Spanish Language and Culture in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Summer 
Dates: Inquire for dates

Description: The program endeavors to provide enrichment of the student's general culture through small classes, along with a strong orientation toward both humanistic learning and more pragmatic studies in Spanish. Not only does the program increase the student's knowledge of Spanish, both written and oral, but a series of afternoon cultural lectures and field trips provide opportunities to expand one's cultural knowledge beyond the formal literary, historical and commercial course work of the morning classes. In addition, the program includes various field trips to unique and exciting cultural and historical sites.

Highlights: Costa Rica is Central America's special jewel. It has a reputation for being an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors, but there is more to Costa Rica than a stable status quo. The country's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world, and the ticos know it. Successive governments have made a real effort to preserve the country's image as ecotourism heaven, making Costa Rica one of the best places to experience the tropics naturally and with minimal impact.

Cost in US$: USD 3,785, Summer

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1969