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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: International Studies Abroad 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 11/15/2025 ** 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.
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, WGSS-Womens, Gender, & Sexuality Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Class Status: Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large Housing Options: Home Stay
Program Provider: ISA/Worldstrides Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:
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Full-Time Service-Learning Program

San José, Costa Rica

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Why ISA?

ISA Service-Learning offers opportunities for you to make an impact in a community abroad, enhance your cultural competency, and develop key skills that you’ll use for the rest of your life.

Choosing San José

San José is the political, economic and cultural hub of Costa Rica. It is the perfect place to experience a bustling and cosmopolitan Latin American metropolis and learn about the real-world complexities of international development.

Learning by Reflection

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Learning does not happen as the result of an experience itself, but through intentional reflection upon an experience. Therefore, a vital part of service-learning is critical reflection through a guided curriculum.Learn More »