Description

On Summer in Costa Rica, you will study in English and take Spanish-language classes at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. In your free time, you can explore nearby volcanoes, go zip-lining in the rain forest, and get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local cafe! You will experience:

* Classes with international students - Your fellow students will be a great balance of students from across the US and many countries around the world.

* Learning and using Spanish - Take Spanish-language courses at any level with local professors. Use your Spanish in the markets, restaurants, and salsa classes of San Jose, and you'll really learn the language.

* Perfect location - You'll be minutes from the heart of San Jose, so you can easily explore the city, as well as the beautiful nearby national parks, picturesque mountain villages, and relaxed beach towns that make Costa Rica famous!

* Awesome classes in English - Study the Costa Rican health care system, human rights in Latin America, ecotourism, cultural photography, and international economic integration in Latin America, all in English.

* Great excursions - A day trip and a weekend excursion with your fellow study abroad students are included in the program. Take a city tour, wander through the local markets, and try some exotic tropical fruit as you explore the rain forest!