USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Costa Rica.
Beginning in Fall 2021, a $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual internships are offered through USAC’s Global Perspectives program. For more information about the program, see the Global Perspectives virtual internship page.
Internship placements in San Ramón require six semesters of college Spanish unless otherwise noted
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
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A women's cooperative manufacturing lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products from organically-sourced materials produced on cooperative farms. | |
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An NGO providing social and educational support to children living in poverty as well as promoting developmental opportunities for families. | |
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Community health clinics comprised of at least one physician, one nursing assistant, and one primary care technical assistant with support staff in pharmacy services, social work, nursing, dentistry, health records, laboratory services, and in some cases, nutrition and psychology services providing comprehensive care to children, adolescents, women and seniors | |
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A comprehensive hospital serving the city of San Ramón as part of the Costa Rican public healthcare system. Includes departments in surgical services, physical therapy, pediatrics, diabetes, and pharmaceutical services. | |
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An NGO supporting conservation efforts, protecting biodiversity, and environmental outreach and education. | |
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A rural mollusk harvesting cooperative organized and operated by women supporting rural economic development, women's empowerment, and environmental education and ecotourism. | |
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An NGO promoting environmental education, scientific research, and community outreach programs to promote the conservation of cloud forests and stewardship of watershed ecosystems in northern Costa Rica. | |
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An NGO promoting environmental education, scientific research, and community outreach programs to promote the conservation of cloud forests and stewardship of watershed ecosystems in northern Costa Rica. | |
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A research station located in the cloud forest of San Ramón Alajuela offering educational and research facilities as well as recreational activities focused on the study of the biodiversity of flora and fauna, water resources, and tourism sustainability, among others. | |
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Fall/Yearlong: Open
Spring: Open
Summer Sessions: Opens 9/1
Fall/Yearlong: Opens 9/1
Spring: Opens 9/1
Preferred GPA: 2.5
US Credit
65 students
English | Spanish