API: Experience San Jose, Costa Rica (with Scholarships)
Program Overview
Located in the central valley of Costa Rica, San José is a vibrant urban center in the heart of a serene and beautiful nation. Three volcanoes surround the city, and quaint villages, farms, and coffee plantations dot the hillsides. Though the metropolitan area is home to 36% of the nation’s population, one can easily explore the smaller central area of the city and discover its neighborhood market...
Located in the central valley of Costa Rica, San José is a vibrant urban center in the heart of a serene and beautiful nation. Three volcanoes surround the city, and quaint villages, farms, and coffee plantations dot the hillsides. Though the metropolitan area is home to 36% of the nation’s population, one can easily explore the smaller central area of the city and discover its neighborhood markets and local restaurants.
Cultural opportunities, including theater, music, cinema, and dance, are also abundant in San José. Students can visit the Museo Nacional, the Museo de Oro Precolombino with its sparkling collection of pre-Columbian gold, or the Museo de Jade, boasting the world’s largest collection of jade.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Academic Year
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Biology
- American
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Fields & Subjects
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
Available Terms / Availability
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Online Application
- Resume
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-25
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Kesa Ferguson
Participated in 2025
AlumniKesa Ferguson is a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media and Public Communications from the University of Houston-Downtown. She lo...
My brother was my primary inspiration to go abroad; seeing his transformative experience in China showed me how much a global perspective can change a person. I recognized that the value of studying abroad extends far beyond the classroom and lasts a lifetime.
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