University Studies Abroad Consortium
University of Nevada, Reno/MS 0323

Reno, Nevada 89557-0323
United States
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Spanish, Ecology and Latin American Studies: Heredia, Costa Rica - USAC
 
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  Costa Rica
  • North Western Region: 
    • Heredia
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall: August - December, Spring: January - May, Summer: May - June, June - August
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 Heredia, a colonial city nestled in the foothills above San Jose. Elective subjects are taught in English or in Spanish. The USAC programs are located at the National University of Costa Rica. Field trips are included on which you can hike in 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 Nicaragua 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. You are encouraged to opt for the appropriate language track which will fulfill foreign language requirements and enhance your ability to communicate during your stay in Costa Rica.
Highlights
Internships, field trips to both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the rain forest, nature reserves and visits to folkloric events and village festivals and home stays form an integral part of the program. Numerous levels of Spanish language courses and no language requirement.
Spanish, Ecology and Latin American Studies: Heredia, Costa Rica - USAC
Subject Areas
Art History, Biology (General), Ecology, Economics, History, Intensive Language, Latin American Studies, Literature, Political Science/Politics, Sociology, Spanish, Student Trips (non-credit) and Theater, Drama, Dance
Cost in US$
Semester: USD 5,080 Year: USD 9,660 Summer: USD 3,180-6,260
Cost Includes
Tuition & fees, admission fee for affiliate university, USAC pre-arranged housing options (homestay housing fees included for summer only), personalized pre-departure advising, immigration visa assistance, parental support and consultation, financial aid & scholarship assistance, transcript assistance, student health insurance, airport pick-up, USAC orientation in Heredia, host university student ID card, 24-hour local staff support, free onsite medical assistance, field trips, local travel resources (cost not included), volunteer opportunities
Experience Required
no
Participants Travel to Costa Rica
Independently Or In Groups
Scholarships Are Available
 - Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.
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 you quality study abroad programs for over 27 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. 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
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