Summer Internships in Social Justice

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• North Western Region: 
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui,  Arenal,  Guanacaste,  Bagaces,  La Fortuna,  San Carlos
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Turrialba,  Osa Peninsula
• Eastern Lowlands: 
Bribri,  San Pedro Montes de Oca,  Gandoca,  Talamanca,  Puerto Viejo

Term: Summer 
Dates: June - August

Description: ICADS' Summer Internship Program offers over 80 structured internships all over Costa Rica in wide range of areas related to social justice and sustainable development. Students live in homestays through the duration of this ten-week program. In the first three weeks, students receive language training and cultural, political, and social background. For the remaining seven weeks, students get the opportunity to actively participate in community development by working in an internship that fits their interests and abilities.

Highlights:
* Over 80 structured internships
* Three weeks of site visits and lectures in preparation for internship
* Over 60 hours of intensive Spanish language training
* Homestays

Qualifications: Must be 18 years-old and have some Spanish language proficiency

Cost in US$: $4,000

Experience Required: yes

Should have some previous Spanish language study

This Program is open to American and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

ICADS - The Institute for Central American Development Studies's Mission Statement: The Institute's Goals are three-fold: First, to educate first world citizens about Central America by teaching spanish and by offering academic programs that utilize a theoretically critical perspective as well as hands-on experience to help students gain insight into current social and economic realities and their effects on women, the poor, and the environment. Our secod goal is to provide as much support as possible to individuals, organizations, and communities in the countries where we work (Costa Rica and Nicaragua); especially individuals and community groups that have demonstrated a commitment to learning and/or a dedication to social justice work. Thirdly, ICADS tries to make regular donations to various local community and international organizations working on agendas consistent with the goals and philosophy of ICADS. These organizations include but are not limited to anti-hunger groups, environmental organizations, and human and animal rights groups.

Year Founded: 1986