Spanish, Ecological and Latin American Studies: Heredia & Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • Anthropology • Art/Fine Arts • Biology • Culture • Dance • Ecology • Economics • Education • Environmental Science • History - General • Latin American Studies • Literature - General • Political Science/Politics • Sociology • Spanish • Theater		Quick Look • Location: Heredia & Puntarenas - Costa Rica • Host Institution: National University of Costa Rica • Language of Instruction: Spanish & English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Study intensive, elementary, intermediate and advanced Spanish at two locations in Costa Rica to fulfill your foreign language or major/minor requirements. In addition you may complement your language curriculum by taking courses in literature, political science, economics, history, art history, biology, ecology, and dance. The academic course are only a part of the value of a semester or yearlong program. Participation in formal and informal activities, such as field trips in and around San Jose, and other partos of Costa Rica, visits to the parliament and governmental entities, 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 programs. Heredia is a colonial city of 80,000 nestled in the foothills above San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Puntarenas is located on the Pacific Ocean with ferry access to the Nicoya Peninsula. Summer programs also available. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students receive transcript from their USAC university. Eligibility 2.5 GPA, 18 years old, International Students eligible. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat Program Costs Heredia One semester = $5,080 Heredia Both semesters = $9,660 Puntarenas One semester=$5,880 Puntarenas Both semesters=$11,260 Costs Include:  Tuition; Student Health Insurance; transportation on day field trips and to orientation; transportation and hotel on overnight field trips; room and meals during orientation at local hotel; some entries to museums and cultural events; housing in homestay (summer only) . Financial Aid Yes. Federal Financial Aid applicable. USAC scholarships available. Dates Fall, Spring, Summer, Yearlong Fall: Aug 22, 2009-Dec 10, 2009 Spring: Jan 9, 2010-May 7, 2010 Deadlines Fall = June 15; Spring = Nov. 1; Summer =Apr 1/May 1 Contact University Studies Abroad Consortium University of Nevada/MS 0323 Reno, NV 89557-0323 USA Tel: 1-866-404-USAC Fax: 775-784-6010 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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