Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences
Veritas University
Starting at $4,995
Language: Spanish
Climate: Temperate
Currency: Costa Rican Colon
From prestigious universities to hip gastropubs, a vibrant artistic culture to a booming music scene, San José blends urban color and stunning natural beauty; when you study abroad in San José, more than 800 miles of coastline and acres of lush rainforests lie just a short drive from this diverse metropolitan center. When you’re studying abroad in San José, your immersion opportunities are limitless: You can hike on a volcano, explore the rainforest, and get up-close-and-personal with sloths. You can give back to your host community through volunteering, learn new dance moves, and lounge on the beach (Pacific or Caribbean? Take your pick!) Choose from a range of academic offerings in fields uniquely suited for study in San José, like Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Spanish Language.
Veritas University
Starting at $4,995
Veritas University
Starting at $4,995
Veritas University
Starting at $4,595
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Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
CEA CAPA offers one housing option while you're studying abroad in San José. In some study locations you may also have the option of arranging your own independent housing. For more information on housing, connect with your student advisor.
The CEA CAPA San José study abroad programs offer homestays as the standard housing option for culture-seeking students who want to live life abroad like a local. Students are typically placed with host families that live within walking distance (around 10-20 minutes) from the CEA CAPA San José Center and Veritas University.
San José Housing options include: