Students
have the option to be picked up on their arrival in San Jose
and be transported to the school where they will be met by their
host family.
You will participate in an orientation program which consists
of a written and oral placement exam, the expectations and rules
of staying with a host family, the Do’s and Don’ts
of San Jose, an explanation of the elective course schedule,
safety issues and video, and dealing with culture shock, fear
and your expectations.
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A cafeteria on the campus
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Access to email at the school’s computer
lab (15 E-Mac computers)
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Free tropical dance lessons once a week
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Soccer Team tournaments
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An opportunity to have an “intercambio”
with a Costa Rican student.
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Typical Latin American food cooking lessons
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Museum, Artisan Markets
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Weekend trips to beaches and mountains
(additional fee)
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Small bookstore where you can purchase
the books for your classes and other school supplies.
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Color, Black and White photocopy machines.
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A Student ID card
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Access to a nearby gym
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Access to a private tutor
Trips around Costa Rica
While
studying in Costa Rica you will want to experience as much of
the country as possible. Universidad Veritas understands this
and has a travel agency on-site to help you with all of your travel
needs. The agency also helps to organize special short-term interest
programs lasting 1 to 15 days in topics such as Ecology, Geology,
Gender Studies, Sociology, Archeology and other topics.
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