{"id":19330,"date":"2022-07-05T21:30:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T21:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aifsabroad.local\/?post_type=destination&p=19330"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:42:07","slug":"costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"destination_post","link":"https:\/\/www.aifsabroad.com\/destinations\/costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Study or intern abroad with AIFS in Costa Rica, one of the world’s most ecologically varied countries and a magnet for those interested in wildlife and the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\nView all Programs in Costa Rica<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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A mellow and breathtaking city, San Jos\u00e9 is Costa Rica\u2019s capital. It is known for its exciting variety of museums, parks, theaters, and historic buildings. Its diverse architecture is a pleasure to observe, as it can give students a taste of life over a century ago. The city\u2019s artistic expressions are unique: music, dance and handicrafts all have a singular flavor and are distinguished because of their quality. Spend your days participating in a mix of recreation, sport, and rest on San Jos\u00e9\u2019s beaches, comprised of 1,228 km of coastline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This is your chance to set yourself apart. Explore the world and your interests while earning academic credit and developing your personal and professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\nSee How It Works<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAs an Environmental Science and Policy Major, one of the reasons I chose Costa Rica was because of its rich and breathtaking landscapes. I came with hopes of immersing myself in the Latin American culture while simultaneously learning about the environmental regulations and protection agencies that work to preserve its unique environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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I went on a field trip with my Tropical Medicine class to a place called Quiturrisi where one of Costa Rica\u2019s indigenous tribes lives, the Huetares Tribe. We went to learn about their lifestyle and the types of natural medicines they use. We sat as their Medicine Man, Chocho, told us about their history. I loved the trip overall and can\u2019t wait for our next visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The greatest part of my experience abroad was living with my host family. My \u201cmama tica\u201d in Costa Rica truly changed and touched my life. I still send her Christmas cards and talk to her over Facebook. She opened up her house to me and it truly became my home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We took a Jeep to the top of Miro Mountain, a mountain in Jaco that has a half-built mansion. The view from the top was absolutely incredible, and it was interesting to see the different works of graffiti<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As an Environmental Science and Policy Major, one of the reasons I chose Costa Rica was because of its rich and breathtaking landscapes. I came with hopes of immersing myself in the Latin American culture while simultaneously learning about the environmental regulations and protection agencies that work to preserve its unique environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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