Study Abroad in Costa Rica: Adventure of a Lifetime

This summer, a group of Tennessee Wesleyan University students embarked on a transformative four-week language and culture immersion program in Costa Rica, designed to strengthen Spanish language skills and deepen cultural understanding.

The program was centered in San José, the nation’s capital. Students immersed themselves in daily life by engaging with locals in the streets, markets, parks, and restaurants. They visited cultural landmarks including the National Museum, the Costa Rican Art Museum, and a butterfly garden. Two of the most memorable highlights in San José were a guided tour with a biologist from the University of Costa Rica, where students explored local plant and animal life, and attending a performance of Mujercitas (Little Women) at the National Theater.

 Beyond the capital, students explored three additional cities within Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Highlights included the Juan Santamaría Museum in Alajuela, the historic Fortín de Heredia, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago.

Tennessee Wesleyan University is proud to support global learning opportunities that empower students to engage meaningfully with the world around them.