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Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Summer, Academic Year
CEA - Cultural Experiences Abroad Trimester students of all language levels can study abroad in San Jose and may earn up to 20 credits. Courses are offered in Spanish and English, and are offered during trimester, intensive month, and summer sessions.
Overview Students may study in the Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Sciences program, International Business & Economics program, Ecology & Environmental Studies program, Latin American Studies program, or Advanced Language & Literature program. All courses are held at Veritas University.
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Setting Explore the majestic volcanoes, green hills, and the natural richness that exists throughout San Jose. CEA students will find that San Jose's world class museums, parks, theaters and historic buildings are only part of the enchantment that makes this friendly city in Costa Rica worth discovering.
Value No other provider offers you the CEA Passport, an online study abroad organizer personalized with your program details, deadline dates, personal advisor information, online payment options, and more! Just another reason why 93% of surveyed CEA alumni would refer us to their friends! CEA programs include exceptional service, tuition, fees, housing, meals plan options, transfer credit assistance, onsite staff, pre-departure information, onsite orientation, excursions, immersion activities, volunteer opportunities, airport reception, and much more. CEA also awards several study abroad scholarships. For dates, prices, and other program information visit our website, and don't forget to create a CEA Account to receive up-to-date and personalized information!
E-mail To:View CEA's website & Request a Catalog
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Academic Programs International API offers comprehensive study abroad programs in the wonderful Costa Rican city of San Joaquin de Flores. The Instituto San Joaquin de Flores is a colonial- style building built specifically to be an academic and language school. Students typically receive 12-18 credits for a semester.
Overview The Instituto San Joaquin de Flores offers programs in Spanish language and Latin American studies. Students will also be able to participate in volunteer service activities, including a Sea Turtle Conservation Program. Advanced students can take courses at other nearby universities.
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Setting San Joaquin de Flores offers a quality academic experience and the opportunity to discover small town Costa Rica at its best. Conveniently located just 10 miles from the Capital San Jose, San Joaquin de Flores allows one to avoid the daily traffic and stress of the city yet still maintain easy access to the shopping and night life.
Value Tuition; official transcript; housing; meals & laundry; excursions & cultural events; medical & life insurance; on-site director; pre-departure and on-site orientations; airport reception; online services; student services; volunteer/community service options; post-program evaluation.
E-mail To:api@academicintl.com
Where: Monteverde in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
CIEE This program is designed to give biology and related majors a clear understanding of tropical ecology and its conservation. The goals of the program are to offer students a comprehensive view of the tropical systems through theory, empirical patterns, hands-on exposure, taxonomy of major groups, and direct experimentation. These goals are achieved through science coursework in English, Spanish language, and travel to various ecosystems. Conservation is stressed and combined with language and culture.
Overview Independent study and research project, rural family homestay, extensive field trips to Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Spanish language courses, small class size allows for in-depth academic exposure.
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Setting The CIEE Study Center in Monteverde is located in a small, friendly, bilingual community surrounded by a cloud forest. Monteverde is free of biting insects and green all year. Monteverde’s Cloud Forest has been studied for over 25 years by both visiting and Costa Rican biologists. This widens research opportunities and acquaints the students with practical biological problems associated with agricultural development, eco-tourism, and grassroots conservation efforts in developing countries.
Value The CIEE fees for 2006-07 include tuition, housing, all meals, optional airport meet and greet, on-site orientation, cultural activities (such as group dinners, local festivals), local excursions (such as nature preserves and cloud forests) throughout the Monteverde region, field trips including extended trips to the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Costa Rica, national park entry fees, scientific equipment, outdoor camping equipment, field house lab access, a comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and insurance.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round
ISA (International Studies Abroad) ISA programs in San Jose are all-inclusive. Program participants can study at The University of Costa Rica, Veritas University or the ULACIT (Latin American University of Science and Technology), all of which are accredited and issue all transcripts. Students of all levels are eligible.
Overview Students can choose from Spanish Language and Electives or Classes with Costa Ricans programs at Veritas University, Classes with Costa Rican Students or the Spanish Language and Culture programs at the ULACIT and the Spanish Language and Electives in English at the University of Costa Rica. Courses with locals programs are open to advanced-level students only.
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Setting San Jose is the most cosmopolitan city in Central America. The country's stable government, appealing climate, and diverse natural beauty have attracted people from all over the world. And the wide array of outdoor activities available in Costa Rica will satisfy any traveler's taste!
Value Program cost includes tuition, room and board, full-time resident staff, cultural excursions and activities, medical insurance, internet access, on-site ISA office, tutoring, airport reception and more!
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Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, MayMester Intersession
CEA - Cultural Experiences Abroad Study for an Intensive Month in San Jose. Students of all language levels can earn up to 8 credits. San Jose courses are offered in Spanish and English, and are offered during trimester, intensive month, and summer sessions.
Overview Intensive Month students will study in the Intensive Spanish program. All courses are held at Veritas University.
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Setting Explore the majestic volcanoes, green hills, and the natural richness that exists throughout San Jose. CEA students will find that San Jose's world class museums, parks, theaters and historic buildings are only part of the enchantment that makes this friendly city in Costa Rica worth discovering.
Value No other provider offers you the CEA Passport, an online study abroad organizer personalized with your program details, deadline dates, personal advisor information, online payment options, and more! Just another reason why 93% of surveyed CEA alumni would refer us to their friends! CEA programs include exceptional service, tuition, fees, housing, meals plan options, transfer credit assistance, onsite staff, pre-departure information, onsite orientation, excursions, immersion activities, volunteer opportunities, airport reception, and much more. CEA also awards several study abroad scholarships. For dates, prices, and other program information, visit our website, and don't forget to create a CEA Account to receive up-to-date and personalized information!
E-mail To:View CEA's website & Request a Catalog
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
Modern Language Studies Abroad Students and teachers from over 2,000 universities in the U.S.A have participated in the program. The program is designed for undergraduate,graduate students and teachers interested in taking courses toward BA,MA, or Ph.D degrees. Credits are transferable to most universities in the U.S.A.
Overview MLSA provides an excellent academic and educational program. MLSA offers courses for all levels of Spanish language and many courses in literature. A major in Spanish is NOT REQUIRED. All courses are taught in Spanish by full time faculty members of the Universidad de Costa Rica.
Setting The program is located in San Jose. All classes are taught at the main campus of the Universidad de Costa Rica. Students stay with Costa Rican families, careful selected by MLSA and evaluated every year by the participants.
Value Price includes: tuition; room and board in a host family; cultural activities; visits to museums; visit to Cartago and excursions to Tortuga Islan and Volcano Poas; pre-departure orientation and on-site academic advising, orientation, support, oversight with director and assistants.
E-mail To:mlsa@sprintmail.com
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Academic Programs International API offers a comprehensive study abroad program in the Costa Rican capital city of San Jose. API students in San Jose will study Spanish language and liberal arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR).
Overview Recognized internationally for its academic achievements, UCR is the oldest and best-known university in the country. Spanish language courses are taught at all levels and liberal arts courses are taught in English. Students typically receive 12 credits per semester.
Setting San Jose is located in the central valley and is surrounded by three towering volcanoes. The metropolitan area is home to 36 percent of Costa Rica's population. In contrast to the serenity and vibrant natural beauty of the rest of the country, the small scale of the central area creates a very vibrant core - full of sights, sounds and life defined by a bustling urban center.
Value Tuition; official transcript; housing; meals & laundry; excursions & cultural events; medical & life insurance; on-site director; pre-departure and on-site orientations; airport reception; online services; student services; volunteer/community service options; post-program evaluation.
E-mail To:api@academicintl.com
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) Students take Spanish courses at the Universidad Veritas, along with courses in English. Courses are offered in Arts and Humanities, Environment and Society, Tropical or Marine Ecology, International Business and Intercultural Communication.
Overview All students enroll in the Costa Rica Colloquium, which includes excursions to museums and other cultural and historical sites. Advanced students in Spanish language may integrate into the regular Veritas program.
Setting Universidad Veritas is located in the capital city of San Jose. Students have easy access to the city's museums, restaurants, bustling markets, and the National Theater. The surrounding areas, including beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, are all within a few hours' drive.
Value Program costs include tuition, room, half board, fees and insurance.
E-mail To:info@ccisabroad.org
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year
State University of New York (SUNY) The State University of New York (SUNY) currently offers more than 400 overseas study programs in more than 50 countries: in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Programs range from 2-3 week intensive courses to a semester or academic year abroad. Courses are available in more than 100 subjects, ranging alphabetically from aboriginal studies and aerospace engineering to western philosophy and women's studies. While many programs focus on language learning and are conducted in the language of the host country, many others are conducted wholly or partly in English.
Overview The State University of New York overseas study programs are, with some exceptions, open to all SUNY and non-SUNY students, with eligibility ranging from first year to graduate level. For many undergraduates, the best time to study abroad has traditionally been during the junior year; however, well-prepared sophomores, and occasionally freshmen, are eligible for some programs. For everyone, careful preparation and consultation with the campus Director of International Education are essential for determining where and when to go. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the SUNY campuses for additional assistance.
Setting Study abroad can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in a college student's career. Getting to know another culture, living in a new environment, learning a new language, meeting people: all these add up to a kind of education different from what can be acquired on campus. Equally important for American students is the discovery of their own country, its customs, its traditions and values, as they come to see it from a foreign vantage point. No wonder that so many returnees from overseas study say that the experience changed their lives.
Students learn well and mature quickly when studying in a different culture. And as all regions of the world become more interdependent, it is increasingly apparent that the truly educated person is one who has had first hand acquaintance with other cultures, both as preparation for responsible citizenship and, in a more practical way, as a basis for a career. In the words of former Senator J. William Fulbright, author of the Fulbright exchange program, "perhaps the greatest power of educational exchange is the power to convert nations into peoples and to translate ideologies into human aspirations".Value Total expenses are competitive with other highly-rated study abroad programs in public and private universities across the country. Program costs are usually only slightly higher than on-campus costs of tuition, room and board (exclusive of international air fare) and in some countries expenses are actually less than they would be on campus. Study abroad students pay SUNY tuition (in-state or out-of-state, depending upon New York State residency) plus costs, which vary from program to program. Matriculated students at a State University of New York campus register on their home campus for programs offered at any other campus. They are thus able to maintain residency and eligibility for financial aid. (NOTE: Upper-division students registering at community colleges for overseas programs should consult with their registrar's office about appropriate credit.)
Most financial aid can be applied to overseas study, with the exception of some program costs and fees. For specific information students should consult the campus financial aid officer and the Director of International Education.E-mail To:studyabroad@suny.edu
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
State University of New York College at Brockport (SUNY) The Costa Rica program consists of different structural options, from which participants can choose the option fits their needs. Option 1: participants are placed in a full-time internship. Option 2: Participants take intensive language courses full-time at La Escuela de Idiomas in San José.
Overview The internship placements vary widely and can be in both the private and public sectors and offer a variety of roles for a variety of majors. It is also possible to arrange a "custom-designed" site with sufficient notice. Courses are offered at six different levels from beginning to advanced.
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Setting Costa Rica is a country small in size as well as population with rich traditions, bustling cities, friendly villages, tropical rain forests, and warm-hearted people. San Jose is a vibrant, colorful city full of theaters, shops, clubs and many sightseeing opportunities.
Value 12-15 undergraduate credits.
E-mail To:overseas@brockport.edu
Where: Alajuela in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
AmeriSpan Semester Abroad in Costa Rica with semester abroad programs in Alajuela, Flamingo Beach, Heredia, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Samara Beach, San Joaquin and San Jose.
Overview AmeriSpan Advantages: *Combined Travel and Linguistic Knowledge *Study Abroad Veterans *Unbiased Language Travel Specialists *No Hassles, No Headaches, easy to Register *Latin America & Spain Experts *Emergency Message Service *Comprehensive Travel Assistance Program Included *Making a Difference *Academic Credit Available *Low Prices *Past Participants Say It Best
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Where: Heredia in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Intercultura Spanish Language Center Intensive Spanish, Culture and Homestay programs for City and Beach campuses (activities include: volunteer work, free daily Latin dance classes, monthly activities calendar, Indigenous Cultures lecture series, weekend excursions, and more).
Overview We offer specialized "Spanish for the professions" classes in Business, Medical, Legal, and Social Spanish. Literature and socio-cultural Spanish courses are also available at higher levels.
Setting Intercultura's colonial facilities are located in Heredia, a university town near San Jose and the mountains. Within walking distance of school are the homestays, pool, internet cafes, restaurants, bars, and the National University. The Beach campus is located in Playa Samara.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Winter Semester, Summer
AFS Intercultural Programs AFS, a leader in international exchange for more than 40 years, offers year, semester, and summer programs. Community Service programs include the Summer Homestay Plus, Summer Language Study, and Summer Community Service Programs.
Overview As a community service volunteer in Costa Rica, you might work on an organic farm, assist park rangers at a National Reserve, help at a botanical garden, care for animals at a zoo, or participate in social, health, and education projects. Although most participants return to their host families daily, some projects require the students to live onsite for extended periods.
Setting Costa Rica is Spanish for "the rich coast," and you'll discover that it's just another way of saying "paradise." This lush country is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea with 755 miles of coastline, and more than 30 percent of the country's is national parks or protected areas, including rain forests.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Bridge-Linguatec International-TEFL Teach English worldwide! Get TEFL certified and work in beautiful Manuel Antonio,Costa Rica. Bridge-Linguatec program graduates receive an internationally recognized 120-hour TEFL certificate and guaranteed job placement in our language centers and partner schools around the world. Enroll now to get started on your overseas teaching adventure!
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Center for Study Abroad (CSA) Low cost programs since 1990. Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Open to all students. College credit. Admission guaranteed.
E-mail To:info@centerforstudyabroad.com
Where: Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School Certifications, work experience and leadership training are integrated into the program and are specifically tailored to make you a desirable instructor in Costa Rica or with various adventure organizations world-wide. Learn invaluable skills while trekking across Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama!
Overview You will be certified: Swift Water Rescue Technician Global; WhiteWater River Guide License Class III; NAUI Advanced SCUBA; Technical Rope Rescue Operations Level; Instructor Judgment Training; Land Instructor Training; Beach Safety & Lifeguarding; Wilderness First Responder; CPR Pro;
Setting Costa Rica is world renowned for its tropical beauty. Whether deep within the rainforest or along the sandy beaches, you will be inspired by the natural splendor that surrounds you. Camp by waterfalls and on secluded beaches or become immersed in the culture of a remote village homestay.
Value Program includes in-country transportation, food and lodging, equipment rentals, instructors, local guides, and a detail letter of recommendation from CRROBS. Program does not include Airfare to and from San Jose International Airport, or insurance. Please contact our office for current prices.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Summer
Experiment in International Living The Experiment in International Living originated the concept of fostering global community by sending young people to live and learn abroad. Continuing to innovate in its 69th year, The Experiment offers three- to five-week summer learning experiences in over 20 countries. Through homestays, language training, community service projects and ecological and peace studies, The Experiment challenges high school students to confront stereotypes and celebrate diversity as they immerse themselves another culture.
Where: Heredia in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University IFSA-Butler offers integrated study at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma or the Universidad De Costa Rica.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester
Lingua Service Worldwide, Ltd. Full immersion intensive language courses offered by private language centers.
E-mail To:linguaservice@att.net
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Rockland Community College (SUNY) In addition to 6 credit hours of Spanish language study, which is offered at all levels in four week cycles, semester courses taught in English may include Arts and Humanities, Environment, Ecology, and International Business.
Overview The university is in a residential section of town, within a few hours drive of both the Pacific and Caribbean coastal beaches.
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Setting Universidad Veritas is located in the capital city of San Jose where students have easy access to the city's museums, restaurants, bustling markets and the National Theater.
E-mail To:Mgluckma@sunyrockland.edu
Where: Costa Rica
When: Rolling Starts
Spanish Abroad, Inc. We offer Spanish language immersion programs with some of the finest language schools throughout Latin America and Spain.
Setting Costa Rica is a fascinating country. Each city or region in Costa Rica offers something unique, however at each location you will find an excellent Spanish language school, offering diverse Spanish study abroad language programs all designed to help you study and learn Spanish.
Value Our Spanish study abroad programs in Costa Rica have classes starting every Monday of the year. This means you can start the Spanish study abroad when you like. Spanish classes at the Spanish language schools can be as short as 1-2 weeks and can last up to a period of months (or longer).
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
The School for Field Studies Although 25% of Costa Rica's land is legally protected, deforestation and unsustainable agriculture practices still threaten wildlife populations and natural resources. Students work with members of the community to examine alternative methods of development which balance economic needs with ecological limitations.
Overview Highlights include: Numerous field expeditions, including an extended expedition to Nicaragua; evaluating socio-economic benefits between national parks and surrounding communities, Spanish language and culture course; student directed research projects and numerous community service projects.
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Setting The Center for Sustainable Development Studies is a small farm on a hillside in the fertile Central Valley. The field station includes a large house, an outdoor classroom, an organic garden, a patio and pool. Students have internet access and are within a days travel to tropical forests and beaches.
Value 18 academic credits, SFS is accredited through Boston University.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of Kansas Study at the University of Costa Rica in a wide variety of disciplines as part of the longest running exchange in the Western Hemisphere. Paid for by The University of Kansas.
Overview The "Grupo de Kansas" program is a unique program that allows students with proficiency in Spanish to directly enroll in classes at the University of Costa Rica, while providing a well-structured introduction to the country, its culture and history.
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Setting Costa Rica is a traveler's paradise, with 400 miles of coastline, active volcanoes, 46 national parks, cloud forests, rain forests and innumerous plant and animal species.
Value The program fee includes the required orientation in San Jose, room and board for the entire period, all administrative and tuition costs, field trips, group activities, student visa, and KU campus orientation.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
University of New Orleans, Semester/Year Fluency in Spanish is required. The Universidad de Costa Rica offers an intensive Spanish courses before each semester that is not included in the exchange program.
Setting The Universidad de Costa Rica is located in San Jos , the capital city of Costa Rica. Costa Rica itself is situated in the southern end of Central America. Just to the north is Nicaragua and to the south is Panama.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University of New Orleans-College of Liberal Arts The Universidad de Costa Rica offers a full range of university studies and programs in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, engineering, and health. It has a total of nine colleges, five of which are divided into 47 schools.
Overview A low-cost one-to-one student exchange program, participants may pursue any course of study offered by the Univeridad de Costa Rica.
Setting This exchange setting is the premier institution of higher education in the Costa Rica, located in the capital city. The main campus, Cuidad Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, on the east side of San Jose.
Where: Heredia in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University Studies Abroad Consortium The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language while studying the diverse cultures of Latin America and the complexities of its societies through formal coursework as well as through personal interaction with the host culture.
Overview Students can enroll in a language track that may fulfill foreign language requirements, Spanish minor and major requirements, and enhance the ability to communicate during the stay in Costa Rica. Students may complement the language curriculum by taking courses in literature, political science, economics, history, art history, biology, ecology and dance. Participation in formal and informal activities, such as field trips in and around San Jose, and other parts of Costa Rica, visits to the parliament and governmental entities, field trips to both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the rain forest, nature reserves and visits to folkloric events and village festivals, form an integral part of the program.
Setting Heredia is a colonial city of 80,000 nestled in the foothills above San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The National University, where USAC courses take place, is situated only a few blocks from downtown Heredia.
Value Program costs include tuition and fees, health insurance, student orientation, and some special events.
Where: Puntarenas in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
University Studies Abroad Consortium The Puntarenas program is ideal for students who are interested in learning the Spanish language while studying the diverse cultures of Latin America and the complexities of its societies through coursework as well as personal interaction with the host culture.
Overview Students enroll in a language track that may be applied toward fulfilling foreign language requirements, Spanish minor and major requirements and enhance your ability to communicate during your stay in Costa Rica. You may complement your language curriculum by taking courses in art history, biology, ecology, economics, history, literature, and political science. Many formal and informal field trips are available to enhance the learning experience.
Setting Puntarenas offers peace and rural beauty of a city of nearly 100,000. Puntarenas means "Sandy Point" and is the capital of the coastal province Puntarenas.
Value Program fees include: tuition and fees, health insurance, orientation, transportation to field trips and some entries to museums and cultural events.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
World Class Adventures in Education Our study abroad program is the ultimate tropical rainforest adventure! College undergraduates in our program will earn 16 semester credits studying in the world's most diverse classroom.
Overview Among study abroad programs, only our combination of Tropical Field Ecology, Costa Rican Natural History, Biodiversity & Conservation, and Spanish offers such a comprehensive educational value!
Setting Students in our program will experience the University of Costa Rica School of Biology's unique "hands-on" rainforest education ... no other program compares to our academic and cultural experience.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
Miami-Dade Community College Various programs in Costa Rica.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Academia de idiomas de Costa Rica Academia de Idiomas de Costa Rica's (RICA) primary mission is to teach students how to speak the Spanish language, emphasizing Spanish speaking in the Americas.
Overview Grammar is presented inductively and deductively, allowing for the different ways in which students learn. Using an appropriate and proven mixture of learning approaches, RICA's programs are designed to "capture learning opportunities" of each particular student.
Setting RICA's Nicoya's classrooms are air conditioned in order to maximize learning potential of the students.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Associated Colleges of the Midwest In the Studies in Latin American Culture and Society Program(fall semester), students live with families in San Jose and study Spanish in small classes taught by native speakers. The Tropical Field Research Program is a spring semester program for advanced independent work in the natural and social sciences and the humanities.
Overview In the SLACS program, students undertake indepedent research on contemporary social and political issues and explore Costa Rica during a two-week stay in a rural area and on other excursions and field trips. On the Tropical Field Research program, students design and conduct research projects under the supervision of prominent researchers and scholars who assist in all aspects of the research process.
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Setting With its neighbors, Costa Rica shares European cultural roots, a tropical climate and a developing economy. At the same time, Costa Rica has forged a distinctive national ethos and set of institutions that make it a particularly fruitful site for independent study.
Value The Associated Colleges of the Midwest is a consortium of private, liberal arts colleges and changes a comprehensive fee for off-campus study programs similar to private college tuition rates.
Where: Heredia in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Bridge Abroad Come study Spanish with us and earn credit! The best way to learn a language is to speak it, so we offer intensive and fun Spanish programs in San Jos , Monteverde, Flamingo, Manuel Antonio, Heredia and across Latin America and Spain.
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Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Center for Ecological Living and Learning (CELL) We offer life-changing study abroad programs for college students interested in being a part of the change toward environmental, community, and global sustainability. Our programs focus on building sustainability through community and on integrating environmental stewardship into you personal life.
Overview Through experiential service learning, you will immerse yourself in another culture while receiving 15 college credits. You will travel from the mountains to the sea and explore the ecology and environmental issues confronting the people who live in these beautiful and biodiverse regions.
Setting Our programs take place in Costa Rica and Nicaragua - in some of the world's most beautiful and unusual tropical habitats. You will live with a rural village family, learn about their rich culture, and experience first-hand the friendly hospitality of the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan people.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
Coast Community College District - Orange Coast College Students earn a full semester of transferable credit through the Coast Community College District while studying in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Summer
College of DuPage Five weeks of learning and experiencing the language and culture of Costa Rica in homestays for a great price.
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Setting Based in San Jose; excursions to Manuel Antonio National Park, coffee plantation, Arenal volcano and others included.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Long Island University Semester and year-long, experiential programs in Spanish immersion, cultural and independent studies. The program includes homestays, internships, seminars, extensive field trips to other areas in Central America, and guest speakers.
Overview Fall courses: Intro to Experiential Education, Cross-Cultural Research Methods, Latin American Studies, Writing, Spanish (beginner/intermediate/advanced). Spring courses: Holistic Health/Traditional Healing, Environmental Studies, Peace Studies, Global Issues, Field Work, Independent Study, Spanish.
Setting Heredia, a small but historic city, located 10 miles north of San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, retains a small-town colonial air. The Latin America Center, located across the street from the National University, has computers, internet access, classrooms, a small library, and a garden.
Value Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, and international travel. Students are responsible for insurance and personal expenses.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School From Costa Rica to Nicaragua to Panama, you will experience the ultimate in Central America surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, and white water rafting! Along the way you will be picking up valuable knowledge in the areas of natural history, backcountry skills and the Spanish language.
Overview You will learn to: Kayak and captain a raft on some of the world's most beautiful rivers; Surf world class breaks on the beautiful Pacific beaches; Speak Spanish language in village homestays; Scuba Dive in crystal clear waters; Use Back Country skills and be Certified CPR & First Aid
Setting Costa Rica is world renowned for its tropical beauty. Whether deep within the rainforest or along the sandy beaches, you will be inspired by the natural splendor that surrounds you. Camp by waterfalls and on secluded beaches or become immersed in the culture of a remote village homestay.
Value Program includes in-country transportation, food and lodging, equipment rentals, instructors, and local guides. Program does not include Airfare to and from San Jose International Airport, or insurance. Please contact our office for current prices.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School Cross Costa Rica from the Atlantic Coast through rainforests, across canyons, over mountains, to the glorious Pacific Ocean - BY FOOT!! Surf the uncrowded breaks and climb a volcano in Nicaragua. Learn to Scuba Dive, Sail and Snorkel in Panama. THREE Countries - ONE Semester! The best we can offer!
Overview You will learn to: Kayak and captain a raft on some of the world's most beautiful rivers; Surf world class breaks on virgin Pacific beaches; Speak Spanish language in village homestays; Appreciate Natural History in remote jungles; Be Certified: CPR & First Aid, NAUI Scuba; Back Country Skills
Setting Costa Rica is world renowned for its tropical beauty. Whether deep within the rainforest or along the sandy beaches, you will be inspired by the natural splendor that surrounds you. Camp by waterfalls and on secluded beaches or become immersed in the culture of a remote village homestay.
Value Program includes in-country transportation, food and lodging, equipment rentals, instructors, and local guides. Program does not include Airfare to and from San Jose International Airport, or insurance. Please contact our office for current prices.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Academic Year
Costa Rica: Ecosystems, Conservation and Community During the trip you will travel to various national parks and protected areas to view both untouched forests and areas with a human presence. You will hike through cloud forests, rainforests and dry tropical forests accompanied by local guides who will explain the areas unique plant and animal life.
Overview Accompany guides on an exploration of the Costa Rican rainforests and participate in primitive camping. See first hand the attempts at consevation by local and national groups. Volunteer in the effort to save the endangered leatherback turtle.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Academic Year
Costa Rican Language Academy Our unique Spanish programs are carefully designed to meet the individual needs of each student . We provide many different options and the flexibility for students to make the most of their time and enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer.
Overview CRLA is one of the few schools completely owned and operated by Costa Ricans and all of our teachers and staff are native Spanish speakers. We make sure that you are making the most of your stay and learning Spanish quickly and easily, no matter what your age, background or Spanish skills are.
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Setting Located in a very nice, quite and safe residential/commercial neighborhood on the East side of San Jose, CRLA is close to places of interest for the students - across from the University of Costa Rica campus, close to the well-known San Pedro Mall and to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, banks, etc. It is also a 20 minute walk from downtown San José and a short bus ride from our homestay families.
Value Only CRLA offers students all the following services for FREE: - Daily Latin Dance classes (2 hours per day) - Weekly conversation classes - Weekly Costa Rican Cooking classes - 24-hour airport pick-up and drop-off - Books and class materials Extra "level adjustment" Spanish classes at no cost when required - Internet service - Telephone for local calls - Mail service - Fresh coffee and fruit refreshments - Luggage storage while you travel
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
Duke University In partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies, this program focuses on tropoical biology, ecology, environmental science, Latin American culture, and Spanish language.
Overview The strength of this program is field-based learning in both science and culture. This program has a well recognized reputation for training scientific professionals in biology and the environmental sciences.
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Setting The program is based at OTS's three field stations in Costa Rica: La Selva (tropical lowland rainforest), Las Cruces (tropical montane forest), and Palo Verde (tropical dry forest).
Value The Organization for Tropical Studies has trained leading experts in the fields of tropical biology and environmental science.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
Earth Education International This program provides extensive field study, educational travel, and volunteer work in Costa Rica, as well a week-long field excursion to Nicaragua. The program base is San Ramon, where participants will live with Costa Rican families and take classes at the University of San Jose (San Ramon campus).
Overview Course work is interdisciplinary and hands-on and no Spanish is required. Thus, the program is suitable for all majors. Courses include Env. and Sustainability, Field Work, Tropical Ecology, Culture, and Spanish. Fifteen (15) credits are provided through Humboldt State University.
Setting The main location is San Ram n, where students will live with families and take classes. Field study travel and volunteer work will include visiting numerous locations in the region, as well as working with sea turtles, doing biological field station work, and/or rural community service in Nicaragua.
Value A very reasonable comprehensive fee charged for the semester. It includes homestay costs, academic credit, all in-country travel and lodging, field site entrance fees, course materials, most food, use of university facilities and various other group activities.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
Earth Education International This program provides extensive field study, educational travel, and volunteer work in Costa Rica, as well a week-long field excursion to Nicaragua. The program base is San Ramon, where participants will live with Costa Rican families and take classes at the University of San Jose (San Ramon campus).
Overview Course work is interdisciplinary and hands-on and no Spanish is required. Thus, the program is suitable for all majors. Courses include Env. and Sustainability, Field Work, Tropical Ecology, Culture, and Spanish. Fifteen to eighteen credits are provided through Humboldt State University.
Setting The main location is San Ramon, where students will live with families and take classes. Field study travel and volunteer work will include visiting numerous locations in the region, as well as working with sea turtles, doing biological field station work, and/or rural community service in Nicaragua.
Value A very reasonable comprehensive fee charged for the semester. It includes homestay costs, academic credit, all in-country travel and lodging, field site entrance fees, course materials, most food, use of university facilities and various other group activities.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Empresarial University of Costa Rica The UNEM Spanish Language Institute offers 1 to 8 week instensive Spansih programs throughout the year starting every Monday.
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Setting The Empresarial Univesity campus is located in the city of Curridabat, three miles north of the capital city of San Jose.
Value The distance learning program is invaluable to students who have no time to commute to their local universities because of familial or job obligations. The doctoral, by distance learning, is ideal for ADB
Where: Costa Rica
Escuela de Español Dalfa A Spanish language school based on Christian principles.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Escuela del Mundo The School of the World is a traveler's education school offering programs in Surfing, Spanish, Art and Digital Photography. College credit is available.
Overview Knowledgable and friendly staff use classroom and on-site instruction, field trips, and guest speakers to make learning fun.
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Setting Students live in apartments at the school, which is just a short walk from the beach and down town Jaco.All of our guest rooms at the school are air conditioned with private bathrooms and kitchenettes
Value A great way to learn about Costa Rica in a congenial setting. Recommended. -Beatrice Blake, author of The New Key to Costa Rica
Where: Agua Buena in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Finca Loma Linda Interns in the Finca Loma Linda program live and work in a beautiful highland coffee growing community in Southern Costa Rica. Interns participate in research, community development projects and make a very real difference in establishing market equality and conservation practice in the local area.
Overview Interns learn about sustainable agriculture, agroecology, sustainable development, forest regeneration efforts, and research from experts. Through home stays with local Costa Rican farm families, interns at Finca Loma Linda become acquainted with Costa Rican culture and farming, and experience first hand some of the challenges farmers face in carrying out sound environmental management.
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Setting The internship program is based in the highland, coffee growing area of Agua Buena, Costa Rica. The Loma Linda research station is within a few hours drive of la Amistad National Park and the costal community of Golfito.
Value Students can earn academic credit. Interns receive valuable life and work experience, learn Spanish through total immersion and make a real and important contribution to conservation efforts. Interns receive instruction from local experts and receive guidance and preparation before and during their stay in Coto Brus.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Forester Instituto Internacional Spanish language school offers professional instruction, homestays, excursions program, U.S. academic credit.
Overview We stress communication, small classes, and native-spanish speaking instructors.
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Setting The Institute is located in a quiet, elegant residential area, a 20 minute walk from downtown San Jose. It has comfortable, sunny classrooms with a green area and a magnificent vista of the surrounding mountains.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
George Mason University - Costa Rica: Ecosystems, Conservation and Community Throughout the trip, lectures by the faculty director, professors from the University of Costa Rica, government ministers, NGO leaders and community organizers will help you understand an appreciate Costa Rica's environment and the challenges it faces in conservation.
Overview Accompany guides on an exploration of the Costa Rican rainforests and participate in primitive camping See first hand attempts at conservation by local and national groups Volunteer in the on-going effort to save the endangered leatherback turtle
Setting During the trip you will travel to various national parks and protected areas to view both untouched forests and areas with a human presence. You will hike through cloud forests, rainforests and dry tropical forests accompanied by local guides who will explain the areas unique plant and animal life.
Value The program fee includes: round trip airfare, airport transfers, transportation between sites, accommodations, most meals, admission to national parks, Costa Rica departure tax, administrative fees inCosta Rica and the US and pre-departure orientation.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
George Mason University
Costa Rica: Ecosystems, Conservation and Community On this two week program you will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Costa Rican rainforests and see a variety of other ecological zones and areas in one of the world's most biodiverse countries. During the trip you will travel to various national parks and protected areas to view both untouched forests and areas with a human presence. You will hike through cloud forests, rainforests and dry tropical forests accompanied by local guides who will explain the areas unique plant and animal life.
Overview Accompany local guides on an exploration of Costa Rican rainforests and participate in primitive camping. See first hand the attempts at conservation by local and national groups . Volunteer in the on-going effort to save the endangered leatherback turtle.
Value Program Fee: Approx. $2,725. This fee includes: round trip airfare, airport transfers, transportation between sites, accommodation, most meals, admission to national parks, Costa Rica departure tax, administrative fees in the US and Costa Rica and pre-departure orientation.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
George Mason University
Costa Rica: Sustainable Human Development and Human Rights This course focuses on the interrelated themes of human rights (particularly women's and children's rights); sustainable human, social, economic, political, and community development; interafamilial, gender-based, and community violence; and health and social services.
Overview Critically examine policies related to human rights and their implementation Visit governmental and nongovernmental organizations as well as community based grass roots organizations committed to giving a voice to the voiceless. Attend field based lectures, guest panel presentations and site visits to governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Value Approx. program fee: $3,063. The program fee includes: round trip airfare, all hotels while in country, double-accommodation, breakfast and lunch and all transfers. Please check our website for updates.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Global Academy Taught in English by distinguished US, Canadian and Latin American scholars, at the National University in Costa Rica (UNA) and at the State University of Amazonas (UEA) in Manaos, Brazil.
The academic level of the program has been consistently rated as excellent by the students.
Overview The courses offered include diverse topics about Latin America, including Politics and Society, Environmental Issues, Art and Culture, and Economics.
Setting Classes are held at the Institute for Latin American Studies at UNA in the metropolitan area of San Jose in Costa Rica. In Brazil, at the UEA campus in Manaos. Two week-end tours are included in each class.
Value One month taking one or two classes (3 to 6 credit hours), all included but airfare, is twenty four hundred and fifty US dollars. One quarter taking up to four classes (up to 12 credit hours), all included but airfare, is fifty-six hundred US dollars.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Global Academy Taught in English by distinguished US, Canadian and Latin American scholars, at the National University in Costa Rica (UNA) and at the State University of Amazonas (UEA) in Manaos, Brazil. The academic level of the program has been consistently rated as excellent by the students.
Overview The courses offered include diverse topics about Latin America, including Politics and Society, Environmental Issues, Art and Culture, and Economics.
Setting Classes are held at the Institute for Latin American Studies at UNA in the metropolitan area of San Jose in Costa Rica. In Brazil, at the UEA campus in Manaos. Two week-end tours are included in each class.
Value One month taking one or two classes (3 to 6 credit hours), all included but airfare, is twenty four hundred and fifty US dollars. One quarter taking up to four classes (up to 12 credit hours),
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
HACU-Laureate International Scholarship Program While studying in San José or Heredia, students have access to all that this modern capital has to offer in terms of shopping and entertainment. If one wants more adventure, the mountains and ocean provide trekking, surfing and scuba diving that rivals any other destination in the world. On campus, students have a wide variety of extracurricular activities available to them, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, chorus, dance, music, and theater.
Overview Founded in 1985, Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica (UICR) is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The school’s undergraduate and graduate programs were fully accredited in 1990. Today, UICR offers undergraduate and graduate degrees covering a wide range of fields including architecture, education, engineering, hotel management, computer sciences, and business. The language of instruction is Spanish; however, there are tutors available when needed. Subject areas available to study abroad students include: architecture, business, communication, economics, education, engineering, finance, human resource management, international trade, hotel management, systems engineering, public relations, and Spanish language and Hispanic studies.
Setting UICR has two campuses—one in the heart of San José and the other in the suburban city of Heredia. Known as the “city of flowers” because of its beautiful parks and mild climate, Heredia is six miles north of San José. The metropolitan campus is located atop San José’s most modern building, the Mercedes Tower, where classrooms boast striking views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Students have access to high-speed internet access throughout the campus via WIFI access. Additionally, there are several computer labs throughout the campus where students can use internet and standard applications.
Value This program is open exclusively to students that attend a HACU member institution. The cost of the program includes tuition, housing, 2 meals per day, weekly laundry service, airport reception, on-site orientation, pre-departure advising which includes a student handbook and re-entry assistance. Students who attend an institution that is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are eligible to apply for a tuition scholarship to study at UICR.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Academic Year
ICADS - Study Programs for Social Justice In accordance with ICADS objectives, this program offers a structured internship experience which helps to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. Parallel to its academic aims, the Internship program challenges students to develop self-initiative, personal resourcefulness, and a commitment to progressive social change.
Overview The internship allows students the opportunity to do meaningful academic and practical work under the supervision of highly trained and committed international professionals. At the same time permits them to make a contribution by giving something back to the host society through the projects on which they work.
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Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
ICAI - the Central American Institute for International Affairs The Central American Institute for International Affairs (ICAI) in San Jose, Costa Rica, is offering a Total Immersion Spanish Program to participants of all ages. The program is enhanced with daily cultural and sightseeing activities that provide the participant with excellent opportunities to get to know Costa Rica, its people and its culture. / The seminar emphasizes contemporary Central American issues.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Summer, Year Round
ILISA Language Institute - Costa Rica ILISA offers Spanish immersion programs for professionals and highly motivated students since 1987. Located in San Jos 's eastern suburb San Pedro, we offer an experienced and well-trained staff and second-to-none facilities to satisfy even the most demanding student. Don't settle for less: join ILISA
Subject Areas: Spanish language for general purposes, special educators, therapists, rehabilitation professionals and speech-language pathologists (with Purdue University), law-enforcement personnel, medical staff and teachers, amongst others!
Overview We tailor program content to your specific (professional) needs.
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Setting We are located in suburban San Pedro, only 4 blocks away from San Pedro's lively university district. Our modern, custom-built facilities include a cafetaria and big terrace with sweeping view of the mountains and city. Tropical gardens complete the ideal environment to let you learn Spanish.
Value We are the only school in the Americas offering a total satisfaction, moneyback guarantee.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Winter Semester, Summer
Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation Field courses in Tropical Rain Forest Ecology, Coral Reef Ecology, Primate Ecology Primate Ecology (Graduate), Tropical Conservation Ecology, Tropical Plant Ecology, Neotropical Ornithology,Central American Geology, Neotropical Herpetology, Neotropical Entomology, Tropical Ethnobotany, Tropical Animal Behavior, Ecology Conservation (Spanish Language).
Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Intercambios Educativos SA IESA offers you a unique opportunity for professional development. You will work with different K-12 and language schools in ESL, biology, science in Costa Rica.
Positions are voluntary. Nevertheless, you will acquire invaluable experience in a unique environment, learn the Spanish language at no cost, and experience a different culture.
Being the first economy in Central America and the first democracy in Latin America, Costa Rica has countless beaches, volcanoes and a year-long temperature of 85 degrees, offering diversions year-round.
You will enrich your curriculum with a new experience. The Spanish courses will enable you to communicate thoroughly in this language. You will learn about the Latin culture.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Intercambios Educativos SA Intercambios Educativos places teachers in ESL, science or biology assignments at pre-school, primary, secondary, English language schools and uiversities in Costa Rica while they are trained in the Spanish language.
Overview The program offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in teaching. Participants learn about the vastitude of the Costa Rican civilization and its wonderful nature.
Setting Being the first economy in Central America and the first democracy in Latin America, Costa Rica has countless beaches, volcanoes and a year-long temperature of 85 degrees, offering diversions year-round.
Value Paricipants will enrich their curriculum with a new experience. The Spanish courses will enable them to communicate thoroughly and they will learn about the Latin culture.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year
International Center for Sustainable Human Development - CIDH A non-profit, multidisciplinary organization, founded and based in Costa Rica, CIDH offers many different programs.
Overview CIDH offers Contemporary History; Economic Development of Latin America; Sustainable Human Development and Poverty in Latin America; Human Development; Gender and Development; Comparative Political Systems and more.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Summer
International University Endowment Foundation Guaranteed scholarships to study abroad at a participating school in the United States and throughout the world.
Where: Costa Rica
INCAE INCAE is a private international institution dedicated to teaching and research in business administration and economics in Latin America. INCAE was founded in 1964 with the technical supervision of the Harvard Business School in collaboration with the private sector and governments of the Central American nations and the United States.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Academic Year
IPEE a Spanish Language Immersion School Our program consists of three levels (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced) with each of these subdivided to suit your specific language needs (for example Beginning I, Intermediate II, and Advanced III). A brief verbal test before you begin your classes will ensure that you are placed in the correct level. There are never more than six students per class.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Winter Semester, Summer
La Suerte Biological Field Station The Field School offers broad undergraduate and graduate training in Neotropical field ecology. Classes are limited to around 24 students. With one senior faculty and three graduate teaching assistants per course, the small class size insures an optimal student: faculty ratio of 1 to 6.
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Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Winter Semester
Lisle, Inc Meet and learn how Tico people are striving to make a living while protecting their forests and lands and reflect deeply on these learning's.
Overview We will meet and learn from people in these communities who are striving to make a living while protecting their land, forest, and waters; by creating viable "ecotourism" projects. In each of these co-ops we will live, eat, sleep, work and learn together while sharing our dreams and visions, and exploring the process of creating community among ourselves and with our new Tico friends.
Setting As the journey begins, participants will walk through misty rainforests with host friends who can share their rich knowledge of Costa Rica's unique flora and fauna. Next we will see dry savannas, tall volcanoes and humid coastal areas.
Value Our time with each other and our hosts, traveling sustainably in a unique and diverse new environment will be rich enough to satiate almost all interests and exploratory spirits. We will take time to assess our individual and group learnings before we journey home.
Where: Heredia in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Lock Haven University, Institute for International Studies Students may enroll in a wide variety of programs in the departments of history, sociology, Latin American Studies and economics. It is also possible for students to undertake internship experiences in specialized areas such as the Volcanic and Pollution Institutes.
Overview The Costa Rican exchange program requires that participants have an upper-intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Spanish. Student enroll in regular university courses open to Costa Rican natives. All classes taught in Spanish.
Setting Much like Lock Haven University, the Universidad Nacional can trace its roots back to its founding as a teacher's college in 1915. The campus is located in the heart of Heredia and in addition to the academic courses that can be taken for credit, students also have the opportunity to enroll at a small nominal cost in artistic workships that are offered throughout the term on such areas as modern and popular dance, theatre, choir, guitar lessons, etc.
Value Students are immersed in the culture and language of Costa Rica. Accommodations (homestay) is with a family.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Winter Semester, Summer
Nassau Community College Biology Join our Biology faculty for a ten-day field science course emphasizing a habitat approach to the basic concepts of ecology using Costa Rica as the area of study.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
Nicholls State University Study Abroad Programs Accredited program; lowest tuition nationwide; earn between 3-30 credit hours; no G.P.A. or junior standing required; no registration or late fees; classes begin every week, year -round; no transcripts or credentials required, Christmas programs available; undergraduate and graduate credit; language and humanities credit in Spanish.
Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
Northern Illinois University Students need the opportunity to study Spanish in a context where they will have the occasion to use it on a daily basis. The program will give students opportunities to develop such competence through both classroom and field experience, and housing with Spanish - speaking families.
Overview Initial, intense, full-immersion Spanish conversational program that prepares students to fully experience the uclture and to take the most advantage of the course work.
Setting Costa Rica is Central America's special jewel. The program takes place in Tibas, a suburb of San Jose.
Value We start with a two-day intensive orientation session in Costa Rica at the beginning of the program. Students live with a Costa Rican family. We provide community/ cultural related assignments.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Organization for Tropical Studies The Organization for Tropical Studies offers semester and summer programs for undergraduates with programs in tropical biology, tropical ecology, tropical scientific research, environmental policy, Latin American culture and language and ethnobiology. These programs are offered in partnership with Duke University and offer Duke University credit. Many locations throughout Costa Rica featuring a variety of ecosystems as scientific classrooms.
Overview The strength of the program is field-based, experiential learning in both scientific and cultural aspects. This program has an well recognized reputation for developing scientific professionals in biology and the environmental sciences.
Setting The program visits the three Organization for Tropical Studies (owned and operated) field stations in Costa Rica: La Selva (tropical lowland rainforest), Las Cruces (tropical montane forest) and Palo Verde (tropical dry forest) , in addition to numerous other tropical locations including but not limited to volcanoes, wetlands, and coastal environments.
Value The Organization for Tropical Studies has trained the leading experts and influencers in the fields of Tropical Biology and Environmental Science.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year
Rainforest and Reef Rainforest and Marine Biology Workshop, where you will study natural history,ecology, medicinal uses of plants, conservation, local cultures, archaeology and geology with local guides.
Where: Costa Rica
Ripon College This program is designed for advanced work in the natural and social sciences and humanities. Costa Rica embraces a diversity of natural settings which provide rich research opportunities in tropical biology and ecology.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Spring Semester
St. John's University / College of St. Benedict Students are exposed to unique opportunities to examine the fundamental, recurring questions about themselves and the world. At the same time, great care has been taken to ensure that the courses taught abroad are integrated fully into the Core Curriculum and/or departmental offerings.
Overview In addition, they will enroll in either the literature or history course. The literature class has been designed for advanced Spanish language students and is taught entirely in Spanish.
Setting The diverse cultures and rich natural environments of Costa Rica and Nicaragua will provide the settings for this immersion into Spanish language and Latin American culture. The program will occur in developmental phases.
Value Students on this program are required to take Spanish language, the Field Experience/Practicum and to enroll in or sit in on the Senior Seminar.
Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round
Samara Language School Samara Language School offers Spanish immersion programs at it's beautiful Pacific Coast Campus, with homestays, tours, volunteer programs and cultural events. Latin dance, Dolphin tours and other activities complement the classes, which are held in open-air classrooms or air-conditioned rooms.
Overview Spanish courses incorporate many activities, games, real-life conversation practice situations, and role plays. On-site professors mean Spanish practice all day, with evening films, cooking and dance complementing the daily language cla