Travel & Study Abroad for College Credit in San Jose, Costa Rica
Description: San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is located in the central valley of the Costa Rican highlands. Lush tropical mountains, fiery volcanoes, exotic wildlife, and virgin beaches make Costa Rica an ideal destination for the adventurous traveler. Long considered Latin Americas most stable country, Costa Rica has been without a standing army since 1948. Costa Ricas warm people and rich culture combined with its environmental wonders make it an exciting study abroad destination.
Alessa's headquaters is in San Jose just southeast of downtown at the Edificio Alfavia, within walking distance of Corte Suprema. The other office is located at the Fair Lawn New Jersey, USA. Students can check their email, receive tutoring, check out books, or simply visit and practice the Spanish language. Our resident staff is dedicated to maximizing the students experience while studying abroad. They will conduct the on-site orientation, lead excursions, set up intercambios with local students, and assist students with any school-related questions or problems.
Highlights: Excursions include Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Tabacon, National Museum.
Cost in US$: Please contact us.
Cost Include Description:
- Tuition & Books
- Room And Board
- Airport Reception
- Hotel & Ground Transportation
- Overnight Cultural Excursions
- Entrance Fees & Guided Tours
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- Full-Time U.S. Staff & Resident Staff Abroad
- On-Site LPI Office with Computer Lab and Internet Access
- Academic Credits (5-6 Semester Hours)
- Tutorial Assistance
- Intercambios
This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.
Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently Or in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Alessa's Mission Statement: Alessa was established in 1989 to provide an academically challenging and culturally thorough study abroad program for U.S. high school students. Based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Alessa reaches out to provide study abroad opportunities to students from across the United States. We works closely with fully-accredited foreign universities and the Alessa resident staff in each program location in order to provide tutoring services, intercambio opportunities, and numerous possibilities for improving language performance. Through us, students are able to equip themselves with a working knowledge of a foreign language, earn college credit, experience another culture by living with a homestay, and explore the area around their program city through cultural excursions.
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