The Costa Rica Education Internship program includes homestay accommodations with breakfast, dinner, laundry, and a private room; excursions to places like Arenal Volcano and La Paz; and access to cultural activities in San Jose.
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Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations and optional social events; and provides 24/7 emergency support.
The Education Internship program in Costa Rica includes a pre-departure orientation at UC Davis and an on-site orientation after arrival. Students are responsible for arranging their own flights and have transport to/from the airport covered.
Financial aid can be applied toward the Costa Rica Education Internship program, though program fees, subject to change, exclude airfare and personal expenses.
Sophia Mattingly is a dedicated lecturer in the School of Education at UC Davis and student teacher supervisor for CSU Sacramento, where she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.
Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization or university that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations; and provides 24/7 emergency support. As part of the placement process for Summer Internships, participants will first enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad and then complete a supplemental application for the partner organization associated with their particular Summer Internship program.
Program fees cover shared housing, meals (except on free days in San José), excursions, airport transfers, health insurance, internship placement, and support, while personal expenses like airfare, some meals, and personal travel are not included.
The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.
