API Universidad Veritas
- Hosted at: Universidad Veritas
- Location(s): San Jose, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer
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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 metro... read more
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cultural understanding, it was very worth it A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned about the culture as well as the other countries in Central and South America. I became more independent and began to trust myself more when traveling alone in a foreign country. Kristen R - University of Hartford View Entire Review
Gaining confidence in my spanish skills was my biggest gain. I also learned how to travel cheaply. Tyrah D - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I learned a lot about being independent. I thought Trinity taught me to be independent, but in reality I was not. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Sean F - Trinity University View Entire Review
Too much to write down here. yes. Austin R - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
My experience was totally worth while. I did things there that I would have never done before. For example I went with one other girl traveling around Nicaragua, which could of been very sketchy, but I am proud to say we had no problems. I traveled by myself to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica which some people think is the... Molly G - Salem State College View Entire Review
I gained confidence, intelligence, and a better sense of awareness of the world around me. Skylar Fushi - Eastern Illinois University View Entire Review
I learned that I can make my way through a city somewhat competently, that I can always make more progress with Spanish, that I can do this again someday. A student - University of Maine - Orono View Entire Review
This program really allowed me to become immersed in an unknown culture and gain insight as to how others live. It was the most fun, exciting, and adventurous month of my life Elle P - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse View Entire Review
I became fluent in Spanish and learned about the Costa Rican culture. It was exactly what I wanted in a study abroad experience. It was everything and more that I imagined when I pictured myself studying abroad. The locals, not just the professors and our host families, were very welcoming of American students and wanted to h... Jenny P - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes! It was very worthwhile. It was challenging, but that is what I signed up for. Everyday I had the opportunity to learn something new and I took advantage of that. My cultural experience impacted how I view Americans. I didn't realize how narcissistic we really are. We aren't the only Americans out there. Learning this made... Caron P - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
About
Programs in San Jose Includes:
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Art and Design Studies for Advanced Spanish Speakers: This program offers advanced Spanish speakers the opportunity to study art and design abroad by taking integrated courses with local Costa Rican students in the areas of advertising design, architecture, digital animation, interior design, photography, and product design. Students are highly encouraged to complete an intensive month of Spanish upon arrival and may consider taking one elective course in Spanish for international students to complement their studies with local students. Program fees include a maximum of up to 18 credit hours, which may consist of a mix of integrated courses with Costa Rican students and 1-2 courses designed for visiting international students.
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Latin American Studies and Internship: This program at the Universidad Veritas provides an opportunity for students to improve their Spanish language skills, gain professional experience, and earn academic credit toward their degree plan by studying and participating in an study abroad internship in San José, Costa Rica. Students must enter the program with an advanced level of Spanish.
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Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies: Students who choose to study abroad in San José through API’s Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies Program at the Universidad Veritas have the opportunity to complete a Spanish language course and select from a wide variety of elective course offerings in English or Spanish. Students participating in the quarter program complete one intensive, 4-week Spanish course (representing a total of 80 contact hours) and three elective courses. A semester program option is also available. Contact hours for each elective course range from 48 to 60 hours and students are advised that their home institution could choose to award between 3-4 U.S. semester credits for each elective course. All students will complete a Spanish placement test online prior to their departure to determine their Spanish level.
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Summer Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies: Students who choose to study abroad in San José through API’s Multidisciplinary and Environmental Studies Program summer program at the Universidad Veritas have the option to focus on improving their Spanish skills, complete elective courses in English or Spanish, or both! Students have two options depending on which track they select - including an intensive language course, intensive language and an elective, or two elective courses.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Science
- Architecture and Related Services
- Latin American Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Ecology, Evolution Biology
- Sustainability Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Health Sciences General
- Public Health
- Business
- International Business
- Marketing
Minimum GPA:
2.6Year Founded:
1997Website
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