costa rica

This spring semester, you can experience the contrasting landscapes and rich history of Central and South America when you study abroad. Whether you want to improve your Spanish language skills,…

Spend your summer studying Spanish language and environmental science in Costa Rica, one of the most sustainable countries in the world! Home to rainforests, hot springs, volcanoes, beaches and fascinating…

After this long, strange year, you’re probably ready for a change of scenery and some awesome plans in 2021! AIFS Study Abroad has a variety of program and location options…

If you’re in the market for a short-term study abroad program this winter, you’re in luck! We’ve got a multitude of inclusive programs for college students who are eager to…

In our quest to highlight the amazing dishes our students enjoy while studying abroad, this time we’re featuring a mainstay of the cuisine of Costa Rica, plantains. On all AIFS Customized, Faculty-Led programs to San José, students live…

Everyone has their quirks — and cities and countries do, too! Part of the study abroad experience is learning, understanding (or realizing you will never fully understand), and accepting cultural…

Happy #StudyAbroadDay! We are celebrating the global impact of studying abroad and encouraging everyone to join in. The first annual National Study Abroad Day – February 24, 2020 – is…

“Chicas! Cena!” These are the sweet words I hear every night when my Mama Tica serves dinner. It is just one of my favorite things about Costa Rica. In fact,…

Are you planning to study abroad in Costa Rica? Here are five things to know before you go. 1. Safety first Remember: you are traveling to a foreign country with…

We caught up with AIFS alum, Jordan Wright, who spent Summer 2019 with AIFS Study Abroad in Costa Rica. She was so inspired by her study abroad experience in San José,…