Internships in Costa Rica
Intern in Costa Rica with Intern Abroad HQ, the leader in impactful short-term internships. Programs are available from two weeks in the areas of Environmental Conservation, Women’s Education, and Special Education. From a minimum duration requirement of just four weeks, other internships are also available in the fields of Healthcare, Physiotherapy, Veterinary, Media and Advertising, Microfinance, and Civil Engineering.
Internship programs in Costa Rica begin on the first and third Monday of each month and placements are based in San Ramon de Alajuela and around the neighboring towns. Locations are conveniently situated in areas that offer a positive learning environment, while allowing participants to make the most of the many tourism and cultural activities within beautiful Costa Rica.
Internship opportunities
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering internships are based in San Ramon, Costa Rica, with a leading construction company. Founded in 1997, the goal of the company is to create high-quality work through adequate planning, execution, and solutions made to fit the client’s needs.
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Environmental Conservation
This internship program works toward preserving the fragile ecosystem in protected areas, parks and foundations. Activities may include organic gardening, helping to catalogue species of plants and insects, field research, helping to maintain trails, educating the community about ecological practices, taking care of butterfly farms and maintaining medicinal gardens.
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Healthcare
Healthcare internship placements vary, depending upon the educational level of each intern, as well as chosen duration. Placements for pre-med interns typically include health support schools, elderly homes, chronic pain clinics, and programs for individuals with disabilities. Students in their third year or above can also be placed alongside doctors and nurses within rural clinics and hospitals.
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Media and Advertising
Internship placements in this field are based with small to medium sized ad agencies, with in-house media creation services. Internship tasks are varied and the activities which interns may expect to become involved with is related to level of experience.
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Microfinance
Microfinance interns have the opportunity to assist small and medium business owners, with the goal of ensuring they have the right tools to manage their company, to achieve sustainable growth.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy interns in Costa Rica are placed at a clinic which provides support to individuals with restricted mobility and chronic pain. Activities are typically related to helping patients during physiotherapy sessions, providing assistance during home visits and developing educational workshops.
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Special Education
Special Education internships are suited for people who are patient, cheerful and motivated! While the nature of this work can be challenging, it may also be deeply rewarding and provide insight into careers related to caring, disability support, therapy and social work.
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Veterinary
If you have a passion for working with animals, Costa Rica is an ideal destination. Develop your experience during the week and explore one of the world’s most biologically diverse nations during the weekend!
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Women's Education
Women’s Education internships work with community led empowerment programs, which aim to provide women with the tools and support necessary to improve the quality of their lives, for both themselves and their families.
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