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What if you could travel the world and earn credits toward your degree during your college’s spring break? AIFS Abroad’s spring break study abroad programs allow you to make the most of your vacation time by traveling to an exciting international destination and earning credits toward your degree at the same time!
Discover why students are studying abroad during their spring break—and how you can gain international academic experience while exploring a new culture.
How Does a Spring Break Study Abroad Program Work?
Spring break study abroad programs are short-term programs that take place when many academic institutions across the U.S. have time off about halfway through the semester. These programs last about a week, offering a focused and compact experience without requiring a long commitment or interrupting your spring semester coursework.
Benefits of Studying Abroad During Spring Break
If your college or university has a spring break, this type of program allows you to take advantage of this downtime and discover a new culture, all while you advance your degree. It’s an option many students don’t know about, but it comes with some amazing perks!
- Earn credits
- Travel with a small group
- Focus on a specific academic interest
- Study abroad with a program that fits your schedule
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and have fun!
Top Places to Study Abroad this Spring Break
While there are countless places to study abroad during spring break, we have a clear favorite: San José, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s healthcare industry is recognized as one of the best in the world. It’s known for high-quality care, affordability, and comprehensive coverage, in addition to medical technology and pharmaceutical innovation, making Costa Rica an unbeatable destination to join our spring break program that’s focused on healthcare.
In this program, you’ll take a course in collaboration with the Universidad Hispanoamericana in San José, the nation’s capital, known as the gateway to Costa Rica’s natural beauty. This course includes a combination of guest lectures on local healthcare systems and initiatives, visits to public and private hospitals and community healthcare hubs, and practical workshops in the simulation and VR suites — perfect for Health Sciences, Nursing, or Public Health majors.
In addition to these hands-on learning experiences and lectures from experts, you’ll also attend an overnight trip to Arenal Volcano National Park for an exciting ziplining and hot springs experience! What’s not to love about spring break in Costa Rica?
Travel the world while you expand your academic horizons—consider a spring break study abroad program!
If you’re looking for an enriching adventure that seamlessly fits into your time-off during spring semester, consider a spring break study abroad program with AIFS Abroad. The world is waiting for you!