EXPLORE SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS -->EXPLORE SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS EXPLORE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS APPLY WITH AIFS City of San Jose GEOGRAPHY In the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is a gem of a destination, with San José, the capital, the beating heart of this unique country. Tremendous biodiversity, stunning landscapes, clean energy production and an engaging and friendly culture are prevalent both in the street and in the workplace. Learn more about internships What Makes AIFS Abroad different? Career Readiness Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the Clifton Strengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad. Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE) As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs. Student Resources Sustainability We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE). Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral we include carbon offsets for all participant's return flights, environmental education connecting students on the ground to environmental projects, and making our own business practices more sustainable. Request Information WHAT'S INCLUDED Guaranteed internship placement Career readiness program Clifton Strengths assessment Coaching call with certified Gallup Clifton Strengths coach Pre-departure advising Interview preparation Housing Onsite Resident Director Cultural & Social Activities Excursions & day trips 24/7 Emergency Support Comprehensive insurance Carbon offsets and more. OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS Group flight package Airport transfer Additional excursions EXCURSIONS COULD INCLUDE Manuel Antonio National Park SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer. Learn more about funding ACADEMIC CREDIT Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. Earn up to 12 credits during the summer or semester. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement. 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Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE) As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs. Student Resources Sustainability We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE). Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral we include carbon offsets for all participant's return flights, environmental education connecting students on the ground to environmental projects, and making our own business practices more sustainable. 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Global Experiences Internship Programs in San José, Costa Rica (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Experiences 
  • Restrictions: NIU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024 04/15/2024
** 		Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2025 11/15/2024 ** 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
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Area of Study: Accountancy, Art, Art Design, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Communication, Counseling, Adult and Higher Education, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Finance, Internships, Law, Marketing, Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Administration, Psychology Program Type: Cosponsored, Internship Abroad
Class Eligibility: Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large Housing Options: Apartment
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Program Provider: AIFS
Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:
 

Call: (800) 727-2437

Full Time Internship | San Jose

Intern in Costa Rica and enjoy paradise!

San José, the business center and capital of Costa Rica, is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and a top tourist destination. San José, considered the gateway to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, is surrounded by lush rainforests and beautiful mountains. Interning in San José will help you gain valuable international work experience!

Start by exploring our wide range of internship examples – there are many exciting internship opportunities in San José! Don’t worry if you do not see what you’re looking for – AIFS Abroad is always finding new opportunities in order to give everyone a personalized internship match.

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City of San Jose

GEOGRAPHY

In the heart of Central America, Costa Rica is a gem of a destination, with San José, the capital, the beating heart of this unique country. Tremendous biodiversity, stunning landscapes, clean energy production and an engaging and friendly culture are prevalent both in the street and in the workplace.

Learn more about internships

What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the Clifton Strengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE)

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
Student Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE). Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral we include carbon offsets for all participant's return flights, environmental education connecting students on the ground to environmental projects, and making our own business practices more sustainable.

Request Information

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Guaranteed internship placement
  • Career readiness program
  • Clifton Strengths assessment
  • Coaching call with certified Gallup Clifton Strengths coach
  • Pre-departure advising
  • Interview preparation
  • Housing
  • Onsite Resident Director
  • Cultural & Social Activities
  • Excursions & day trips
  • 24/7 Emergency Support
  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Carbon offsets
  • and more.

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

  • Group flight package
  • Airport transfer
  • Additional excursions

EXCURSIONS COULD INCLUDE

  • Manuel Antonio National Park

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Credit can be obtained through our School of Record, Fairfield University. Earn up to 12 credits during the summer or semester. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement.