Culinary Arts & Cooking Internships in Costa Rica

Having the opportunity to intern abroad in Costa Rica has opened so many opportunities and conversations for me. I had the absolute best experience and I couldn’t have done it without World Endeavors. They were amazing to work with! Costa Rica changed my life in such a positive way. I learned so much and would LOVE to go back vacation there. It’s incredible there and completely changed my perspective on life in general. 10/10 recommend!

It was a great experience, however I do think it is geared towards people with little to no work experience and did not meet all my expectations of learning something new in a new work environment. The best part was being able to practice my Spanish with my host family.

CIEE provided me with a great internship site, a clean and nice apartment in a good neighborhood, and gave me roommates who shared similar interests. The staff was extremely kind and helped me whenever I needed, and were good about checking in with me about my experiences

I was able to understand how physical therapists in another country used their knowledge of the human body to treat patients. I loved the dance class that was included in my program. It could be nice to see some resources for other dance classes, etc. that are close to where the student is staying.

It was a great experience, and I hope to return to Costa Rica soon! I learned a lot about OT and I also learned a lot more Spanish. I hope to continue learning more! I reccommend World Endeavors to my friends and colleagues.

This experience was brief but I had the chance to live like a real “tica”. This opportunity was so valuable for me because it made me look at so many things I was giving for granted in a different way. I know that in 3 weeks it’s almost impossible to change someone’s life but I hope I could leave at least a little mark, which could the memory of a smile or whatever I could have done to make the day better to someone else.

I wanted to meet new people, try new Costa Rican foods, become more mature and independent and work with wildlife. It was a journey and the best parts of the trip were those that I originally did not plan.

I think there's problems here and there with cleanliness of dorms and location choices, but overall I had a very positive experience. The staff and program as a whole I felt was a very worthwhile opportunity.

My CIEE internship in Barcelona, Spain is a great experience not just academically but also personally. I have learned so much about myself during these months and building connections is so important in life.

This program was amazing! The staff and faculty are always willing to help with anything. Whether it's about your internship placement or advice for fun adventures in the city, the staff is there for you. This program has great opportunities to grow as a student and a professional in your field. The field trips and activities in this program allowed us to take our learning outside and explore a new culture. I couldn't recommend this program enough!

CIEE is very well-staffed and they do everything they can to make sure you have the best experience possible. Everyone is friendly, the rules and guidelines are laid out for you, and the excursions CIEE plans are a blast!!

I have had a great experience, it is organized and comes at a good cost. The staff on-site is very supportive and helpful (as well as Brooke in Portland), but we had an emergency situation and the Portland higher-ups didn't handle it well, nor did anyone answer the emergency number provided to us.

It was a great program. I would really only recommend it for an internship because I think you get the most out of it that way. I was going to study abroad I'd rather do it at a local university where I'm studying. My only complaint is that the whole CIEE experience isn't tailored very well to internships, and a lot of things conflict with work. It feels like the intern students are an afterthought, which I understand because most people are studying here.

I believe that a way to find yourself is traveling and experience different cultures, it opens your eyes and you watch your life having a turn and making sense in every task you do. I put my heart and effort in this things so I become a better person every day by learning and spreading a little bit of my knowledge. If you are doubting to get abroad just follow your instinct and you will see how everything falls into place.

At first there was not a lot for me to do, however the amount of tasks have increased and it is going very well. I help the residents to do simple exercises. I help them to walk and be all around active. Aside from work, I have loved traveling on the weekends.

My favorite experience in Costa Rica has been spending time with the family, especially the big dinners together are great. I have plan to travel more in Costa Rica.

Everything has been awesome. I am getting lots of hours with the physical therapist. I run group exercises for elders that are mainly chair based or working with a chair to increase strength and balance. I also spend a lot of time assisting the physical therapist with patients. In my program it was probably the first exercise session I had with the group of elders. For my weekends I love traveling. I plan to continue to help the physical therapist, improve my Spanish more and travel!

World Endeavors' coordinator was very helpful and informative throughout the entire application process. The application process was easy and straightforward.

I'm learning different types of therapies and improving my spanish. I help assist with meals, giving meds, taking vitals, and therapies in my workplace. I enjoyed traveling with my friends I've made here and experiencing the culture. My friends and I help each other out with our spanish skills in order to communicate better with the locals. I plan to experience and see more culture and improve my spanish skills.

Getting to know my coworkers and family has by far been my favorite experience! I love being immersed in a different culture and getting to connect and make friendships with people!