If you want to plan a program
in San Jose, Costa Rica...
 Why Costa Rica?
Often called the "Switzerland of the America's" Costa Rica has a tradition of non-violence and Costa Ricans - Ticos, as they call themselves - are justifiably proud of their tradition of freedom and democracy. San Jose is Costa Rica's capital and largest city, with a population of more than one million, in a country with a total population of just over three million. It is located in the center of the country where the temperature is mild. With its varied micro-climates and spectrum of insects, birds, reptiles and plant life, Costa Rica is particularly suited for the study of biology, ecology and eco-tourism.
Partnership programs in Costa Rica can focus on Spanish language, environmental and ecological issues.
Programs in Costa Rica Can Include:
- Accommodation in homestays in twin rooms with two meals per day and a weekly laundry service.
- Classrooms and audio-visual equipment
- Student Services office with AIFS staff to assist with questions
- Faculty office with computer and Internet access
- Orientation program consisting of an orientation meeting with local staff, student information packet with handbook and local area information etc, a guided sightseeing tour and a welcome group lunch
- Inclusive or subsidized cultural program
- Local guest lectures and courses including Spanish
- Costa Rica Today or Central American Perspective course
- Academic visits to supplement faculty led courses
- Medical Insurance
- $51,000,000 Liability Insurance with sponsoring college named as co-insured
Optional Components Can Include
- Group flights and airport transfers
- Optional tours such as Tortuguero, Monterverde Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano
- Extra protection insurance
Sample Cultural Program from Summer 2005
- Sightseeing tour of San Jose
- Visit to Café Britt with a coffee plantation tour
- Excursion to Irazu Volcano
- Visit to InBio Parque, an eco-tourism park
- Latin American dance class
- Excursion to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall
- Dinner and a typical Costa Rican show at a local restaurant
- Excursion to Sarchi
For additional information, or to plan your program, contact
Ailsa Brookes.
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