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AIFS Study Abroad in San Jose: Semester or Academic Year (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: AIFS 
  • Restrictions: UW-Whitewater applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Internship, Service Learning, UW-System Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Foreign Language
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Home-Stay Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Art History, Arts, Biology, Business, Communication, Cultural Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Health, History, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Internships, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Peace & Justice Studies, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Women's Studies
Click here for a definition of this term UW-W Recommended program for: Political Science Click here for a definition of this term Language Prerequisites: No
Click here for a definition of this term Target Language: Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Internship Available: No
Program Description:
T: (800) 727-2437
studyabroad@aifs.com
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San José, Costa Rica
Spend a semester or academic year in San José with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 23 credits per semester from Universidad Veritas through various courses and internship opportunities. Courses are taught in English and Spanish. No previous Spanish language study is required for most programs.

Universidad Veritas offers an internship program and volunteer opportunities. Their Spanish Language and Internship Program welcomes students with an advanced level of Spanish. It combines a 4-week Spanish language course with a 12-week internship placement based on your major. 

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities including: 
  • Costa Rican cooking classes
  • Visits to local museums and historical sites
  • A 3-day trip to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • A 3-day trip to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Day trip Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi artisans.
Optional excursions include a 2-day trip hiking and rafting in Sarapiquí and a 4-day trip to Panama.
 
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Offering more than $800,000 in scholarships, grants & financial support each year!  
   
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. All-inclusive program fees cover tuition, housing, a meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.
 
     
 

 

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