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API at Universidad Veritas in San Jose
Location: Costa Rica: San Jose
Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Trimester
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please see API website.
301 Camp Craft Road Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78746-6501 United States
Call Us
Phone: (TF) 800-844-4124 (P) 512-600-8900
Fax: 512-600-8999
Description
Founded in 1991, Universidad Veritas is a private university that prides itself on the development of non-linear critical thought and creativity. The university's mission statement emphasizes the student's active participation in the learning process; every student is expected to play the role of protagonist in his/her own academic development. Approximately 1,700 students attend the university in any given semester. Operating programs for international students since 1993, the Universidad Veritas offers an incredible amount of academic options. Students may select Spanish language courses from the beginning to advanced levels, complete a multitude of elective coursework in Spanish or English, or enroll in art, design and architecture courses with local Costa Rican students. Students also have full access to university amenities, including extracurricular activities such as dance classes, conversation partners, volunteer work and cooking lessons.
Highlights
San Jose is located in the central valley, a fertile upland basin 3,773 ft. above sea level, and is surrounded by three towering volcanoes. Nested in the hillsides of these volcanoes there lie quaint villages, small farms, and coffee plantations. The San Jose metropolitan area is home to 36 percent of Costa Rica's population. It has a distinctive charm and warm feel to it. At the same time, in contrast to the serenity and vibrant natural beauty of the rest of the country, the small scale of the central area (326,000 inhabitants) creates a very vibrant core - full of sights, sounds and life defined by a bustling urban center.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Qualifications
ASVO Volunteer Program The ideal volunteer is an individual who is prepared to work in tropical conditions and can easily adapt to new cultures. Volunteers must be in good physical condition and have few to no allergies. They must also have an interest in protecting the environment and be willing to work independently for long hours in natural environments offering few luxuries.
Minimum Education
High School
Languages
- Spanish
Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
- Spanish
Cost in US$:
Please see API website.
Cost Include Description:
PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.
ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.
RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.
Credit Available
yes
Experience Required
yes
- Must be sophomore, junior, or senior.
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Eco-tourism
- Environment
- Reforestation
- Trail Building
Age Range
18This Program is open to
American, Canadian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement
Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.
Year Founded
1997
