Costa Rica

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Why Study Abroad in Costa Rica:

  • Live, intern, and study in San José, the cosmopolitan capital of Costa Rica that is bursting at the seams with museums, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs!
  • Outdoor adventure awaits you in Costa Rica, a country renowned for its eco-tourism.  And you can study Tropical Marine Biology or Tropical Ecology and Resource Management in two focused programs offered in the summer and in January.
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Featured Programs

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    Summer in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Courses in English and Spanish with local professors on an urban campus minutes from the heart of San Jose. Explore the city, as well as beautiful nearby national parks, picturesque mountain villages, and relaxed beach towns.

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    Spanish for Law Enforcement in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Take criminal justice courses taught in English and a Spanish-language course focused on law enforcement–related vocabulary. Explore nearby volcanoes, go zip-lining in the rain forest, and sip some of the best coffee in the world

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    Spanish for Health Professionals in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Spend five weeks of your summer studying Spanish (at any level) and health care in a unique and hands-on learning environment. Live with a local family and explore the markets, restaurants, and salsa clubs of San Jose.

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    Semester in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Study in English or in Spanish in the bustling capital city of San Jose. 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.

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    January in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Don’t let the winter blues get you down: spend your January break with us! Work on your Spanish and learn why Costa Rica ranks as the happiest country on earth.

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    Intern in Costa Rica

    San Jose

    Spend from one to several months at a customized internship in fields as diverse as tropical biology, business, education, and art. Gain practical skills in your major, while practicing your Spanish and boosting your resume with international work experience.

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