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Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2026	11/15/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Summer	2026	03/10/2026 **	Rolling Admission	05/24/2026	07/22/2026
Fall	2026	04/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Area of Study:	ANTH-Anthropology, ART-Art, BIOS-Biological Sciences, CAHC-Counseling, CLCE-Community Ldrshp&Engmt, COMS-Communication Studies, EAE-Earth, Atmosphere, and Env, ECON-Economics, ENGL-English, ENVS-Environmental Studies, EPFE-Foundations of Educ, FACS-Family & Consumer Sci, FLSP-Spanish, GEOG-Geography, GEOL-Geology & EnvironSci, HIST-History, HLTH-Health Studies, HOSP-Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, HSCI-Health Sciences, ILAS-Intra Liberal Arts & Sci, INTL-International Programs, JOUR-Journalism, LATS-Latin & Latino Am Studies, LAW-Law, LEEA-Educational Admin, MGMT-Management, MKTG-Marketing, PHHE-Public Health & Health Educ, PHIL-Philosophy, POLS-Political Science, PSYC-Psychology, SOCI-Sociology, UBUS-Interdisciplinary Business, WGSS-Womens, Gender, & Sexuality	Program Features:	Field Study, Internship Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Class Status:	Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large	Housing Options:	Home Stay
Program Provider:	Worldstrides	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.5
Program Advisor:	Jill Vodden

Program Description:

Community Engagement in San José

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

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

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.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

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!