Study Abroad: Spanish Language, Ecological and Latin American Studies: Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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Spanish Language, Ecological and Latin American Studies: Puntarenas, Costa Rica - USAC

Location: Costa Rica: Puntarenas

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Dates: Fall: August - December, Spring: January - May, Summer: May-July, June-Aug; winter: Dec-Jan

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University of Nevada, Reno/MS 0323 Reno, Nevada 89557-0323 United States

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Description

Costa Rica is well known for its peaceful lifestyle, egalitarian society and extraordinary natural beauty. USAC students study intensive elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish and elective subjects such as art history, biology, ecology, political science, business and anthropology in Puntarenas, a small city located on a narrow peninsula jutting out into a gulf on the Pacific Coast. Elective subjects are taught in English or in Spanish.

Field trips are included on which you can hike the jungle or to a volcano, swim off beautiful beaches or ride in an aerial tram across the canopy of a jungle. For an even more in-depth view, you can elect to participate in the optional six day tours offered to the north and south of Costa Rica and not only sightsee but also take part in such activities as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, or soaking in thermal hot springs as you watch an active volcano erupt.

Highlights

Field trips in and around San Jose and other parts of Costa Rica, visits to the parliament and governmental entities and speakers, 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. Numerous levels of Spanish are offered and there is no language requirement. Great surfing too!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 5,880 ; Year: USD 11,260 ; Summer USD 3,680-7,260; Winter 2,680

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

Tuition and fees, housing placement, homestay housing fees (summer only), personalized pre-departure advising, immigration visa assistance, parental support and advisement, financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance, transcript assistance, student health insurance, airport pick-up for those on group flight, USAC orientation in Puntarenas, host university student ID card, 24-hour local staff support, program-organized field trips, local travel resources, tips and suggestions, volunteer opportunities.

Credit Available

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

Independently or in Groups

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982