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Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Housing options:	Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Anthropology, Art studio, Biological sciences, Business administration, Earth and space sciences, Economics, English, Environmental studies, History, International studies, Legal studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Zoology

Program Description:

Community Engagement in San José

Make a meaningful impact while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of San José, Costa Rica.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Our dedicated team will connect you with a local organization aligned with your interests and goals
Learn from local professionals in health facilities, local schools, after-school programs, and more
Serve alongside community members and complete integrated coursework designed to foster reflection and build intercultural skills
Experience a bustling and cosmopolitan Latin American metropolis while also having the rest of Costa Rica's pristine wonders at your fingertips
Make the most of your time abroad with interactive activities, like hiking through rainforest trails, soaking in volcanic hot springs, and preparing traditional Costa Rican dishes

Discover San José

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Alex Z.

"I feel like I've found a second home in Costa Rica. The enriching ideology of "pura vida" taken from the locals – not just a phrase, but a way of life – has helped me grow as a person and a student in ways I never thought imaginable."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!