Study + Internship in San Jose

Study + Internship in San Jose

About the Program

Speak Spanish at an advanced level? You can earn academic credit while immersing into local culture and workplaces in this study + internship opportunity. The Study + Internship program in San Jose allows you to make steady progress toward your academic degree while developing practical skills in fields such as marketing, management, finance, hospitality, and more. The program incorporates a professional internship placement into your semester abroad.  Our strong academic focus and  personalized placements dedicated to meaningful experiences that make a real impact, allow you to take care of those degree requirements and give your career a boost all while gaining the international experience you’ve been seeking.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

San Jose

Dates:

2/27/16 - 6/25/16

Price:

$10,195

Credits:

14 - 19

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

2/15/16

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Internship Application Form
Personal Statement-Internship
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of language at the college level and must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in foreign language.

Minimum GPA:

2.6

Course Prerequisites:

Students must have taken courses related to their preferred internship placement.

Course Prerequisites:

Students who have completed less than two years of college study will be considered on a case by case basis; additional application requirements will apply.  Please contact CEA for details.

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Course Prerequisites:

It is preferred that students have some work experience prior to the start of this program.

Education Completed:

2 Years of College completed by time of application

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

Advanced And Above

Additional Internship Documents (As Requested)

You may be required to submit additional documents, depending on the needs of your CEA CAPA Global Internship Program. A CEA CAPA representative will reach out to you after you have submitted your initial application to collect any additional documents we might need.
These additional documents may include, but are not limited to:
  • A professional portfolio
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Police Background checks: If you are applying for a placement working with vulnerable populations or children, or if CEA CAPA identifies a placement opportunity with or connected to such an organization, most likely you will be required to complete a police background check in the US and the host country for certain locations.

Internship Career Field(s)

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Where You'll Study

Veritas University

Since its founding in 1976, Veritas University has become one of the most highly recognized private universities in Latin America. Not only is Veritas fully accredited by the Costa Rica Ministry o...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services

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Where You'll Stay

*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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in San José. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
February 27
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

February 28
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation, City Tour & Welcome Lunch.

February 29
Orientation

Mandatory Veritas Orientation.

March 01
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Veritas University.

March 04
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes.

March 11
Midterm Exams

Spanish Midterm exams.

March 21 - 25
School Break

Veritas University is closed for Holy Week Break. No classes will be held.

April 04
Internship Begins

This day the Internship begins

April 15 - 17
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park. Includes: Transportation, entrance & guided tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, 2 night hotel with breakfast & 1 dinner.

April 29 - May 02
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Panamá. Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfasts, dolphin tour, snorkeling, Star Fish beach tour, Red Frog beach tour, entrance to the National Park, bote, 1 lunch

June 24
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Veritas University.

June 25
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$10,195
$10,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,200
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$348
$348
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$32
$80
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$750
$1,181
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$750
$1,035
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$431
$1,298
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,206 $15,812