Semester in Monteverde
Unique Experiences
Visit the Cloud Forest
where moss and orchids dripping with mist decorate the boughs of gnarly trees
Live in a rural mountain community
surrounded by friendly Costa Ricans who will teach you how to live a more sustainable lifestyle
Be enchanted and inspired
when you hike beneath the canopy of the cloud forest and observe colorful plants and animals
Your Destination
Monteverde is Costa Rica鈥檚 lush cloud forest town, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Surrounded by rich biodiversity and a strong culture of conservation, Monteverde blends ecological wonder with vibrant local traditions. Explore forest reserves, sustainable farms, and a welcoming community dedicated to environmental stewardship. Whether you're studying environmental science, sustainability, biology, liberal arts, Spanish, or health sciences, Monteverde is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 精东传媒 courses and online courses delivered by 精东传媒鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
Excursions & Activities
精东传媒鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Monteverde will open doors for you to explore Costa Rica's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Enjoy breathtaking views from the treetops while ziplining, and gain insights into the role of ecotourism in Costa Rica鈥檚 economy
- Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest where you can hike trails, immerse yourself in its incredible biodiversity
- Participate in day trips and multi-day field trips to explore Costa Rica鈥檚 natural wonders, including waterfalls and hot springs
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 精东传媒's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
My Experience Hiking the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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Happy Earth Day: Today and Every Day
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Top 5 Spanish Study Abroad Programs for the Summer
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Housing & Meals
Housing
精东传媒 Monteverde students live in on-campus residence halls surrounded by the Cloud Forest in triple or quad rooms shared with other 精东传媒 students.鈥疪ooms have shared or ensuite bathrooms, shared desks,鈥痑nd shared closets.
- Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes a shared room with bunkbeds (occupancy: three to four students) on campus located under 15 minutes from the main campus area, where the dining hall and classrooms are located.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
All students receive three meals per day. Accommodation for vegan and vegetarian diets is possible.
Academics
精东传媒 Monteverde: Study in the beautiful town of San Luis in Costa Rica鈥檚 Puntarenas Province, surrounded by lush forests and beautiful coffee farms. 精东传媒 Monteverde is fully equipped with three classrooms, a student lounge, a library, a student life office, and an academic advising office.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 精东传媒 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 精东传媒 academic calendar.
Course Information
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Agriculture
Biological and Physical Sciences
Academic Projects
Biological and Physical Sciences
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Agriculture
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
精东传媒 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
精东传媒 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 精东传媒 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 精东传媒 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 精东传媒's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 精东传媒 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
精东传媒 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- 精东传媒 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
- Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship
To be considered, submit the 精东传媒 Scholarships & Grants application within your 精东传媒 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 精东传媒, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 精东传媒's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
精东传媒 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $14,956 ** |
| Housing | $3,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $18,950 |
Financial Aid
精东传媒 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $0 |
| International Airfare | $700 鈥 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Personal expenses | $230 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $1,130 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
精东传媒 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $10,456 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,950 |
Financial Aid
精东传媒 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| International Airfare | $700 鈥 |
| Local Transportation | $240 |
| Personal expenses | $250 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $1,190 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
精东传媒 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Pablo Allen
Center Director
Pablo is a native Costa Rican, born and raised in San Jos茅. He is an evolutionary ecologist interested in sexual selection, animal weapons, and phenotypic plasticity. Since rejoining 精东传媒 in...
Jessica Arias
Academic Director
Jessica has a Ph.D. on Agricultural Science from the University of Costa Rica. She earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Ecotourism and a master's degree in鈥疭ustainable Development, with a concentration in...
Jose Carlos Calderon
Student Life Manager
"Moncho" earned his bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Costa Rica with a specialization in bats. He has worked for 精东传媒 Monteverde for more than 10 years as...
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