Each UC Davis Summer Abroad Internship program pairs UC Davis Study Abroad with a partner organization or university that manages the personalized internship placements; arranges accommodations and excursions; leads onsite orientations; and provides 24/7 emergency support. As part of the placement process for Summer Internships, participants will first enroll through UC Davis Study Abroad and then complete a supplemental application for the partner organization associated with their particular Summer Internship program.
Program fees cover shared housing, meals (except on free days in San José), excursions, airport transfers, health insurance, internship placement, and support, while personal expenses like airfare, some meals, and personal travel are not included.
The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.
Lisa Tell, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), is the Director of the UC Davis Hummingbird Health and the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (Western Region) Programs.
Students will stay in dorms at the Wildlife Rescue Center with all meals provided, except during free days in San José, and will participate in a two-day orientation including a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park.
UC Davis Summer Abroad Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.
