Location:

San Jose, Costa Rica

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Program Overview

Program Description:

The University of Costa Rica was established in 1840 and today has more than 30,000 students. Their Academic Program for International Students (APIS) is for students looking to hone their Spanish language skills. You will take intensive Spanish classes—beginners, intermediate, or advanced—alongside elective classes that are taught in English.

"• Find a Spanish class that fits your needs! Classes available for beginners and up. • Spend your morning learning Spanish with professors from UCR’s School of Philology, Linguistics and Literature. • Improve your Spanish every day while living with a local Costa Rican family"

12-15 credits

Setting Description:

San Jose, surrounded by hillsides, rainforests, and three volcanoes, is the capital of Costa Rica. About one in every three “Ticos” (Costa Ricans) lives in San Jose. There’s plenty to keep you occupied in the downtown area, with various markets, plazas, parks, shops, clubs, and restaurants—Gallo pinto, fried rice and black beans, is a tasty favorite dish—to discover.