Semester in Costa Rica -
Universidad Veritas

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Live and learn in one of the world’s most lush destinations

On our Semester in Costa Rica program, study in English or Spanish at Universidad Veritas, a local university in bustling and beautiful San José. Use the capital city as your launch pad to explore nearby volcanoes and rainforests in your free time. Get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local café. We'll show you the true meaning of "Pura Vida" through eye-opening cultural activities and breathtaking excursions.

What to Expect

Language(s):
English, Spanish
Average Courseload:
3-4 classes (12-16) U.S. credits
GPA Requirement:
2.60
Visa Requirement:
NONE Required!

Highlights:

Live with a local host family with transport included to campus
One of the most environmentally diverse countries in the world
Cooking classes, sports events, and dance classes to fully immerse in the culture
Small Spanish-language class sizes, with no prerequisites
Excursions to beaches and volcanoes

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CIS provided a brilliant network of people so I never felt alone, and everyday was a new adventure. I got to explore a place completely different from anything I could have imagined. It was challenging navigating a new culture, a language I didn't know completely, and a new environment, but that was the beauty of it all. No one goes abroad searching for comfort, but you learn that comfort can be found anywhere, if you know how to look.
Alisa Geise
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
Studying abroad enhanced my Spanish-speaking skills, gave me deep friendships, and positively challenged the ways I viewed my own family, culture, and country. I’ve become a better student, sister, daughter, and friend. I can never see the world through the same lenses again. To that I am forever grateful.
Jacqueline Mullen
Point Loma Nazarene University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
The adventures were insane and I couldn't have done them anywhere else besides Costa Rica. The people I met will forever hold a special place in my heart. I became so close with some students and my housemates, but I also met "Ticos" (Costa Ricans) that it almost broke my heart to leave them.
Moeryae Smith
University of Central Missouri
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
The class weekend trips are indescribable. We went to the most extraordinary places, places that weren't even open to the public and did real research that would be submitted into actual databases.
Acadia Herbst
Plymouth State University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
The academics at Veritas are great and the classes are small, so the teachers get to give a lot of one on one attention. Your host family will help you learn Spanish and immerse you in the culture, from food to music to dancing.
Meghan Herrick
Plymouth State University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
It's easy to shy away from challenges and discomfort, but powering through those moments is what allows us to grow. Studying abroad teaches us to become comfortable with the uncomfortable, and become better people because of it.
Shoshanna Weiner
Clark University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
As an education major, I have the opportunity to touch the lives of many in my field. The way in which I portray other cultures and global issues is likely to have a direct impact on the way in which my students feel about these things. Thanks to my experience in Costa Rica, I will be better equipped to do this.
Stevie Wallen
Elizabethtown College
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
My favorite moments of my study abroad experience were conversing with the local restaurant owners, asking questions about Costa Rica's origins, and communicating with the locals in my neighborhood. Try to get outside your comfort zone and enjoy every part of the experience!
Janaki Chandra
Nova Southeastern University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
This past summer I studied abroad in Costa Rica. I picked the program through CIS abroad, specifically the Spanish for Healthcare Professionals. As an aspiring dentist, I was able to take unique classes where I was able to learn Spanish in a healthcare setting and able to apply that in my career. Along with that, I was also able to take interesting electives such as health psychology where I was able to learn about the human body, how we act, how we behave, and relationship dynamics, even relationships with patients.
Janaki Chandra
Nova Southeastern University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas
I chose this program because of an exchange with a representative, Mary Alice, who took the time to ask about my personal interests, major, and possible scholarship eligibility. She took each of these components into consideration and posed the idea of visiting Costa Rica while sharing her own cherished study abroad stories with such excitement that impassioned my yearning for exploration, as well. I was not only moved by her warm and personable energy, but also by her willingness to tune into my aspirations to find the best fit for me.
Madison Danielson
Grand Canyon University
Semester in Costa Rica - Universidad Veritas

Dates & Prices

Additional Information:

Price Range

Lower price: 3 courses
Higher price: 4 courses

Program Deposit

There is a non-refundable program deposit for all CIS Abroad programs. Paying the deposit secures your spot on the program! The deposit deadline and amount can be seen above in the Dates & Prices section.

Please note: As with all study abroad programs, you should count on a few additional expenses.

CIS Abroad reserves the right to alter fees at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by our partner universities.

 

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