Full Time Internship | San Jose

Apartment

• Single rooms in a shared 3-4 bedroom apartment with en-suite bathrooms
• Includes a shared kitchen, balcony, a washer and dryer
• 24/7 security and on-site support services in a secure housing building
• Communal areas – cinema, BBQ terrace, games room

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in San José.

Geography

In the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is a gem of a destination, with San José, the capital, the beating heart of this unique country. Tremendous biodiversity, stunning landscapes, clean energy production and an engaging and friendly culture are prevalent both in the street and in the workplace.  

Meet Karla – our Program Director in Costa Rica! Karla started her own study abroad journey at the age of 16 when she went to France. There she learned about the host families and living with them and the importance of having a well-organized program that understands culture shock difficulties, learning needs and encourages safe exploring.

Karla loves ice cream, doing yoga, spending time at the beach and playing with her two kitties Cleopatra and Nefertiti (aka Cleo & Nefer).

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in Costa Rica. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

• Welcome lunch
• Tours in and around San José
• Tropical dance lessons
• Tour of the Teatro Nacional
• Visits to museums
• Tours of local markets
• Participation in a language exchange program with Costa Rican students
• Visit to the indigenous reserve of Quitirrisi
• Costa Rican cooking class
• Farewell dinner

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside San José and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of Costa Rica. Previous excursions have included:nd. Previous excursions have included:

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Spa, and Monteverde Cloud Forest
3 Days
Included in Program Fee
Go sightseeing, hike to La Fortuna Waterfall, take a boat ride across Arenal Lake to Monteverde, zip-line in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and more. Includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts and dinner on the first night. 

Sarapiquí
2 Days
Estimated fee: $315*
Rafting, guided hikes (including a night hike with a local naturalist) and chocolate making demonstration. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, dinner (night one) and breakfast and lunch (day two).

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.