Costa Rica Summer Internships

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 6, 2009 - August 1, 2009

Description: Your Chance to Experience Pura Vida, The Pure Life of Costa Rica!

The University of Dreams Costa Rica Internship Program is the premier Costa Rica internship opportunity for college students. This 8-week, all-inclusive summer experience includes a guaranteed, legitimate internship in popular industries such as Advertising, Marketing, Non-Profit, Hospitality, Theatre and Arts, Ecotourism, Real Estate Development and Technology. We work closely with you to ensure internship placement in your choice industry!

You will also have the opportunity to experience the Costa Rican culture first hand by living with local Costa Rican families, interacting with new friends in your place of business and participating in activities like playing on a soccer team or learning to salsa. Additional amenities made available by the University (Wifi, cafeteria, conference rooms, computer labs, etc.). Living near the university you will have an opportunity to interact with local university students who are in session and not on summer break and other foreigners studying in Costa Rica.

In addition, each weekend an adventure awaits you! Participants and staff are whisked off to soak in hot springs at the base of an active volcano, play in the surf in warm crystal clear waters, explore the deep green rainforests or cheer for the local team at a soccer match. Our trips give participants the opportunity to experience the great variety of activities and landscapes that exist within the country. This is ALSO the perfect opportunity to strengthen your Spanish language skills while working and living abroad!

Join us this summer and develop great friendships while living in Costa Rica - The Rich Coast.

Apply Online!

Since we have a Rolling Admissions Process, we encourage interested students to apply as soon as possible.

Please contact our Costa Rica Enrollment Advisor, Kate Simpson, with any questions or concerns.

Kate Simpson - Enrollment Advisor
Phone: 212.367.5688

Qualifications:
- Must be between 18 - 26 years old
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year university or college
- All majors welcome to apply
- International students, graduate students, and graduate seniors are eligible to apply

Cost in US$: $5,499

Here is a list of what is included in that cost:

- A Guaranteed Internship in the industry of your choice and a company you approve
- Housing for eight weeks with local Costa Rican families
- Breakfast and dinner each workday
- Daily transportation to your internship
- Six organized group weekend activities to the best locations in and around Costa Rica
- Career and life coaching through our Summer Intern Seminar Series--best selling authors, famous television personalities, CEOs of major companies, and high-profile political figures.
- A professionally revised résumé
- Expert interview coaching
- Professional staff assistance with 24-hour on-site service
- Welcome dinner
- Orientation
- Graduation event
- University of Dreams Program Book
- University of Dreams T-shirt and other gift items
- One Unit of Academic Course Credit

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2000