Internships for Heredia, Costa Rica
Internships in Heredia are offered during the semester and yearlong terms. Internships are optional and included in your program fees. They range from 1-3 credits and are counted as part of your credit load. Interns earn credit, but no financial compensation. In addition to professional and academic experience, internships are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture, meet locals, and practice your language skills.
Past internship placements in Heredia have included:
English Teaching/Assisting Professors
- Public Ministry of Education
- Private schools and high schools
- Office Administration School
- Literature School
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences
- Greenhouse Project and Biology School
- CINAT (Apicultural studies, research)
- INISEFOR (plants and trees research)
- Biology School
- Environmental Sciences School
- Toucan Rescue Ranch
Pulbic Relations/Communication/Advertising
- Communication Office
- International Relationships School
Economy/Research
Hotel Management/Business
- Hotel Valladolid and Hotel America
- Hotel Cibeles
Health Sciences
Criminal Justice
- Heredia Police Department
Socio-cultural & Others
- UNA Volunteering Program
- Promocion Estudiantil (UNA Department for sociocultural activities)
- Corazon de Jesus Casa Hogar (Homeless People Center)
- Centro Diurno Miraflores
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Junior standing (at time of internship)
- Foreign language proficiency (some placements)
A $200 refundable fee is charged and returned upon successful completion of the internships. Placement is not guaranteed by USAC; rather it will be determined by your application, supporting materials, and an interview with the internship sponsor on site.