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CIEE Semester in Monteverde, Costa Rica

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Program Overview

Your Semester in Monteverde program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Costa Rican culture. Live and learn in Monteverde!

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Program Highlights

Visit the Cloud Forest where moss and orchids dripping with mist decorate the boughs of gnarly trees
Live in a rural mountain community surrounded by friendly Costa Ricans who will teach you how to live a more sustainable lifestyle
Be enchanted and inspired when you hike beneath the canopy of the cloud forest and observe colorful plants and animals
Enjoy breathtaking views from the treetops while ziplining, and gain insights into the role of ecotourism in Costa Rica’s economy
Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest where you can hike trails, immerse yourself in its incredible biodiversity

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Monteverde, Costa Rica

Fields & Subjects

  • Sustainable Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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