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Discover with WorldStrides: Community Engagement in San Jose (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
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Housing Options: Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Botany, Business, Child Development, Communication, Culture, Developmental Sciences, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, English, Environmental Studies, Foresty, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Government, Health & Human Services, Health Science, History, Hospitality Management, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Internships, Latin American Studies, Law, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Minority Studies, Molecular Biology, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Sciences, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Urban Studies, Women's Studies, Womens Studies, Writing, Zoology
Program Type: field study, internship abroad, volunteer abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
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Community Engagement in San José

Make a meaningful impact while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of San José, Costa Rica.

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Program highlights

  • Our dedicated team will connect you with a local organization aligned with your interests and goals

  • Learn from local professionals in health facilities, local schools, after-school programs, and more

  • Serve alongside community members and complete integrated coursework designed to foster reflection and build intercultural skills

  • Experience a bustling and cosmopolitan Latin American metropolis while also having the rest of Costa Rica's pristine wonders at your fingertips

  • Make the most of your time abroad with interactive activities, like hiking through rainforest trails, soaking in volcanic hot springs, and preparing traditional Costa Rican dishes

Discover San José

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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Meet Alex Z.

"I feel like I've found a second home in Costa Rica. The enriching ideology of "pura vida" taken from the locals – not just a phrase, but a way of life – has helped me grow as a person and a student in ways I never thought imaginable."

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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!