Costa Rica: Summer Internship

• Students will gain valuable professional experience working 32 hours per week for eight weeks. Students will be enrolled in a 4-credit internship course and will receive Rollins academic credit for successful completion of the course.
• Internships are available in a variety of fields including Business, Communications, English, Sustainability and Environmental Studies, and Non-Profit/NGOs.
• Spanish language is not required for all internships but students with language skills will have access to a wider variety of placements.
• Students will engage with AIFS staff 1:1 to assess their internship goals and help match them to an internship placement.

• Students will be enrolled in a Rollins 4-credit internship course: INT397, COM397, or INB397 depending on the student’s major
• Grades appear on the Rollins transcript and are factored into your GPA.

Students will live in shared and furnished student apartments in San José.

• Apartments typically have three to four single rooms with shared common areas, bathroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi, and washer and dryer unit.
• 24/7 gated security and on-site support services in secure apartment buildings.
• Common areas include a movie room, rooftop terraces, games room and gym, convenience store and outdoor walking path.

• San José is the nation's bustling capital, known for its rich cultural heritage, thriving educational institutions, and role as a central hub for tourism, finance, and technology.
• San José boasts world-class museums, parks, hotels, theaters, and historic buildings. Nestled in a vast valley, the city is surrounded by towering volcanoes and lush green hills, reflecting the natural beauty that characterizes Costa Rica's diverse landscape.

Weekly activities, social events and weekend excursions led by local AIFS staff guide students through a more authentic and insightful view of life in Costa Rica. 

• Examples of cultural activities include: tropical dance lessons, tour of the Teatro Nacional, Costa Rican cooking class, and tours of local markets
• Examples of excursions include: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Spa, and Monteverde Cloud Forest

• Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP "Your Identity Abroad" page in MyRollins.
• BIPOC students may experience stares and heightened curiosity from locals. Make sure to check the resources available on the International Program's MyRollins "Your Identity Abroad" page.

• Application Deadline: February 17, 2025
• Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• At least one year of college-level Spanish or the equivalent (two years of high school Spanish), or bilingual Spanish/English.
• Prerequisites: INB Students must have completed at least one of the following courses: INB 337, INB 365, INB 372
• Strong resume and cover letter, and successful internship interview on-campus
• This program requires an advising session (30 mins) as part of the application process
• Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and college standing
• Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful