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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: AIFS Abroad 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 02/01/2025 05/03/2025
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/31/2025 07/26/2025
Fall 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/23/2025 11/15/2025

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: Internship Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Area of Study: Advertising/Public Relations, Agri, Food & Life Sciences, Art, Biology, Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (General), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Chemistry, Communication, Education, Engineering, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Law, Photography, Plant Science, Psychology
Credit Type: U of A or Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: $300/virtual, $500/semester, $500/summer Housing Options: Apartment
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (AIFS/GE); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
 

Full Time Internship | San Jose

Intern in Costa Rica and enjoy paradise!

San José, the business center and capital of Costa Rica, is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and a top tourist destination. San José, considered the gateway to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, is surrounded by lush rainforests and beautiful mountains. Interning in San José will help you gain valuable international work experience!

Start by exploring our wide range of internship examples – there are many exciting internship opportunities in San José! Don’t worry if you do not see what you’re looking for – AIFS Abroad is always finding new opportunities in order to give everyone a personalized internship match.

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City of San Jose

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.

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What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the Clifton Strengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE)

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
Student Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE). Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental education connecting students on the ground to environmental projects, and make our own business practices more sustainable.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Guaranteed internship placement
  • Career readiness program
  • Clifton Strengths assessment
  • Coaching call with certified Gallup Clifton Strengths coach
  • Pre-departure advising
  • Interview preparation
  • Housing
  • Onsite Resident Director
  • Cultural & Social Activities
  • Excursions & day trips
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Carbon offsets
  • and more.

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

  • Group flight package
  • Airport transfer
  • Additional excursions

EXCURSIONS COULD INCLUDE

  • Manuel Antonio National Park

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.

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ACADEMIC CREDIT

Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. Earn up to 12 credits during the summer or semester. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement.