A fully-funded study abroad in Costa Rica
Following your first semester of ASU, join a cohort of other ASU students and professors on a nine-day transformative journey and unforgettable adventure to Monteverde, Costa Rica. Broaden your horizons, deepen your understanding of global issues, embrace new experiences, and immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of Costa Rica.
Through a dynamic blend of academic exploration, cultural exchange, and outdoor discovery, you will engage with the complexities of Costa Rican society, history, and environment, while forging lasting connections with your peers and the local communities that we will explore.
Never left the country before? This is the perfect opportunity! We'll help you every step of the way from getting your passport, to flying you there.
Location
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Renowned for its stunning cloud forests, Monteverde offers an enchanting blend of biodiversity and ecotourism. Located in the beautiful town of San Luis in Costa Rica's Puntarenas Province, the CIEE Monteverde Center is surrounded by lush forests and the Pacific coast. CIEE Monteverde is set on 60 hectares (nearly 150 acres) of rainforest and farmland. Students can expect plenty of outdoor time and access to many common areas to promote experiential and traditional learning.
Housing
Students will stay in shared accommodations at the CIEE Monteverde Center. Most meals will be provided on campus. The Center is fully equipped with four classrooms, a student lounge, a library, a student life office, an academic advising office, and complimentary WiFi, computers, and printer access.
Program Cost: $0
This program is fully funded for participating students.
What's included?
✅ Round trip airfare from Phoenix to Costa Rica
✅ Airport transfers
✅ Shared accommodations
✅ All meals
✅ Program transportation
✅ All excursions, tours, cultural activities and educational experiences
✅ Passport
✅ ASU Travel Medicine Clinic appointment
✅ International health insurance
✅ ASU faculty support
Meet your Faculty Directors
These ASU faculty members will be leading and teaching you on your program.
Jessica Early, PhD
Professor
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English
jessica.early@asu.edu
Zachary Shaffer, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Life Sciences
zachary.shaffer@asu.edu
Program itinerary
Your program itinerary is broken into morning, afternoon and evening blocks. Each day focuses on a different aspect of the Costa Rican culture and environment.
Program itinerary is subject to change.