Study Abroad in Eastern Lowlands, Costa Rica

Butterfly Garden

Assist curators in the running of a butterfly garden. Interns will help on all levels of the operation: butterly collection, interpretation to the public, maintainence of the facility. A great opportunity to learn about the diversity of Monteverde through the wings of its most spectacular creatures. I.C.E. internships are for exceptional individuals walking the path less traveled. Whether you a... 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

Costa Rica & Nicaragua Sea Turtle Ecology

Before experiencing the thrill of working with turtles in the wild, experience the thrills of the Costa Rican jungle. The Class III rapids of the Sarapiqui don't disappoint. Next, we settle into our Field Station on the beaches of Tortuguero. Get down in the trenches, assisting biologists by marking turtle nests, counting eggs, and more. From there it's off to El Ostinal, Nicaragua, to explore con... Learn More

Summer Program in Spain and Costa Rica

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... 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

AMIGOS Summer Programs

Since AMIGOS was founded in 1965, more than 25,000 young people have participated in the Summer Program. In the Summer Program, you will live with a host family, working with a team of 2-3 Volunteers, immersing yourself in the language and culture of your Latin American host community. With an elaborate system for safety and guidance supporting you, you and your partner(s) will have the opport... Learn More

KIIS Costa Rica: Anthropology, Education, Spanish

The KIIS summer program in Costa Rica provides students the opportunity to explore the ecological and cultural wonders of this small, yet vibrant nation. This 36-day program, situated in one of the most advanced democracies in Latin America, offers students a wide range of study options. Costa Rica is located in Central America with Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north. It is flanked... Learn More

Conservation and Wildlife Photography

The purpose of Conservation Photography is not only to get great shots of pristine nature; photographs can also demonstrate the degradation of the natural environment in a compelling way that educates the viewer about a particular habitat or species. Such photos can then be used to garner support for needed conservation measures. This program will introduce you to the natural history of Costa Rica... Learn More

Semester at Sea- Short-Term Voyage 2012

Students from all majors will embark on Semester at Sea's first short-term voyage, spending 26 days doing course work on the MV Explorer and field work in 7 countries, including an exploration of the Panama Canal Expansion Project. With a curriculum inspired by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, students will build global skills by working in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating... Learn More

International Environment and Development

The International Environment and Development (IED) program is a unique 'experiential' learning experience that combines a 12-week seminar in Washington, D.C. with an intensive 3-week field practicum in Ghana or Ecuador, and a 2-day per week internship in DC. The three weeks overseas is not so much of an adventure program as it is an experiential and academic program involving meetings and interac... Learn More