Study Abroad in Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica

Conservation Study in Costa Rica

Our program will focus on biodiversity from forest canopies to coral reefs as we conduct field studies in three specific areas: reef environments; avian wildlife and after dark ecology. Please note that prior field research experience is not required. All necessary skills of data acquisition and analysis will be taught on-site in Costa Rica. At each of our study sites, we will be examining and com... Learn More

Spanish Language, Ecological and Latin American Studies: Puntarenas, Costa Rica - USAC

Costa Rica is well known for its peaceful lifestyle, egalitarian society and extraordinary natural beauty. USAC students study intensive elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish and elective subjects such as art history, biology, ecology, political science, business and anthropology in Puntarenas, a small city located on a narrow peninsula jutting out into a gulf on the Pacific Coast. Electi... Learn More

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

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... Learn More

GORP Outdoor Adventure Maymester!

Nowhere in the world is it easier to be "at one with nature" than in Costa Rica. Exploring the misty cloud forests, volcanic mountain ranges and tropical rain forests will reveal an unmatched biodiversity. During this two week adventure, we'll hike just about every day, horseback ride, raft Class III-IV whitewater, go kayak touring, snorkel, ride the zip-line through the forest canopy and plant tr... Learn More

Carpe Diem Latitudes Program

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... Learn More

Summer & Semester Courses in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Outward Bound is an experiential education program designed to inspire and develop leadership, compassion, responsibility, respect for the environment and commitment to serve through adventure-based wilderness experiences in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Imagine Central America as both your classroom and playground! Semester courses take students on adventures through Costa Rica,... Learn More

Spanish, Surfing, Yoga and Digital Photography in Costa Rica

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... Learn More

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

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. Learn More

Spanish by the Sea / the River

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... Learn More