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AIFS: San José - Veritas University

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Program Provider:
AIFS
Location:
San José, Costa Rica
Official Website:
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Year Founded:
1964
Program length:
Academic year, fall or spring semester and summer session
Deadlines:
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Language Requirement:
None

3 reviews

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4.333335
Safety
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Healthcare
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Food
4.333335
Housing
3.666665
Cost
4
Culture
3.333335
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Costa Rica is one of the world's most ecologically varied countries and a magnet for those interested in wildlife and the natural world. The diversity in Costa Rica's climates, from the Caribbean coast to the high cloud forests, coupled with the relaxed attitude of the "Tico" population, make it an ideal place to experience all that Central America...
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Costa Rica is one of the world's most ecologically varied countries and a magnet for those interested in wildlife and the natural world. The diversity in Costa Rica's climates, from the Caribbean coast to the high cloud forests, coupled with the relaxed attitude of the "Tico" population, make it an ideal place to experience all that Central America has to offer. Spend a summer studying abroad with AIFS in Costa Rica and exploring this remarkably diverse little country.

Both inside and outside the classroom students will have the opportunity to participate in a rich program of cultural activities organized by the University and the AIFS Resident Director. There is always something going on and something to do on weekends. Activities may include:

* Tours in and around San José
* Tropical dance lessons
* Sports
* Visits to local attractions including:
o museums
o markets
* Performances including:
o theater
o concerts
* Participation in a conversation partner program with Costa Rican students

Excursions included in program fee:
* Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest
* Manuel Antonio National Park
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12/28/11
Costa Rica
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Odds are it's cheaper than your home institution. And you're only a college student once. view full review
Emily Lee
10/19/11
Study Abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica: An Opportunity to Step Out of My Comfort Zone
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The workload for my elective classes was not much. We had reading assignments frequently and final projects in all the classes. My spanish classes were the most work, especially when I got to Intermediate 2. That class had homework everyday and it wasn't just simple worksheets. Often it was short writing assignments or presentations. The nice thing about the the course ... view full review
Vikki
01/03/11
Costa Rica: an individual adventure
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Through this experience I have grown so much as an individual and as a citizen of the world. I learned that there are other versions of history than what we learned in our high schools in the US, everything has another perspective. view full review
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