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Costa Rica Center - LIU Global
Location: Costa Rica: Heredia
Term: Fall, Spring
Description
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. Courses include: Intro to Global Issues, Global Education & Cross-Cultural Research Issues, Living Latin American Culture, Writing, Research & Documentation, Spanish (beginner/intermediate/advanced), Holistic Health/Traditional Healing, Global Environmental Studies, Peace & Reconciliation, Field Work Methods & Project, and Independent Study.
Highlights
As a whole, Costa Rica is a small, varied and accessible country which offers opportunities for a large variety of experiences for the students. It is an ideal location as a departure point for the rest of the region since it comprises so many of the characteristics common to other countries.
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education
High School
Cost in US$:
USD 18,000/semester
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, insurance and international travel. Students are responsible for personal expenses.
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
American Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
- Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
- Essay
Typically The Application Process Time is
two weeksPost Services Include
- Alumni Network
LIU Global's Mission Statement
LIU Global's mission is the development of well-educated world citizens, men and women from a broad spectrum of nationalities and social classes who participate in an undergraduate liberal arts program that enables them: to combine first-hand experience of diverse cultural realities with the critical study of academic disciplines and human and ecological problems; to test intellectual theories and skills against the demands of practice and service; to carry out specialized field study under expert guidance that synthesizes cross-cultural understanding; and to develop a broad world view and a level of achievement in a chosen field sufficient to prepare for a life of committed action in the interest of the world community.
Year Founded
1966
