Spend a transformative 12-week spring semester interning in San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital and business hub. This program guarantees you a personalized internship placement in one of 20+ career fields—from accounting and marketing to environmental work, engineering, and NGO operations—matched to your skills, goals, and professional aspirations. You'll gain invaluable international work experience while based in one of the world's most biodiverse countries, where clean energy production and an engaging culture define both workplace and community life.

Your experience extends far beyond the office. You'll live in a secure student residence apartment with en-suite bathrooms, shared kitchen, washer/dryer, and 24/7 on-site support in a building featuring a cinema, BBQ terrace, and games room. Internet is included, and you'll have a vibrant community of fellow interns to build friendships with. AIFS Abroad's award-winning Global Career Readiness Program supports your professional growth through the CliftonStrengthsFinder assessment, one-on-one career coaching, interview preparation, and on-site networking events—ensuring you leave not just with work experience, but with clarity about your career direction.

Cultural immersion is built into your program fee. Participate in weekly social events and activities including tropical dance lessons, tours of the Teatro Nacional, visits to indigenous reserves, Costa Rican cooking classes, and language exchange programs with local students. Your program includes three major excursions: a 3-day trip to Arenal Volcano with hot springs and zip-lining in Monteverde Cloud Forest, a 3-day adventure to Manuel Antonio National Park for hiking and beach exploration, and a day trip to Poás Volcano with coffee tours and artisan towns. An optional 2-day Sarapiquí excursion offers rafting, guided night hikes, and chocolate-making demonstrations.

San José, nestled in Central America's heart, serves as your gateway to both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, surrounded by lush rainforests and stunning mountains. Your on-site Program Director and Location Coordinators understand cultural adjustment and provide personalized support throughout your semester. You'll benefit from 24/7 emergency support, comprehensive health insurance, carbon-offset flights, and access to AIFS Abroad's renowned alumni network for lifelong professional connections.

The program is open to high school graduates through non-students and accepts candidates across all academic levels. Optional academic credit is available—earn a 3-credit International Internship course through Fairfield University (AIFS's School of Record) to apply toward your degree or access financial aid. The inclusive program fee of $8,790 covers housing, meals at your residence, all excursions, cultural activities, insurance, and support services. Optional round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways are available, with airport transfers included. Whether you're launching your career, exploring a new industry, or building your professional network internationally, this program positions you for success.