Si! Gap Program Costa Rica

Co-create your
wellness gap
experience with us!

Are you ready to say "Si!" to a unique wellness gap opportunity in Costa Rica?

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Co-Create your unique wellness gap experience with us!

Join us in Costa Rica for 3-4 weeks minimum up to 1 year maximum - you choose!
Live with a homestay family to learn Spanish and immerse in the culture
Choose internships, service, &/or classes and create a balanced weekly activity schedule with your advisor
Use your travel & recreation budget to sign up for optional recreational trips to have fun exploring Costa Rica
Check in with our staff & peer support group twice a week to reflect & process your experiences
Enjoy your own local mentor to show you around town
Work with coaches to reflect on your experiences to clarify your future path and build healthy habits to reach your goals
Sound intriguing? Learn more below...

Who?

Ages 18+
English- &/or Spanish-speakers
People looking to spend their gap time doing something productive, fun, and helpful to clarify their future path.

When?

Si!Gap can accommodate your individualized timeline needs to start and end at your convenience. However, if you're interested in joining at the same time as other study abroad gap students...

The summer session cohort groups start June 13 & July 11.
The fall semester cohort starts August 22.

Where?

Your home base will be about 25 minutes from SJO airport (Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica) in the beautiful town of Atenas, Costa Rica - a safe, mountain town full of Costa Rican culture and opportunity! About 1 hour from the beach and 1 hour from San Jose, Atenas is nestled in the perfect location (with wonderful weather year-round!) to immerse in traditional culture while exploring the country.

Atenas hosts many opportunities for interesting internships and service projects, and we are located only 30 minutes from our favorite university.

What can I do at SIGAP in Costa Rica?

30 hours a week of constructive engagement - choose from:
- Spanish language instruction & immersion
- Internships (in English, Spanish or Spanglish)
- Community service projects
- College classes (in English or Spanish)
- Schedule fitness and wellness activities such as: yoga, personal training/gym, soccer, biking, jogging, basketball, surf lessons, etc.

Use your travel & recreation budget to sign up for recreational activities and trips (half-day trips, full-day trips, long weekends, or week-long excursions) to explore Costa Rica.
Homestay family: Opportunity to live with a local family for a true Costa Rican experience and bonds that will last a lifetime.

Plus, enjoy the support of our team who has almost 2 decades of experience working with youth in study abroad and cross-cultural experiences in Costa Rica: