overseas + Internship: We've learned through experience that group travel followed by an independent volunteer placement forms a natural progression that leads to the maturation and personal development of the individual. Both experiences provide a full palette of physical, mental, social, spiritual and cultural challenges. The first semester, with a group, creates a coope...

IMAC Spanish Language Programs in Costa Rica

www.spanish-school.com.mx/costarica/index.php

Established in Costa Rica in 1989, our Partner School is located on the east side of the capital city of San Jose, in the suburb of San Pedro, across from the University of Costa Rica campus and just a short 20 minute walk from downtown San Jose. Our Partner School has developed its own classroom methodology so students communicate, comprehend and use accurate pronunciation quickly through dif...

Costa Rica Internships

www.costarica-internships.com/

Your Chance to Experience Pura Vida, The Pure Life of Costa Rica! Dream Careers Costa Rica Internship Program is the premier Costa Rica internship opportunity for college students. This 8-week, all-inclusive summer experience includes a guaranteed, legitimate internship in popular industries such as Advertising, Marketing, Non-Profit, Hospitality, Theatre and Arts, Ecotourism, Real Estate Devel...

Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement

www.augsburg.edu/global/centralamerica/fallspringsem01.html

This multi-country semester study abroad program (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua) is defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to community engagement. Students develop Spanish language skills through one-on-one Spanish courses and language practicum. They are immersed in the lives of homestay families, urban and rural communities, and learn with and from grassroots comm...

Independent Homestay

www.cci-exchange.com/homestaysabroad.aspx

Greenheart Travel's Independent Homestay Program focuses exclusively on the short-term homestay experience. Participants gain special insight into the host country's society through experiencing daily life, customs, and values. Welcoming volunteer host families provide room and board and friendship for 1 - 4 weeks. Participants will be received as a member of the family and will be involved i...

ISV Academic Credit/Independent Study Programs from Across the Globe!

www.isvolunteers.org/

The ISV Academic Credit/Independent Study Program Since 2002, nearly 2,000 students from hundreds of universities across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have received academic credit through independent study or transfer credit from an ISV partner university for their participation on an ISV program and successful completion of the course requirements. Former students describe ...

Leatherback Sea Turtle Conservation Spring Break Program - Gandoca Beach, Costa Rica

www.myelap.com

Volunteer in Costa Rica - Volunteers will arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica and spend one night with a host family in the city. The following day, volunteers will depart early for Gandoca Beach, which lies on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Volunteers will participate in the welcome, orientation, training and cultural activities as well as help with projects at the sea turtle conservation park...

EF Language Courses Abroad

www.ef.com//ils

EF International Language Schools is a division of EF Education - the world's largest private educational organization and the recognized world leader in providing overseas education. We are a multi-national group of ten companies and non-profit organizations with over 2,000 EF staff and 15,000 teachers at work in 50 countries. To date, nearly fifteen million students have benefited from an EF pro...

Spanish, Surfing, Yoga and Digital Photography in Costa Rica

www.schooloftheworld.org

The School of the World is a traveler's education school offering programs in Language, Yoga, Digital Photography and Surfing. Programs include hands-on instruction, accommodations and field trips. Field trips include a kayaking/snorkel trip, crocodile river tour, and waterfall hike. Additional tours like zip-lining (canopy), ATV, horseback-riding and more can be arranged through us. The school is...

Summer Program in Spain and Costa Rica

www.mlsa.com

A program designed for undergraduate, graduate, teachers of Spanish. Graduate and undergraduate courses in Beginning Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, conversation, composition, linguistics, culture, literature (several courses). Spain Students will be studying at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where nearly 200,000 students from all over the world study in innumerable fields. The UCM is c...

Spanish Study and Cultural Immersion in San Jose

www.languagesabroad.com/sanjose

Our school is located between San Pedro and Zapote a quiet and safe suburb of San Jose only ten minutes bus ride from the city center. Buses run every ten minutes to the city center from 5am to 11pm, taxis cost approx. USD2 one way. Housed in a modern building, the school offers an informal atmosphere perfect for small group instruction. Facilities include nice classrooms, terrace area, studen...

Internships and Study Abroad

www.wiseabroad.org

Students intern, volunteer, or study abroad by fully immersing themselves into the host country culture, developing relevant career skills, living with host family, and enjoying exciting weekend excursions at affordable program fees. Why WISE Abroad? WISE Abroad adds value to your international education experience primarily in two ways, through diverse and creative programs, and affordable...

PADI Scuba Instructor Internships

www.goproutila.com

If you have a dream or goal to work in the scuba diving industry as a PADI Divemaster or an Instructor then we can help you with our award winning training programs in our career development center. From beginner to Instructor, or if you're currently a PADI Open Water certified diver (or qualifying certification from another dive training agency) and you wish to pursue a professional path to ...

WAYRA Spanish School

www.spanish-wayra.co.cr

WAYRA Spanish School is located at the beautiful Tamarindo Beach, on the west coast of Costa Rica, and offers since 1996 a full Spanish immersion program. Recognized as a DELE examination center and associated with the Instituto de Cervantes, we are the perfect choice for students that want to learn Spanish in a serious environment but at the same time would like to enjoy the beaches and the many ...

Comparative Internships Costa Rica/Nicaragua: Health Care, Social Work, Environment

www.costaricainternships.com

Program participants can arrive any time based upon their needs and schedules. Interns can work for a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of sixteen, longer stays can be negotiated for certain projects. We require at least eight weeks commitment.

Spanish by the Sea / the River

www.spanishatlocations.com

Spanish by the Sea / by the River is an organization with three language schools in Costa Rica and Panama, which is also specialized in adventures excursions and voluntary positions. Every school provides lodging and we offer the opportunity to stay with a local family as well. Of course you are also welcome if you simply want to study Spanish! Our Spanish courses are based on the communicative...

Spanish and more at CRLA in Costa Rica

www.learn-spanish.com

Spanish and more learn Spanish in Costa Rican owned and operated language school. First rate Spanish immersion program in a warm and friendly environment. Small groups or private classes. Professional qualified teachers. Homestays with friendly Costa Rican families. All included in the Spanish program: Conversation Hour, Latin Dance Classes, Costa Rican cooking class, Outside excursions and visits...

Study Spanish & Latin Culture for Credit

www.interculturacostarica.com

We teach not only language but culture in a country full of adventure and natural beauty! We encourage our students to become immersed in the culture by learning the language, living with a local family and participating in daily cultural activities such as Latin dance class and intercambios with the local English students. Intercultura's Spanish program uses a combination of immersion teaching me...