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AIFS Abroad in San José, Costa Rica: January

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Earn 3-semester credits during a 2-week January term program with AIFS Abroad at Veritas University in San José, Costa Rica. Courses are taught in English. Veritas University was founded in 1975 as a Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica college, the first private university in Costa Rica. Veritas is fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education. Choose among course options focusin...

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Program Highlights

Practice your Spanish with local students, as well as with your host family.

Stay with a local family who will welcome you into their home and introduce you to Tica culture.

Experience everything that San José has to offer, from its mouth-watering dishes to buzzing nightlife.

Participate in social and cultural activities to truly maximize your stay in Costa Rica.

Get the chance to explore Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Terms Available:
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • International Business
  • Public Health
Guidelines:
  • American
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Study Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - Study AbroadInnovation in Diversity Finalist 2022

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

1

Best J-term option available

February 03, 2023by: Isabela Ortiz Caso - United StatesProgram: AIFS Abroad in San José, Costa Rica: January
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Over my short stay in CR, I really enjoyed the fact that I was able to complete 3 credits in two weeks and have the best time of my life. I met so many great people and even wished I stayed for an entire semester.

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
    • University Freshman (1st Year)
    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

    Application Procedures

    • Transcript
    • Online Application

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    Earn 3-semester credits during a 2-week January term program with AIFS Abroad at Veritas University in San José, Costa Rica. Courses are taught in English. Veritas University was founded in 1975 as a Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica college, the first private university in Costa Rica. Veritas is fully accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education. Choose among course options focusing on health and human sciences, environmental studies, and international business. Live in a homestay within walking distance of the university and immerse yourself in Tica culture and the Spanish language. Breakfast and dinner, laundry service, and internet are included with the homestay. The lively capital of Costa Rica offers all the facilities of a big city while being within reach of tw...

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