Pre-Departure

• Personalized assistance from site specialists on the AIFS Admissions Team in the U.S. to help you prepare for your study abroad experience, answer questions about the academic program, provide course syllabi and assist with the student visa process
• Pre-departure resources including online course descriptions, an information handbook and an online AIFS account to help you manage your application and pre-departure materials
• Student networking resources allow you to connect with other students who will be going on your program, as well as AIFS alumni who can provide first-hand information and advice on what to expect

On-Site

• Tuition up to 23 semester credits depending on program and course selection
• Housing Homestay with a local family
• Meals Breakfast and dinner every day in the homestay
• Excursions and Day Trips including a 3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 3-day excursion to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest and a day trip to Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, Grecia and Sarchi in Alajuela
• Cultural and social activities such as walking tours, film club, illustrators club, visit to the Teatro Nacional, an indigenous reserve, cooking class, and visits to local museums and markets
• On-Site Resident Director tto help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
• Orientation workshops to help you get to know your classmates better, familiarize you with the local area, advise you about living in Costa Rica and help you to adjust to the culture
• Internship and Volunteer opportunities
• University services including the library, lunch ticket packages, free Wi-Fi, printing card, computer labs, cafeteria and shuttle services to homestays
• Comprehensive insurance and assistance package
• 24-hour emergency telephone service allows you to reach AIFS staff at any time in an urgent situation
• Wide range of environmental studies courses

Upon Return

• Official transcript issued by the Universidad Veritas. One official copy will be sent to the student’s home institution on completion of the program
• Re-entry materials and support upon return to the U.S. to help you make the transition back to life after your study abroad experience
• Alumni network and career development opportunities on the AIFS Alumni Advocate and AIFS Alumni Ambassador Programs

• Excursions
• Sarapiquí hiking and rafting (2 days – $265)
• Bocas del Toro, Panama (4 Days – $575) extended program only
• AIFS Flight Package (see below)