Learn in one of world’s most lush destinations! While studying for a semester in Costa Rica, you will improve your Spanish, live with Costa Ricans, and travel to rain forests and beaches.

On the Semester in Costa Rica program, you will study in English or in Spanish at a local university, Universidad Veritas, in the bustling capital city of San Jose. In your free time, explore nearby volcanoes, go zip lining in the rainforest, and get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local café!

The perfect location – Being minutes from the heart of the Costa Rican capital, you can explore the city with ease, but beautiful national parks, picturesque mountain villages, and relaxed beach towns are also nearby.

Choose your language – Take courses ranging from Costa Rican culture and environment to art studies taught in English, take Spanish-language courses, or, if your Spanish is strong enough, choose from a variety of courses taught in Spanish.

Vibrant campus life – The University provides weekly dance classes, intramural sports, martial arts classes, Costa Rican cooking classes, religious organizations, volunteer opportunities, and more.

• One of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world!
• Courses taught in English and Spanish
• International and local students
• Excursions throughout Costa Rica
• Wide course selection ranging from business to tropical ecology to photography
• Cooking classes, dance classes, and sports events
• Give back to the local community by volunteering

• Homestay with single room, two meals per day, weekly laundry service

Courses include art, environmental studies, health, history, international business, politics, photography, and Spanish language and culture, among others.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

4-5 courses (12-18 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English and Spanish

Spring 2012:

Orientation: January 2
Classes End: April 28

Fall 2012:

Orientation: August 25
Classes End: December 16

$9,690*

*Cost may change at any time due to current exchange rate.

• Two day and two weekend excursions
• Tuition
• Homestay with two meals per day
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & accident insurance
• Weekly laundry