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Participants must be between the ages of\u00a0 15 – 17,9 years old on the day of departure. (winter departure)<\/p>\n

Participants must be between the ages of\u00a0 15 – 17,0 years old on the day of departure. (summer departure)<\/p>\n

The AFS Program<\/h3>\n

After your host parents greet you with traditional hospitality, it shouldn’t be long before you feel at home in their open, friendly community. By going to a local high school, you\u2019ll be totally immersed in a new language and customs, and what you learn during the day will be reinforced at night when you spend time with your host family. This is your chance to break out of your comfort zone and join in this diverse and ever-evolving culture.<\/p>\n

Your high school<\/h3>\n

You can expect to attend a public school where you\u2019ll wear a uniform like your Costa Rican peers. The academic year begins in mid-February and ends in early-December, meaning that your summer vacation will be around Christmas time. Classes usually start around 7 am with a snack break around noon. Depending on the school, the end of the day could be anywhere from 1 to 4:30 pm. In some places, a portion of the students attend class in the morning while the rest go in the afternoon. Because most studying is done at school, you probably won\u2019t have too much homework, giving you plenty of free time to learn about Costa Rican culture through firsthand experience.<\/p>\n

For more information on fees and scholarships.<\/a><\/p>\n

Returning Home<\/h3>\n

“Life-changing” is hard to describe, yet it\u2019s nearly always the first thing that AFSers say when asked about their experience abroad.
\n“Transformed” is another one. When you return home, if you\u2019re like most AFSers, you\u2019ll bring with you a sense of accomplishment unlike any other. You\u2019ll have gained maturity and independence, discovered new passions, and feel like you can do anything you set your mind to. That transformation isn\u2019t visible only to you, though – others see it as well. AFSers gain critical skills for college and careers, ranging from language fluency to intercultural competence and critical reasoning.\u00a0“Life-changing” means it\u2019s only the beginning.<\/p>\n

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