Veritas Christian Study Abroad: San Jose - Study Abroad and Missions Program
- Hosted at: Universidad Veritas
- Location(s): San Jose, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Volunteer, Intensive Language
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Students participating in a Veritas Christian Study Abroad program in San José, Costa Rica will be able to experience a Latin American metropolis while also having the rest of Costa Rica's pristine natural wonders at their fingertips. Costa Rica i... read more
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It was definitely worthwhile! I learned to be more confident and independent, I was basically fluent in Spanish while down in Costa Rica, I met amazing friends, and I tried so many new foods and activities! Allison Lease - Bethany Lutheran College View Entire Review
I learned about a whole new culture and was able to connect to them through learning the language, ministry work, and having a host family that made sure I was always taken care of. It was definitely worthwhile! Kari K - Berea College View Entire Review
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Students participating in a Veritas Christian Study Abroad program in San José, Costa Rica will be able to experience a Latin American metropolis while also having the rest of Costa Rica's pristine natural wonders at their fingertips. Costa Rica is a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts and beach lovers alike.
Today, over 27 million slaves exist in the world—that’s more than all the years of transatlantic slave trade combined (according to Allies Against Slavery). Human trafficking enslaves men, women, and children in exploitative sex and labor services. Veritas students in Costa Rica may join efforts with local ministry partners for social justice to share the light and hope of the gospel to those involved in trafficking. Students may converse and pray with prostitutes on the streets of San Jose or help rescued victims develop life skills. Students may also work with children and families in need through supplying provisions and building relationships. Students will grow in their faith as they discover what it means to be an international missionary, serve others, and gain a global perspective.
The Mission Mentor disciples Veritas students in their experiences through prayer, reflection, and spiritual support as well as connects them to ministry partners and local churches. The International Missions/Service-Learning Practicum provides a great opportunity to reinforce the cross-cultural missions experience in-country. Students will receive college credits for the reflection activities, journal entries, and cultural research which enhance the overall experience.
For semester programs, students will take the Veritas course Global Mission Perspectives (3 credits), the International Missions/Service-Learning Practicum (1-3), and other courses from the Universidad Veritas to maintain full-time student status.
For summer programs, students will take the International Missions/Service-Learning Practicum and one or two courses at the Universidad Veritas.
Intensive language programs also available! See website for details.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadVolunteer
Intensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture and Related Services
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Cultural Studies
- Sustainability Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Missions, Missionary Studies
- Theology
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Health Sciences General
- Business
- History
Minimum GPA:
2.5Website
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International Studies Abroad / ISA Scholarships
In pursuit of its goals of enhancing cultural awareness and providing students with the independence and language skills necessary for the workplace, The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship seek to help those who may not otherwise be able to study abroad. As a testament to his early struggle and lifelong pursuit of academic excellence, ISA offers USD 58,000 annually in scholarships to be used towards ISA programs in memory of Dr. Castañeda. The Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda Memorial Scholarship are both merit and financial need-based scholarships that assist students from affiliated universities with the expenses of studying abroad. Scholarship awardees will have the opportunity to participate in the Correspondent Internship, which gives students the chance to add content to ISA’s Student blog. The student may also be given an opportunity to be part of ISA’s offices abroad based on the need of the particular office.
12 x $2000 for Fall Programs; 12 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Programs; 2 x $2,500 for (Fall-start) Year Programs; 2 x $2,500 for (Spring-start) Year Programs
ISA offers USD 8,000 worth of scholarships annually dedicated to the memory of Michaela Farnum. Michaela was a junior studying International Business and Spanish at Seattle University and was a participant in the ISA program in Chile. Her experience was tragically cut short when she lost her life in a hiking accident in the mountains of La Campana National Park in Chile. ISA hopes that this scholarship will help aspiring study abroad students and will do so in memory of Michaela who only began to realize her dream of study abroad. The scholarship is both merit and financial need-based scholarships for the study abroad expenses for the summer term of the student awardees
8 x $1,000 for Summer Programs
The ISA Diversity Scholarships aim to encourage students of a broader cultural make-up to participate in ISA programs by offering funds to assist with the expenses of studying abroad. The scholarship amounts to USD 14,000 in awards and is to be used towards ISA programs.
2 x $1,000 for Summer Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Fall Programs; 3 x $2,000 for Winter/Spring Programs
