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Costa Rica Study Abroad Directory

In this packet is a list of the recent and future study abroad

programs being offered in Costa Rica by various Universities and third-

party providers. They include brief descriptions to help identify the best

program for you. Through this, the U.S. aims to reach President Obama’s

“100,000 Strong” initiative, seeking to surpass 100,000 exchanges within

the Latin American and Caribbean region by the year 2020. If your

program is not listed, please contact us at [email protected]

and we’ll include it.

Alabama Auburn University System

Topic of Study: General Entomology

Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,000

Location: Puntarenas, UGA Ecolodge

Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Auburn University System Topic of Study: Foreign Language Curriculum Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks

Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Costa Rica


Auburn University System Topic of Study: Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Average Duration: Fall, 1 Week


Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Auburn University System Topic of Study: Intensive Language Study Average Duration: Summer, 1 Month Average Cost: $3,900 Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Not Specified

Troy University Topic of Study: Health Promotion in the Global Community Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Troy University Topic of Study: Sport and Tourism Management Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Alabama System Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology, Conservation, and Development Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Alabama System Topic of Study: Service Learning Abroad Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of South Alabama Topic of Study: Immersion Experience Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,500 - $4,300 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

Alabama Universities with Partner Programs: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Birmingham Southern College Jacksonville State University Samford University University of Montevallo University of West Alabama

Alaska University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Topic of Study: Youth Exchange Average Duration: Summer, 1 Month Average Cost: $1,350 - $1,990 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Individual

Alaska Universities with Partner Programs: University of Alaska at Southwest University of Alaska at Southeast Ketchikan University of Southeast Sitka

Arizona Arizona State University System (includes ASU West & Polytechnic)*

Topic of Study: Service Learning


Location: Montserrat

Average Program Size: Not Specified

Arizona State University System Topic of Study: Tropical Ecosystems Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks

Average Cost: $4,065

Location: Montserrat


Mesa Community College Topic of Study: General/Non-Specific Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: Varies Location: La Selva Average Program Size: Not Specified

Northern Arizona University Topic of Study: Spanish, Modern Languages Average Duration: Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters Average Cost: Varies Location: San Pedro, Universidad Fidelitas Average Program Size: Varies

Northland Pioneer College Topic of Study: Spanish Studies Average Duration: Summer, 1 Month Average Cost: $1,985 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Thunderbird School of Global Management Topic of Study: Sustainable Business Development Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Alajuela, INCAE School Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Arizona Topic of Study: Global “MedCats” Pre-Health Average Duration: Summer, 3 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $4,115 Location: San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Arizona Universities with Partner Programs: Arizona Christian University Benedictine University Central Arizona College Cochise College Grand Canyon University Northcentral University Pima Community College South Mountain Community College Yavapai College

Arkansas Arkansas State University System

Topic of Study: Spanish Language


Location: Various


Arkansas State University System Topic of Study: Tropical Environment Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks


Location: Various


Hendrix College Topic of Study: General/Non-Specific Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: $6,000 Location: San Luis, UGA Ecolodge Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ouachita Baptist University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $1,985 Location: San Pedro, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Central Arkansas Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $1,745 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Arkansas Universities with Partner Programs: John Brown University

California Humboldt State University

Topic of Study: International Environmental Issues and Global Education

Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: San Ramon


Humboldt State University Topic of Study: Primate Field Program Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks


Location: La Selva


Point Loma Nazarene State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion

Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks

Average Cost: $3,800 - $6,800

Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

San Diego State University Topic of Study: Primate Field Program Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Huacas Average Program Size: Not Specified

San Diego State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,486 - $3,783 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

San Diego State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $4,486 - $5,016 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

San Jose State University Topic of Study: Reciprocal Exchange with Universidad Veritas Average Duration: Fall and/or Spring Semester Average Cost: $11,835 Location: San Jose, Universidad Veritas Average Program Size: Individual

University of California System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Study Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 3 Months Average Cost: Varies Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of California System Topic of Study: Tropical Biology and Conservation Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 3 Months Average Cost: Varies Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

California Universities with Partner Programs: Azusa Pacific University Biola University California Lutheran University California State University System Claremont McKenna College Fresno Pacific University Mills College Mount St. Mary’s College Occidental College Sonoma State University St. Mary’s College of California University of Redlands University of San Francisco

Colorado Colorado Mountain College

Topic of Study: Environmental Issues and Economy

Average Duration: Summer, 1 Month Average Cost: $4,329

Location: Not Specified


Colorado State University System Topic of Study: Sustainable Design and Construction Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days


Location: El Guacimo


Colorado State University System Topic of Study: Sustainability and Development

Average Duration: Summer, 6 – 8 Weeks


Location: El Guacimo Average Program Size: Not Specified

Johnson and Wales University Topic of Study: Sustainability and Nature-Based Tourism Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $7,950 Location: Various Average Program Size: 24 Participants

Colorado Universities with Partner Programs: Adams State University Colorado Christian University Colorado College Colorado Mesa University Fort Lewis College Metropolitan State College of Denver Regis University University of Denver University of Northern Colorado Western Colorado State University

Connecticut Central Connecticut State University

Topic of Study: GeoEcology, Eco-Tourism, and Sustainability

Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,295

Location: Various


University of Connecticut System Topic of Study: National Identity, Human Rights, and Migration Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks




Connecticut Universities with Partner Programs: Eastern Connecticut State University Fairfield University Naugatuck Valley Community College Quinebaug Valley Community College Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University Three Rivers Community College Trinity College University of Bridgeport University of Hartford University of New Haven University of St. Joseph Wesleyan University Western Connecticut State University Yale University

Delaware University of Delaware

Topic of Study: Business, Economical, and Societal Development

Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,950



University of Delaware Topic of Study: Tropical Biodiversity Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks


Location: Various


University of Delaware Topic of Study: General

Average Duration: Winter, 4 Weeks


Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Widener University Topic of Study: Sustainable Development Average Duration: Winter, 11 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Delaware Universities with Partner Programs: Eastern Connecticut State University

Florida Florida Atlantic University

Topic of Study: Field Study in International Economics

Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,065

Location: Various


Florida Gulf Coast University Topic of Study: Food, Ecology, and Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days


Location: Various


Florida International University Topic of Study: Environment and Sustainability



Location: Coopesilencio Average Program Size: Not Specified

Florida Southern College Topic of Study: Education Average Duration: Fall, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Florida State University Topic of Study: Social Workers and Helping Professionals Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $5,775 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Florida State University Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $5,175 - $5,775 Location: Santa Ana Average Program Size: Not Specified

Indian River State College Topic of Study: Service Learning and Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,500 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Palm Beach State College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Palm Beach State College Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $2,100 Location: Tortuguero Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Palm Beach State College Topic of Study: Human Services

Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week


Location: Various


Rollins College Topic of Study: National Parks


Location: Various


St. Petersburg College Topic of Study: Vet Tech Practicum

Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days


Location: Playa Blanca


University of Central Florida Topic of Study: Cross-Cultural Psychology Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,175 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Florida Topic of Study: Sustainable Agriculture and Development Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $5,151 - $9,876 Location: La Flor, EARTH University Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Florida Topic of Study: Law Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Florida Topic of Study: Tropical Ecosystems Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,990 - $2,236 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of South Florida Topic of Study: Globalization and Community Health Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: $6,755 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Tampa Topic of Study: Tropical Biology and Conservation Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $4,425 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Tampa Topic of Study: Transcultural Healthcare in Latin America

Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks

Average Cost: $2,545 Location: Monteverde


Florida Universities with Partner Programs: Broward College Eckerd College Hillsborough Community College Jacksonville University Johnson and Wales University New College of Florida Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University St. Leo University St. Thomas University Stetson University University of Miami University of North Florida University of West Florida Wofford College

Georgia Armstrong State University



Location: San Jose


Clayton State University Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week




College of Coastal Georgia Topic of Study: General Excursions



Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

East Georgia State College Topic of Study: Spanish Literature and Photography Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: $1,500 Location: San Luis Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia Highlands College Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,395 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia Highlands College Topic of Study: Health Sciences Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $1,550 Location: San Luis Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia Regents University Topic of Study: Sociology Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,950 Location: San Luis Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia Southern University Topic of Study: Nursing and Cultural Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,200 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia State University Topic of Study: Spanish Studies Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: $2,995 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia State University Topic of Study: Cross Cultural Perspectives on Health and Health Policy



Location: Atenas


Morehouse College Topic of Study: Spanish Language


Average Cost: $3,150 Location: San Jose


Savannah State University Topic of Study: Latin American History and Culture





University of Georgia Topic of Study: Comparative Environmental Health Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $1,350 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of North Georgia Topic of Study: Tropical Cloud Forest Ecology Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,285 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of West Georgia Topic of Study: Spanish Language, Culture, and Literature Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,600 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Valdosta State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,980 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Georgia Universities with Partner Programs: Albany State University Bainbridge College Berry College Columbus State University Emory College Georgia College Georgia Perimeter College Gordon College Kennesaw State University South Georgia State College Spelman College Toccoa Falls College Troy University Wesleyan College

Hawaii Brigham Young University

Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,000 - $2,500 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Hawaii Universities with Partner Programs: Leeward Community College University of Hawaii at Hilo Wayland Baptist University

Idaho Brigham Young University

Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,000 - $2,500 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Idaho Universities with Partner Programs: Boise State University College of Idaho Idaho State University Lewis-Clarke State College Northwest Nazarene University University of Idaho System

Illinois Bradley University

Topic of Study: General

Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: $3,700

Location: San Jose


College of DuPage Topic of Study: Language Immersison Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks


Location: Various


College of Lake County Topic of Study: Field Biology


Average Cost: $2,300 - $2,750


Concordia College of Chicago Topic of Study: International Business Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Harper College Topic of Study: Field Biology Research Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Lewis University Topic of Study: Arts and Sciences Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,300 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Northeastern Illinois University Topic of Study: Costa Rican Culture Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Southern Illinois University Topic of Study: Agricultural Systems, Plant, and Soil Science Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,250 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Illinois System Topic of Study: Anthropology, Primate Behavior, Ecology, Ecosystem, v

Sustainability, and Conservation Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,700 - $2,850 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Illinois System

Topic of Study: Sustainability through Business Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,500 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of St. Francis Topic of Study: International Business Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,300 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Illinois Universities with Partner Programs: Aurora University Carl Sandburg College Eastern Illinois University Elgin Community College Governor’s State University Greenville College Heartland Community College Illinois Central College

Illinois College Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University John A. Logan College Joliet Junior College Kanakakee Community College Kishwaukee College Knox College Lake Forest College Lake Land College Loyola University of Chicago McHenry County College Moody Bible Institute Monmouth University Moraine Valley Community College North Central College North Park University Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Oakton Community College Parkland College Prairie State College Quincy University Rend Lake College Roosevelt University Springfield College in Illinois St. John’s College Waubonsee Community College Western Illinois University System Wheaton College

Indiana

Purdue University System Topic of Study: Agriculture, Environment, and Community Stability

Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week



Purdue University System Topic of Study: Global Leadership for Freshmen

Average Duration: Fall, 10 Days

Average Cost: $2,482.29 Location: San Jose


University of Evansville Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology


Average Cost: $3,700 Location: Not Specified


University of Indianapolis Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Valparaiso University Topic of Study: Various Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Year Average Cost: $18,907 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Indiana Universities with Partner Programs: Ball State University Bethel College Butler University Franklin College Grace College and Seminary Holy Cross College Huntington University Indiana University System Trine University University of Southern Indiana

Iowa Iowa State University

Topic of Study: Biological Anthropology


Location: Limon


Iowa State University Topic of Study: Biological Field Study Average Duration: Spring, Not Specified

Average Cost: $750

Location: San Jose


Iowa State University Topic of Study: Integrated Management of Tropical Crops




Iowa State University Topic of Study: Natural History Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,042.86 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Iowa State University Topic of Study: Rainforest Conservation Project Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Average Cost: $6,375 - $10,825 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Iowa State University Topic of Study: Soils and Crops of Costa Rica Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,600 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Iowa State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer or Winter, 4 – 6 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Iowa State University Topic of Study: Wildlife and Production Animal Medicine Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Ciudad Quezada Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kirkwood Community College Topic of Study: Environmental Service and Ethics Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,650 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Wartburg College

Topic of Study: Hispanic Culture and Intensive Conservation Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Iowa Universities with Partner Programs: Clark University Coe College Cornell College Dordt College Graceland University Grinnel College Loras College Mercy College of Health Sciences Mount Mercy University Northwestern College St. Ambrose University University of Dubuque University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa Upper Iowa University

Kansas Kansas State University System

Topic of Study: General Exchange

Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $5,043

Location: Cartago, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

Average Program Size: Individual

Kansas State University System Topic of Study: General Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester


Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica


Kansas State University System Topic of Study: Spanish Language

Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days


Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kansas State University System Topic of Study: Travel and Tourism, and Public Relations Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $1,535 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kansas State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language, Exchange Average Duration: Varies Average Cost: $2,475 Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Kansas System Topic of Study: International Business Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: $3,576 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Kansas System Topic of Study: International Social Services Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,420 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Kansas System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $2,010 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Kansas System Topic of Study: Liberal Arts and Sciences Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,982 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washburn University Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,455 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washburn University Topic of Study: Nursing Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,990 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kansas Universities with Partner Programs: Baker University Benedictine College Bethany College Bethel College Butler Community College Emporia State University Fort Hays State University Johnson County Community College Pittsburgh State University Tabor College Wichita State University

Kentucky Ashland University


Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,103 - $6,106

Location: Santa Ana


Northern Kentucky University Topic of Study: Biological Sciences Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week




University of Kentucky Topic of Study: Intensive Medical Spanish and Tropical Medicine




University of Kentucky Topic of Study: Environmental and Agricultural Field Study Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $4,035 Location: Various Average Program Size: 12 Participants

Western Kentucky University Topic of Study: Biodiversity Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: $400 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Western Kentucky University Topic of Study: Economics Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,960 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Western Kentucky University Topic of Study: Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,495 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kentucky Universities with Partner Programs: Asbury University Bellarmine University Berea College Bluegrass Community and Technical College Campbellsville University Eastern Kentucky University Georgetown College Kentucky State University Morehead State University Murray State University Rowan Technical College Saint Catharine College Thomas More College Transylvania University

Louisiana Nicholls State University

Topic of Study: Business

Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,150

Location: San Jose


Southeastern Louisiana University Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days


Location: Various


Tulane University Topic of Study: Language, Social Justice, and Service




University of New Orleans Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $3,995 Location: San Ramon Average Program Size: 35 Participants

Louisiana Universities with Partner Programs: Dillard University Grambling State University Louisiana State University System Loyola University University of Louisiana System Xavier University of Louisiana

Maine

Maine Universities with Partner Programs: Bates College Bowdoin College Colby College Husson University Southern Maine Community College Thomas College University of Maine System University of New England University of Southern Maine

Maryland Goucher College

Topic of Study: Sustainability

Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $25,543

Location: Various


Towson University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks


Location: Monteverde


University of Maryland University College Topic of Study: Architecture Sustainability



Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

Maryland Universities with Partner Programs: Community College of Baltimore County Frostburg State University Johns Hopkins University McDaniel College Montgomery College Mount St. Mary’s University Notre Dame of Maryland University Salisbury University St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. John’s College

Massachusetts Bunker Hill Community College

Topic of Study: Tropical Field Studies

Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,430

Location: Various


Fitchburg State University Topic of Study: Non-Profit Management Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days




Middlesex Community College Topic of Study: General


Average Cost: $500


Massachusetts Universities with Partner Programs: Amherst College Anna Maria College Bay Path University Bay State College Becker’s College Boston College Brandeis University Bridgewater State University Cape Cod Community College College of the Holy Cross Dean College Elms College Emmanuel College Endicott College Framingham State University Gordon College Hampshire College Lesley University Longy School of Music MCPHS University

Mount Wachusett Community College New England College System Newbury College Northeastern University Regis College Salem State University Simmons College Smith College Suffolk University Tufts University University of Massachusetts System Wellesley College Westfield State University Wheaton College Williams College Worcester State University

Michigan Aquinas College

Topic of Study: Service Learning

Average Duration: Spring Semester Average Cost: $7,000

Location: Santa Ana


Calvin College Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks


Location: Various


Central Michigan University Topic of Study: Service Learning


Average Cost: $936 - $1,136


Davenport University System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $4,200 - $4,518 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Delta College Topic of Study: Spanish and Humanities Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $1,400 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ferris State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,400 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Kalamazoo College Topic of Study: Global Health Average Duration: Winter, 3 Months Average Cost: $16,469 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: 6 Participants

Kalamazoo College Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Spring, 3 Months Average Cost: $16,649 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: 6 Participants

Michigan State University Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,100 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Michigan State University Topic of Study: Development Health and Environment Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: $4,150 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Northwestern Michigan College Topic of Study: Spanish and Community Development Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Detroit Topic of Study: International Business Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Michigan System Topic of Study: Spanish and Community Development Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: $1,695 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Michigan Universities with Partner Programs: Albion College Baker College System Cornerstone Grand Valley State University Hope College Kuyper College Lake Superior State University Marygrove College Michigan Technological University Northern Michigan University Saginaw Valley State University

Minnesota Anoka Ramsey Community College

Topic of Study: Environmental Science and Sociology

Average Duration: Spring Semester Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: Alajuela


Minnesota State University System Topic of Study: Human Relations Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks


Location: San Jose


Minnesota State University System Topic of Study: General Exchange

Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester

Average Cost: $3,849 - $8,905


Minnesota State University System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Exchange Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Minnesota State University System Topic of Study: Student Teaching Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 7 – 14 Weeks Average Cost: $3,703 - $4,810 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Minnesota Universities with Partner Programs: Augsburg College Bethany Lutheran College Bethel University Concordia University at St. Paul Gustavus Adolphus College

Hamline University Macalester College Metropolitan State University Normandale Communitu College North Hennepin Community College Ridgewater College Southwest Minnesota State University St. Cloud University St. Olaf College University of Minnesota System Walden University

Mississippi Hinds Community College

Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Service Learning

Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: Heredia


Hinds Community College Topic of Study: Environmental Science Average Duration: Not Specified


Location: Various


Hinds Community College Topic of Study: Sociology

Average Duration: Spring (May), Not Specified



Millsaps College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 2 – 6 Weeks Average Cost: $3,250 - $7,395 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Mississippi College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall, 3 Months Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Mississippi Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,985 Location: Manuel Antonio Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Southern Mississippi Topic of Study: Environmental Geography Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $5,200 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Southern Mississippi Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $3,950 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Southern Mississippi Topic of Study: International Development Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,900 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Mississippi Universities with Partner Programs: Belhaven University Mississippi State University Virginia University

Missouri Culver-Stockton College

Topic of Study: Biodiversity

Average Duration: Spring, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,000

Location: Various


Missouri Southern State University Topic of Study: Environmental Climate and Change Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks


Location: Various


Missouri Western State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language


Average Cost: $3,476.95


Park University Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Fall, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,850 Location: Various Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Truman State University Topic of Study: Language and Culture Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Missouri System Topic of Study: Public and Community Health, Nursing Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,677.25 Location: Santa Elena Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Missouri System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,654.55 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Missouri Universities with Partner Programs: Avila University Central Methodist University Drury University Evangel University Graceland University Missouri Baptist University Missouri State University Missouri Valley College Northwest Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri Washington University at St. Louis Westminster College William Woods University

Montana Flathead Valley Community College

Topic of Study: Botany


Location: Various


University of Montana System Topic of Study: Wilderness Medicine Average Duration: Spring, 4 Months




Montana Universities with Partner Programs: Carroll College Montana Montana State University System Montana Technical of the University of Montana

Nebraska Bellevue University

Topic of Study: Digital Photography


Location: Various


Concordia University at Seward Topic of Study: Ecology and Natural History Average Duration: Spring, Not Specified


Location: Various


Metropolitan Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language



Location: Playa Samara Average Program Size: Not Specified

Nebraska Wesleyan University Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Nebraska System Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $4,384.25 Location: Guacimo Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Nebraska System Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Puerto Viejo Average Program Size: 22 Participants

University of Nebraska System Topic of Study: Anthropology, Biology, and Spanish Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Nebraska System Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Wayne State College Topic of Study: Language and Culture Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,875 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Nebraska Universities with Partner Programs: College of St. Mary Doane College Nebraska College of Business Peru State College

Nevada

Nevada Universities with Partner Programs: Sierra Nevada College University of Nevada System

New Hampshire

Franklin Pierce University Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

New Hampshire Universities with Partner Programs: Colby Sawyer College Dartmouth College New England College Plymouth State University Rivier University University of New Hampshire System

New Jersey

Mercer County Community College Topic of Study: Science and Sociology Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Rutgers University System Topic of Study: Business Average Duration: Winter, 1 Week Average Cost: $3,075 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Rutgers University System Topic of Study: General Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 3 Months Average Cost: $9,567 - $12,767 Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Individual

New Jersey Universities with Partner Programs: Bergen Community College Bloomfield College Brookdale Community College Caldwell University College of New Jersey College of Saint Elizabeth Drew University Felician College Monmouth University Montclair State University New Jersey City University Princeton University Ramapo College of New Jersey Rider University Rowan University Saint Peter’s University Seton Hall University William Patterson University of New Jersey

New Mexico San Juan College

Topic of Study: Geology and Biodiversity

Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,392 - $2,362

Location: Various


University of New Mexico System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Spring or Summer, 5 Months

Average Cost: Varies

Location: San Jose


University of New Mexico System Topic of Study: General Exchange

Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester


Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Not Specified

New Mexico Universities with Partner Programs: New Mexico State University System New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology St. John’s College of Santa Fe

New York Adelphi University

Topic of Study: Community Service

Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,300

Location: Puerto Viejo


Adelphi University Topic of Study: Sustainability, Peace, Human Rights, and Development Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks


Location: San Jose


Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Topic of Study: Environmental Consciousness

Average Duration: Spring, Not Specified



Bank Street College of Education Topic of Study: Rainforest Ecology Average Duration: Fall, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,350 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

City College of New York Topic of Study: Ecological Photography Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,055 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

City University of New York System Topic of Study: Latin American and Caribbean Society Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,376.53 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

City University of New York System Topic of Study: Nursing and Global Health Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,625 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

College of Brockport State University Topic of Study: Global Health Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,150 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

College of Brockport State University Topic of Study: General Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: Individual

College of Brockport State University Topic of Study: General Exchange


Average Cost: $6,994 - $8,510

Location: San Jose, Latin American University of Science and Technology


College of Staten Island Topic of Study: Nursing


Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Juan


Hartwick College Topic of Study: National History



Location: Various


Hunter College Topic of Study: Spanish and Health Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,250 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Hunter College Topic of Study: Developmental Studies Average Duration: Fall, 8 Weeks Average Cost: $5,900 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Le Moyne College Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Long Island University System Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: Varies Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

New York University System Topic of Study: Business and Sustainable Development Average Duration: Spring, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Alajuela, INCAE Business School Average Program Size: Not Specified

Rochester Institute of Technology Topic of Study: History, Geography, Economics, and Politics Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $5,500 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Queens College Topic of Study: Tropical Marine Biology


Average Cost: $3,125 Location: Puntarenas


St. John’s University Topic of Study: Cultural Preservation



Location: Various


State University of New York System Topic of Study: General Exchange

Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester

Average Cost: Varies Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica


State University of New York System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Fall Semester Average Cost: Varies Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: Not Specified

State University of New York System Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

State University of New York System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: Individual

State University of New York System Topic of Study: Business Economics and Management Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose, Universidad Veritas Average Program Size: Not Specified

State University of New York System Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer, 4 – 16 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose, Universidad Veritas Average Program Size: Not Specified

State University of New York System Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Stony Brook University Topic of Study: Sustainability and Renewable Energy


Location: Limon


Syracuse University Topic of Study: Outdoor Education

Average Duration: March, 1 Week

Average Cost: $3,550 - $3,975

Location: San Jose


New York Universities with Partner Programs: Adirondack College Bard College Barnard College Baruch College Binghamton University Brooklyn College Broome Community College Colgate University College of Mount St. Vincent

Columbia University Concordia College Cornell University Daemen College Empire State College Farmingdale State College Genesee Community College Hamilton College Hobart and William Smith College Hudson Valley Community College Ithaca College Jamestown Community College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Kingsborough Community College Leman College Manhattan College Marist College Medaille College Monroe Community College Mount Saint Mary College Nassau Community College New School New York City College of Technology Niagara University Onondaga Community College Pace University Roberts Wesleyan University Saint Joseph’s College of New York Sarah Lawrence College Siena College Skidmore College St. Bonaventure University St. Francis College St. John Fisher College St. Lawrence University St. Thomas Aquinas College Vassar College York College

North Carolina Appalachian State University

Topic of Study: General Exchange

Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: Varies

Location: San Jose, Universidad Veritas


Campbell University Topic of Study: Ecology Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks

Average Cost: $3,500 - $4,000

Location: Various


Catawba College Topic of Study: Spanish Language




Coastal Carolina Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,060 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Craven Community College Topic of Study: Language and Cultural Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Duke University Topic of Study: Language, Culture, and Health Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $5,910 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Elon University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $19,250 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Guilford College Topic of Study: Historical Perspectives Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: $3,260 Location: Nosara Average Program Size: Not Specified

Johnson and Wales University Topic of Study: Sustainability and Nature Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $7,950 Location: Various Average Program Size: 24 Participants

Lenoir-Rhyne University Topic of Study: Spanish and Cultural Immersion



Location: Various


Meredith College Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology


Average Cost: $3,300 Location: Various


Meredith College Topic of Study: Language and Culture



Location: San Joaquin


Meredith College Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology, Language, and Culture Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: $6,650 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

North Carolina State University Topic of Study: Exploring Food Security Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,150 Location: Guacimo Average Program Size: Not Specified

North Carolina State University Topic of Study: Natural Resources Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $3,434 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Stanly Community College Topic of Study: Sustainability and Service Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,600 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Stanly Commuity College Topic of Study: Cultural Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,360 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of North Carolina System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Not Specified

Wingate University Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,200 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

North Carolina with Partner Programs: Asheville-Buncomb Community College Bennett College Blue Ridge Community College Central Piedmont Community College Davidson College Davidson County Community College East Carolina University Greensboro College High Point University King’s College Livingstone College Methodist University Montgomery Community College North Carolina Central University Queens University of Charlotte Wake Forest University Warren Wilson College Western Carolina University William Peace University Winston-Salem University

North Dakota North Dakota Universities with Partner Programs: Dickinson State University Minot State University North Dakota State University Trinity Bible College University of North Dakota

Ohio Belmont College

Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion

Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: Santa Ana


Hiram College Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Fall, 3 Weeks


Location: Various


Hocking College Topic of Study: Biology and Environmental Sustainability




John Carroll University Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $25,050 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Miami University System Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $6,538.60 - $8,587.90 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ohio State University System Topic of Study: Environmental Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $1,998 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ohio State University System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Limon Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ohio State University System Topic of Study: Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ohio State University System Topic of Study: Global Public Health Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,259 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Ohio State University System Topic of Study: Eco-Tourism

Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $1,715

Location: Various


Xavier University Topic of Study: Tropical Biodiversity



Location: Various


Ohio Universities with Partner Programs: Bluffton University Bowling Green State University System Cedarville University Central State University Cleveland State University College of Wooster Denison University Franciscan University of Steubenville Heidelburg University

Kent State University System Kenyon College Malone University Mount Vernon Nazarene University Oberlin College Ohio Dominican University Ohio Northern University Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Shawnee State University Tiffin University University of Cincinnati System University of Mount Union University of Toledo Wittenburg University Wright State University Youngstown State University

Oklahoma Murray State University

Topic of Study: Art, Biology, and Spanish

Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 6 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified



Northeastern State University Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks




South Nazarene State University Topic of Study: Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainability

Average Duration: Not Specified


Location: San Gerardo de Dota Average Program Size: Not Specified

Tulsa Community College Topic of Study: Biodiversity Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,450 Location: Manuel Antonio Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Tulsa Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Fall, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: La Selva Average Program Size: Not Specified

Oklahoma Universities with Partner Programs: Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State University System Oklahoma Wesleyan University

University of Oklahoma System

Oregon Central Oregon Community College

Topic of Study: Spanish, Biology, and Ecology




Linfield College Topic of Study: Spanish Studies Average Duration: Fall, 4 Months


Location: San Ramon


Linn Benton Community College Topic of Study: General


Average Cost: $2,458 - $2,903

Location: Various


Mount Hood Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Spring, 8 Weeks Average Cost: $5,200 Location: San Isidro de General Average Program Size: Not Specified

Mount Hood Community College Topic of Study: Biology and Spanish Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,900 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Multnomah University Topic of Study: Global Immersion Studies Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: 7 Participants

Portland State University Topic of Study: Spanish and Social Work Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,300 - $3,235 Location: Grecia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Portland State University Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Fall, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,730 Location: Turrialba Average Program Size: Not Specified

Western Oregon University Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester, or Winter Break Average Cost: $5,395 - $9,995 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Oregon Universities with Partner Programs: Cascade College Clackamas Community College Concordia University Corban University Eastern Oregon University George Fox University Oregon State University Pacific Northwest College of Art Reed College Rogue Community College Southern Oregon University Southwestern Oregon Community College University of Oregon Warner Pacific College Williamette University

Pennsylvania Bloomsburg University

Topic of Study: General

Average Duration: Fall or Summer Semester Average Cost: $6,275 - $13,450

Location: Various


Drexel University Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Summer or Winter, 6 – 10 Weeks


Location: San Jose


Duquesne University Topic of Study: Spanish Language




East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Topic of Study: Global Public Health Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Harrisburg Area Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 3 – 5 Weeks Average Cost: $3,613 - $5,318 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Indiana University of Pennsylvania System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,500 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Millersville University of Pennsylvania Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Muhlenberg College Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $1,900 - $2,500 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Philadelphia University Topic of Study: Enviornmental Sustainability, Industrial Design, Architecture Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,200 - $3,500 Location: Santa Rosa Average Program Size: Not Specified

Philadelphia University Topic of Study: Health Sciences



Location: San Jose


Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Topic of Study: Political Science


Average Cost: $1,300 Location: Monteverde


Slippery Rock University Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture

Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified


Location: San Jose


Saint Francis University Topic of Study: Biology and Spanish Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,275 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Susquehanna University Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Temple University System Topic of Study: Public Health Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Thomas Jefferson University Topic of Study: Tropical Medicine Average Duration: Spring and Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $1,500 Location: San Vito Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Pittsburgh System Topic of Study: Nursing Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,500 - $2,700 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Pittsburgh System Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Literature Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: $2,109 - $3,408 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: 10 – 15 Participants

West Chester University of Pennsylvania Topic of Study: Latin American Culture and Civilization Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,320 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Widener University Topic of Study: Environmental Science Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: 6 Participants

Wilkes University Topic of Study: Ecotourism and Development Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,399 Location: Guanacaste Average Program Size: Not Specified

Pennsylvania Universities with Partner Programs: Albright College Allegheny College Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Cabrini College California University of Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University Dickinson College Eastern University Franklin and Marshall College Geneva College Grove City College Gwynedd Mercy University Harrisburg Area Community College Immaculata University Keystone College King’s College Kuztown University of Pennsylvania La Salle University La Fayette College Lehigh Carbon Community College Lehigh University

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Lycoming College Marywood University Mercyhurst University Messiah College Pennsylvania State University System Saint Vincent College Swarthmore College Thiel College University of Pennsylvania System University of Valley Forge Ursinus College Washington and Jefferson College Waynesburg University Westminster College Wilson College

Rhode Island

Johnson and Wales University Topic of Study: Hospitality Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $7,950 Location: Various Average Program Size: 24 Participants

Rhode Island Universities with Partner Programs: Brown University Bryant University Community College of Rhode Island Providence College Roger Williams University Salve Regina University University of Rhode Island System

South Carolina Clemson University

Topic of Study: Medicine and Pharmacy

Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: $3,045

Location: San Jose


Clemson University Topic of Study: Occupational and Physical Therapy Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified


Location: San Joaquin


Coastal Carolina University Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture




Furman University Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,500 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Northeastern Technical College Topic of Study: Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $10,634 Location: Guacimo Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of South Carolina System Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Winthrop University Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,550 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

South Carolina Universities with Partner Programs: Anderson University College of Charleston Lander University South Wesleyan University Wofford College

South Dakota South Dakota Universities with Partner Programs: Black Hills State University Northern State University South Dakota State University University of South Dakota

Tennessee Belmont University

Topic of Study: Ethnobotany and Biodiversity




Freed-Hardman University Topic of Study: Biology and Photography Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days


Location: Boca Tapada


King University Topic of Study: Spanish Language




Maryville College Topic of Study: Volunteering Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Middle Tennessee State University Topic of Study: Cultural Ecology Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Roane State Community College Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,190 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Roane State Community College Topic of Study: Biology Research Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Individual

Southern Adventist University Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: 29 Participants

Tennessee Wesleyan College Topic of Study: Cross-Cultural Service Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Quesada Average Program Size: 26 Participants

Tusculum College Topic of Study: Biology



Location: Various

Average Program Size: 4 – 8 Participants

University of Memphis Topic of Study: Anthropology


Average Cost: $3,650 Location: San Jose


University of Tennessee System Topic of Study: Business

Average Duration: Fall, Not Specified


Location: Various


University of Tennessee System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: $2,700 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Tennessee System Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: $2,740 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Tennessee System Topic of Study: Eco-Adventure Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,305 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Vanderbilt University Topic of Study: Tourism, Civic Engagement, and Corporate Responsibility Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Santa Elena Average Program Size: Not Specified

Tennessee Universities with Partner Programs: Austin Peay State University Bethel University Christian Brothers University Lee University Rhodes College Sewannee: The University of the South Tennessee Technological University Trevecca Nazarene University Union University

Texas Austin Community College





Baylor University Topic of Study: Education Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week


Location: San Jose


Baylor University Topic of Study: English Teaching




Baylor University Topic of Study: Psychology Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $1,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Grayson College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,500 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Lone Star College Topic of Study: Psychology and Expedition Average Duration: Summer, 3 – 6 Weeks Average Cost: $2,700 - $2,800 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

McLennan Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: $1,600 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Sam Houston State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,050 - $2,150 Location: Santa Ana Average Program Size: Not Specified

Schreiner University Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Southern Methodist University Topic of Study: Spanish Language



Location: Heredia


Stephen F. Austin State University Topic of Study: Cross-Cultural Learning




Stephen F. Austin State University Topic of Study: Education



Location: Various


Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,495 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Architecture Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Agricultural Development Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $2,350 Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Biomedical Science Average Duration: Fall Semester Average Cost: $11,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Business Sustainability Average Duration: Spring, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Geological Mapping Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Sustainability

Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified

Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose


Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology



Location: Various


Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Environmental Design


Average Cost: $2,650 Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas


Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Geography and Environment Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Teaching, Learning, and Culture Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Environmental Change Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Isidro de Penas Blancas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Service Learning Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University System Topic of Study: Scholars Initiative Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Manuel Antonio Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Christian University Topic of Study: Environment Issues Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $6,095 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Lutheran University Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Non-Profits



Location: Various


Texas State University Topic of Study: Spanish Language


Location: Heredia


Texas Technical University Topic of Study: Conservation



Location: Various


Trinity Valley Community College Topic of Study: Environmental Science and Biology Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,500 - $3,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Trinity Valley Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,500 - $3,000 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Tyler Junior College Topic of Study: Community Service Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,100 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Mary Hardin Baylor Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of North Texas System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,552 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Texas System Topic of Study: Rainforest Conservation Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $4,700 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Texas Universities with Partner Programs: Abilene Christian University Austin College Brookhaven College Concordia University of Texas East Texas Baptist University Houston Baptist University Houston Community College System Howard Payne University LeTorneau University North American University Northwest Vista College Northwood University Our Lady of the Lake University Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University Rice University Southwestern Assemblies of God Southwestern University Tarleton State University Texas Wesleyan University Texas Women’s University Trinity University University of Houston System University of St. Thomas Wayland Baptist University West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University

Utah Brigham Young University

Topic of Study: Tropical Biology

Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,000 - $2,500

Location: Various


Dixie State University Topic of Study: History and Tropical Biology Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days




Salt Lake Community College Topic of Study: Primate Ecology and Ecosystems




Southern Utah University Topic of Study: General Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: Varies Location: San Jose, La Universidad Latino-Americana de Ciencia y

Tecnológia Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Utah Topic of Study: Community Development Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $995 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

Weber State University Topic of Study: International Business Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,300 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Utah Universities with Partner Programs: Utah State University Westminster College

Vermont Vermont Universities with Partner Programs: Casleton State College Champlain College Goddard College Lyndon State College Middlebury College Norwich University St. Michael’s College University of Vermont

Virginia Blue Ridge Community College



Location: Various


Christopher Newport University Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks


Location: San Jose


Eastern Mennonite University Topic of Study: Costa Rican Culture




George Mason University Topic of Study: Sustainable Development and Human Rights Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

James Madison University Topic of Study: Education and Literacy Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $745 Location: Orotina Average Program Size: Not Specified

James Madison University Topic of Study: Energy Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,800 Location: Punta Leona Average Program Size: Not Specified

James Madison University Topic of Study: Nursing and Healthcare Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,600 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Longwood University Topic of Study: Sustainability and Economic Development Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,199 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Lynchburg College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Marymount University Topic of Study: Physical Therapy

Average Duration: Spring, 2 Weeks

Average Cost: $600

Location: San Jose


Radford University Topic of Study: Peace Studies

Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified



Troy University Atlantic Region Topic of Study: Global Health Promotion





Troy University Atlantic Region Topic of Study: Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Virginia System Topic of Study: Business Commerce Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,150 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Virginia System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: $5,725 - $6,259 Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washington and Lee University Topic of Study: Wilderness Immersion Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $5,995 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Virginia Universities with Partner Programs: Averett College Bethel College Bridgewater College College of William and Mary Hampton University Hollins University Mary Baldwin College Old Dominion University Piedmont Virginia Community College Randolph-Macon College Roanoke College Shenandoah University South University System University of Richmond Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Virginia Wesleyan University

Washington Bastyr University

Topic of Study: Botony and Sustainability

Average Duration: Winter, 10 Days Average Cost: Not Specified

Location: Various


Bellevue College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks


Location: Alajuela


Eastern Washington University Topic of Study: Spanish Language




Green River Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,949 Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: Not Specified

South Seattle Community College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,949 Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washington State University System Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $4,251.28 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washington State University System Topic of Study: Health and Sports Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $6,209.28 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washington State University System Topic of Study: General Exchange Average Duration: Fall Semester Average Cost: $5,416 - $11,993 Location: San Jose, Universidad de Costa Rica Average Program Size: Individual

Western Washington University Topic of Study: Culture, Hospitality, Tourism, and Sustainability Average Duration: Winter, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $4,000 - $4,056 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Whitworth University Topic of Study: Sustainable Development

Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified


Location: Tarcoles


Washington Universities with Partner Programs: Central Washington University Clark College Columbia Basin College Edmonds Community College Evergreen State College Gonzaga University North Seattle Community College Northwest University Moody Bible Institute Peninsula College St. Martin’s University Seattle Central Community College Seattle Pacific University Shoreline Community College South Puget Sound Community College University of Puget Sound Whatcom Community College Whitman College

Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

Washington, D.C. Universities with Partner Programs: American University Catholic University of America George Washington University Georgetown University Trinity Washington University

West Virginia Shepherd University

Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Literature


Location: San Jose


West Virginia Universities with Partner Programs: Bethany College Fairmont State University Glenville State College Marshall University University of Charleston West Liberty University West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Wisconsin Carthage College

Topic of Study: Tropical Tour

Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,369 - $2,899

Location: Various


Concordia University Topic of Study: Nursing Average Duration: Not Specified


Location: Various


Fox Valley Technical College Topic of Study: Spanish Language

Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days



Madison Area Technical College Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,975 - $3,131 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Wisconsin System Topic of Study: Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Farming Average Duration: Spring, 10 Days Average Cost: $3,350 - $3,450 Location: San Carlos Average Program Size: Not Specified

University of Wisconsin System Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks, or Summer, 6 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Wisconsin Universities with Partner Programs: Beloit College Lawrence University Marian University Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee Area Technical College Viterbo University Waukesha County Technical College Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wyoming Wyoming Universities with Partner Programs:

There are no schools with faculty-led, exchange, or partner programs for the state of Wyoming at this time.

3rd Party Provider Programs

Academic Experiences Abroad (AEA) Topic of Study: Service Learning, Business, Art, History, Sustainability, Health,

Photography, Engineering, Law, Architecture, NGO Studies Average Duration: Customizable Average Cost: Varies Location: Varies Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Intensive Language and Culture Average Duration: Summer, 7 – 14 Weeks Average Cost: $5,200 - $7,800 Location: San Joaquin de Flores Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Latin American Studies Average Duration: Fall and/or Spring Semester Average Cost: $12,250 - $23,000 Location: San Joaquin de Flores Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Spanish for Medical Professionals



Location: San Joaquin de Flores Average Program Size: 10 Participants

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Sustainability and Environmental Studies Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester


Location: San Joaquin de Flores


Academic Programs International (API)

Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture

Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer, 3 – 10 Months

Average Cost: $9,800 - $25,680 Location: San Jose


Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Latin American Development Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $14,480 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Art and Design Average Duration: Fall and/or Spring Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Health Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Pedro Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Latin American Studies and Internship Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $9,980 - $10,980 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Internship Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer, 3 Months Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Academic Programs International (API) Topic of Study: Language, Culture, and Current Issues in Latin America

Average Duration: Winter, 3 Months Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Pedro Average Program Size: Not Specified

Adelante (Internship Program) Topic of Study: Architecture, Environment, Education, Graphic Design,

International Relations, Political Science, Law, Marketing, Non- Profits, Psychology, Social Work, Social Media, Tourism,

Veterinary, Volunteer

Average Duration: Year-Round, Not Specified

Average Cost: $4,415 - $6,715

Location: San Jose


Adelante (Semester Study) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall, 3 – 6 Months Average Cost: $7,995 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Adelante (Semester Study) Topic of Study: Intensive Spanish Studies Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $2,995 - $5,495 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Topic of Study: Environmental Science and Political Science Average Duration: Winter, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $2,995 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Topic of Study: Spanish, Humanities, and Environmental Science Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $4,995 - $6,495 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Topic of Study: Spanish, Humanities, Latin American Studies, Environmental

Science Average Duration: Fall and/or Spring Semester Average Cost: $8,995 - $10,495 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

American Studies Abroad (ASA) Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture

Average Duration: Spring, 3 – 5 Months Average Cost: $10,995 - $13,495

Location: San Jose


American Studies Abroad (ASA) Topic of Study: Spanish for Development or for Health



Location: San Jose


American Studies Abroad (ASA) Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture

Average Duration: Fall, 3 Months Average Cost: $13,495

Location: San Jose


AmeriSpan Topic of Study: Spanish Language

Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks


Location: Jaco Beach



Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $565 - $3,065

Location: Manuel Antonio





Location: Playa Tamarindo Average Program Size: Not Specified

AmeriSpan Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $380 - $2,150 Location: Santo Domingo de Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

AmeriSpan Topic of Study: Spanish Language, Culture, Salsa, and Cooking Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $465 - $1,795 Location: Santo Domingo de Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

AmeriSpan Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Surfing Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $840 - $3,030 Location: Jaco Beach Average Program Size: Not Specified

AmeriSpan Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Surfing Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $520 - $2,320 Location: Playa Tamarindo Average Program Size: Not Specified

Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Topic of Study: Research in Social Sciences, Environment, and Humanities

Average Duration: Spring, 9 – 11 Weeks

Average Cost: $12,700 - $17,700


Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Topic of Study: Community Engagement, Public Health, Education, and

Environment

Average Duration: Fall, 15 – 24 Weeks

Average Cost: $10,500 - $17,400 Location: San Jose


Au Sable Institue of Environmental Studies Topic of Study: Tropical Agriculture Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Vara Blanca Average Program Size: Not Specified

BestSemester and Latin American Studies Program (LASP) Topic of Study: Spanish Culture, Language, and Literature Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester, 15 Weeks Average Cost: $12,100 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Bridge Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Medical Field Experience Average Duration: Year-Round, 2 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $1,795 - $2,795 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Bridge Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Teaching Field Experience Average Duration: Year-Round, 2 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $1,795 - $2,795 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Broad Reach Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 2 – 3 Weeks Average Cost: $3,580 - $5,380 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

BroadReach Topic of Study: Adventure

Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $6,180 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

BroadReach Topic of Study: Primate Studies




BroadReach Topic of Study: Sea Turtle Studies Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks


Location: Tortuguero


BroadReach Topic of Study: Vetinary Experience




BroadReach Topic of Study: Biology Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,380 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

CEA Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semesters Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) Topic of Study: Sustainability



Location: Talamanca Average Program Size: Not Specified

Center for Study Abroad (CSA) Topic of Study: General Tour Average Duration: Summer, 1 Week Average Cost: $2,062 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 12 – 16 Weeks Average Cost: $8,500 - $9,200 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,800 - $4,550 Location: Santa Ana Average Program Size: Not Specified

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,200 - $6,138 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,800 - $4,550 Location: Santa Ana Average Program Size: Not Specified

Council on International Exchange (CIEE) Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Conservation





Council on International Exchange (CIEE) Topic of Study: Environmental Sustainability

Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 14 Weeks Average Cost: $18,850



Council on International Exchange (CIEE) Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Conservation Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 14 Weeks Average Cost: $18,850 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

Cross-Cultural Solutions Topic of Study: Volunteering Average Duration: Varies Average Cost: $2,687 Location: Cartago Average Program Size: Not Specified

Earth Educational International (EEI) Topic of Study: Sustainable Stewardship Average Duration: Spring, 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Earth Educational International (EEI) Topic of Study: Environmental Issues and Globalization Average Duration: Summer, 10 Days Average Cost: $2,310 Location: San Ramon Average Program Size: Not Specified

Education First (EF)

Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 2 – 52 Weeks

Average Cost: $1,110 - $34,470 Location: Playa Tamarindo Average Program Size: Not Specified

Experiment in International Living Topic of Study: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Sustainability


Location: Various


Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Orphanage and Childcare


Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week

Location: Various


Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Turtle Project

Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week

Location: Various


Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Teaching English Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Coffee Co-Op Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks

Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Occupational Therapy Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Construction Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Global Volunteer Network Topic of Study: Health Education Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $250 + $500 Per Additional Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Greenheart Travel Topic of Study: Teaching English Language

Average Duration: Year-Round, Not Specified



Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) Topic of Study: Spanish and Costa Rican Culture and Civilization Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks


Location: San Jose


Institute for Central American Studies (ICADS)

Topic of Study: Social Justice and Development Internship Program Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 4 Months

Average Cost: $11,750 - $11,950

Location: San Jose


Institute for Central American Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Environmental and Sustainable Development

Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 4 Months Average Cost: $11,750 - $11,950

Location: San Jose


Institute for Central American Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Language and Society Immersion Program Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 4 Months Average Cost: $11,750 - $11,950 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Institute for Central American Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Summer Internship and Cultural Training Program Average Duration: Year-Round, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $4,875 - $4,955 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Institute for Central American Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Intensive Class Average Duration: Not Specified Average Cost: $1,790 - $1,990 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA-Butler) Topic of Study: Direct Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $16,975 Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: Individual

Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA-Butler) Topic of Study: Direct Exchange Average Duration: Fall and Spring Semester

Average Cost: $22,275 Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: Individual

International Center for Development Studies (ICADS)

Topic of Study: Development Studies Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Center for Development Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Winter, Not Specified Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Center for Development Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Latin American Development, Language, and Culture Average Duration: Spring, 10 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Center for Development Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Spanish for Development Studies

Average Duration: Summer, Not Specified


Location: San Jose


International Center for Development Studies (ICADS) Topic of Study: Spanish and Health in Latin America


Location: San Jose


International Studies Abroad (ISA) Topic of Study: Arts and Design Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester

Average Cost: $10,250 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Studies Abroad (ISA) Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $9,400 - $11,150 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Studies Abroad (ISA) Topic of Study: Liberal Arts and Environmental Studies Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 3 – 4 Months Average Cost: $9,250 - $11,100 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Studies Abroad (ISA) Topic of Study: Business and Spanish Language Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $8,500 - $10,450 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Student Volunteers (ISV) Topic of Study: Volunteering Average Duration: Year Round, 2 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,995 - $3,895 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Turtle Conservation Average Duration: Year Round, 2 – 24 Weeks Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Teaching English Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 24 Weeks

Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Special Needs Care Average Duration: March – December, Varies Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Childcare Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 24 Weeks Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Healthcare Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 24 Weeks Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Eco-Agricultural Conservation Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 24 Weeks Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Construction and Renovation Average Duration: Year Round, 1 – 24 Weeks Average Cost: $300 - $3,640 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

International Volunteer HQ Topic of Study: Direct Exchange Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester

Average Cost: Varies Location: Heredia, Universidad Nacional Average Program Size: 4 Participants

Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) Topic of Study: Biology, Environmental Science, and Spanish Language Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $3,995 - $5,045 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

The Magellan Exchange Topic of Study: Varies Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: Varies Location: San Jose, La Universidad Latino-Americana de Ciencia y

Tecnológia Average Program Size: Individual

Mobility International USA Topic of Study: Specialized Trips for Students with Disabilities Average Duration: Varies Average Cost: Varies Location: Varies Average Program Size: Not Specified

Modern Language Studies Abroad (MLSA) Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Winter or Summer, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $1,985 - $3,970 Location: San Jose Average Program Size: Not Specified

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester Average Cost: $25,575 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: 15 – 25 Participants

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Diseases, Environmental Change, and Human Health Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester

Average Cost: $25,575 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $5,391 Location: Not Specified Average Program Size: Not Specified

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Research Experience Average Duration: Summer, 10 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Native American and Pacific Islander Experience Average Duration: Summer, 8 Weeks Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Varies Average Program Size: Not Specified

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Field Ecology Average Duration: Winter, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $6,100 Location: Various Average Program Size: 22 Participants

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Ecology and Conservation Average Duration: Winter, 7 Weeks Average Cost: $6,000 Location: Various Average Program Size: 15 – 20 Participants

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Biology Average Duration: Summer, 6 Weeks

Average Cost: $8,000 Location: Various Average Program Size: 22 Participants

Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Topic of Study: Tropical Plant Systems Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $6,100 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Outward Bound Topic of Study: Rainforest and Caribbean Surf Average Duration: Summer, 4 – 5 Weeks Average Cost: $3,800 - $5,100 Location: Various Average Program Size: 6 – 12 Participants

Outward Bound Topic of Study: Rainforest and Caribbean Adventure Average Duration: Summer, 2 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,800 - $4,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Outward Bound Topic of Study: General Expedition Average Duration: Fall, 4 Months Average Cost: $9,950 - $10,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Outward Bound Topic of Study: Outdoor Leadership Average Duration: Fall or Spring, 2 Months Average Cost: $8,250 - $8,600 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Outward Bound Topic of Study: River to Sea Leadership Average Duration: Spring, 10 Weeks

Average Cost: $9,500 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Outward Bound Topic of Study: Spanish Language and Culture, Leadership Programs, and

Service Adventure Average Duration: Varies Average Cost: Varies Location: Varies Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Business Average Duration: Year-Round,, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,680 - $5,060 Location: Varies Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: General Care Average Duration: Year-Round, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,280 - $4,460 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Tropical Dry Forest Conservation Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $2,695 - $5,460 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Journalism Average Duration: Year-Round, Not Specified Average Cost: $295 - $345 Per Week Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Teaching Physical Education Average Duration: Year-Round, 4 – 8 Weeks

Average Cost: $3,080 - $4,260 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Teaching English and French Average Duration: Year-Round, 4 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $3,080 - $4,260 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Care and Conservation Average Duration: Year-Round, 2 – 4 Weeks Average Cost: $3,270 - $4,420 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: General Conservation Average Duration: Year Round, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,720 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: General Care Average Duration: Spring, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,495 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

Projects Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Language Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 – 8 Weeks Average Cost: $1,820 - $4,975 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

The School for Field Studies (SFS) Topic of Study: Sustainable Development Studies Average Duration: Fall or Spring Semester

Average Cost: $21,450 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

The School for Field Studies (SFS) Topic of Study: Sustaining Tropical Ecosystems Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $5,600 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

The School for Field Studies (SFS) Topic of Study: Research Techniques and Strategies Toward Sustainability Average Duration: Summer, 5 Weeks Average Cost: $5,600 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Semester at Sea (SAS) Topic of Study: General Average Duration: Fall Semester Average Cost: Not Specified Location: Puntarenas; Other Countries Average Program Size: Not Specified

Sol Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Fall and/or Spring Semester Average Cost: $7,995 - $14,995 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

Sol Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 1 – 9 Weeks Average Cost: $1,995 - $6,995 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

SPI Study Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks

Average Cost: $3,495 Location: Monteverde Average Program Size: Not Specified

SPI Study Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 2 Weeks Average Cost: $3,495 Location: Flamingo Beach Average Program Size: Not Specified

SPI Study Abroad Topic of Study: Spanish Immersion Average Duration: Summer, 3 Weeks Average Cost: $6,395 Location: Various Average Program Size: Not Specified

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Topic of Study: Spanish Language, Latin American Studies, and Ecology Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: $2,180 - $14,000 Location: Heredia Average Program Size: Not Specified

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Topic of Study: Ecology, Biology, and Health Sciences Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: $3,480 - $14,400 Location: San Ramon Average Program Size: Not Specified

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Topic of Study: Spanish Language, Latin American Studies, and Ecology Average Duration: Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester Average Cost: $3,480 - $15,400 Location: Puntarenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA)


Average Duration: Fall, 4 Weeks Average Cost: $2,949 Location: Alajuela Average Program Size: 14 Participants

World Endeavors Topic of Study: Internships Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 Month Average Cost: $2,990 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Individual

World Endeavors Topic of Study: Volunteering Average Duration: Year-Round, 1 Week Average Cost: $1,390 Location: Atenas Average Program Size: Not Specified

World Internships Topic of Study: Tourism, Restaurant Management, Medical, Marketing, Law,

Human Resources, Hotel Management, Education,

Biology/Conservation Average Duration: Varies Average Cost: Varies Location: Various Average Program Size: Individual

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