Homestays enhance the student's language and cultural assimilation and are highly recommended to enrich the learning experience. The homestay provides a private room, breakfast, dinner and laundry service. A six-hour program, which includes lunch, emphasizes the essential phrases and conversation that will make a visitor's stay more enjoyable and beneficial. Tips concerning travel and local customs are also given. In the case of late registration, the deposit must be paid at least one day before the program begins.
Deposits are refundable up to one week before classes begin.
As researchers and writers for Mesoamerica interns gain valuable experience in journalism and Central American studies while living in a Spanish-speaking culture. Interns must have a good command of the English language and a working knowledge of Spanish. Colibr Adventures is part of an on-going project in Costa Rica to form an Interoceanic Biological Corridor, stretching from Central Pacific Conservation Area to the La Amistad International Park. Communication and language skills. Sustainable development and the relationship between health, education, agriculture, industry, tourism, etc.