
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.
San Jose
2/27/16 - 6/25/16
$10,195
14 - 19
Closed
2/15/16
Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of language at the college level and must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in foreign language.
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Students must have taken courses related to their preferred internship placement.
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.
Some courses may have prerequisites.
It is preferred that students have some work experience prior to the start of this program.
2 Years of College completed by time of application
Advanced And Above
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
*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.
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.
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.
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 |
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February 27
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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. |
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.