AIFS Summer Study Abroad in San José, Costa Rica
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Environmental Studies • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: San José - Costa Rica • Host Institution: Veritas University • Language of Instruction: Determined by course • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview AIFS Summer Study Abroad in San José offers students the opportunity to earn up to 8 college semester credits at Veritas University. Spend a summer in Costa Rica and visit Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano, Baldi Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Study Spanish Language, Environmental Studies in English and Latin American Literature in Spanish. No previous language study required. Apply early to guarantee your spot. Scholarships are available. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students may earn up to 8 college semester credits. Transcripts are issued by Veritas University. Eligibility Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Students will be housed with families located close to campus. Most are within walking distance, the furthest are located no more than a 10-minute bus ride away. Each student will have a single bedroom. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily by the family. Program Costs The base fee for this program is $4,795. This includes tuition, housing, breakfast and dinner daily, cultural activities, a 3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, and a 3-day excursion to Arenal Volcano, Baldi Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Fores. An optional AIFS Transportation Package, including international flights and transfers to/from campus is available. Scholarships are available. See website for details. Financial Aid Yes. Multiple AIFS Scholarships are available. Dates Summer 2009 July 5, 2009 - August 8 - 2009 Deadlines March 15, 2009 Contact American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) College Division River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902-3788 Tel: (800) 727-2437 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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