API at the Universidad de Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Dates: year-round
Description:
API offers a comprehensive study abroad program in the Costa Rican capital city of San José. API students in San José will study Spanish language and liberal arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR). 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 in a variety of subjects such as business, ecology, literature, history, and more. Students typically receive 12 credits per semester; 6 per summer term.
Highlights:
San José is located in the central valley, a fertile upland basin 3,773 ft. above sea level, and is surrounded by three towering volcanoes. Nested in the hillsides of these volcanoes there lie quaint villages, small farms, and coffee plantations. The San José metropolitan area is home to 36 percent of Costa Rica's population. It has a distinctive charm and warm feel to it. At the same time, in contrast to the serenity and vibrant natural beauty of the rest of the country, the small scale of the central area (326,000 inhabitants) creates a very vibrant core - full of sights, sounds and life defined by a bustling urban center.
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- Art History
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Culture
- Ecology
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- Environmental Management
- Environmental Sci. (Atmosph.)
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
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- International Business
- Latin American Studies
- Spanish
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Cost Include Description:
* Tuition & Fees * Housing * Meals * Medical & Life Insurance * Community Services & Volunteer Opportunities * Cultural Excursions * Social & Cultural Activities * On-site Director * Official Transcript * Pre-departure & On-site Orientation * Airport Reception * Student Services (including wireless Internet & email access at the API office) * Online Services * Post Program Evaluation
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Scholarships are Available. - $250-$1,000 per term; application on website.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
Year Founded: 1997
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