PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Foster a deep connection with your host community through immersive service-learning opportunities assigned based on your specific career interests and Spanish language level.
• Gain invaluable insights while taking coursework in top fields of study at ICDS including sustainability, environmental sciences, Latin American sciences, and tourism, where academic learning is grounded in a social justice perspective. Embrace the world as your classroom while participating in coordinated community service and cultural activities designed to complement your studies.
• Learn alongside other international students while taking classes in San Pedro, a lively neighborhood in San Jose filled with local students as it is where several universities are located.
• Explore one of the most biodiverse countries in the world while having access to affordable travel options to bucket list destinations in Costa Rica and Latin America.
LIFE ABROAD
Live in San José, the largest city in Costa Rica, nestled between lush green mountains and tropical rainforests. Enjoy spending a semester in paradise while gaining transferable skills through hands-on experiential learning focused on sustainability in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
Service Learning
Connect with the local population by participating in a course with weekly opportunities to give back through community service. Gain hands-on experience and invaluable insight into the lives of Costa Ricans at community and non-profit organizations. Enhance the international education experience through service-learning opportunities organized by ICDS to match academic, professional, and language criteria.
What We Love About ICDS
We love that studying abroad in Costa Rica offers opportunities to recharge in a beautiful destination, all while gaining practical skills through immersive learning opportunities that have a lasting impact on your future.
LEARN MORE
Visit the Program Page for
Study in Costa Rica - Sustainable Development & Social Justice in Latin America to learn more.
GET STARTED
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return.
To connect with ISEP, visit our website.