Summer Study Abroad 2027: Heredia, Costa Rica

• Location: Heredia, Costa Rica
  
• Tentative Dates: May 14 – May 30, 2027
• Estimated Cost: $3,800 + the cost of tuition

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Spend two thrilling weeks in Heredia, Costa Rica in the summer of 2027. Improve your Spanish language skills, engage in experiential learning opportunities, and explore your true meaning of Pura Vida. Immerse yourself in the culture of the City of Flowers. You will live with a host family, study the Spanish language and culture at Intercultura and participate in cultural-study tours.

Both courses are structured to work in tandem. All field trips are designed for participation by students in both courses, and the course content of both courses, as it relates to colonial theory, requires similar readings. Students can take both the literature and the cinema courses without the need for any prerequisites, and both meet General Education requirements.

• 3 credit hours
  
• Professor Brian Hunter

In Latin American Culture & Civilization I (SPAN 2065), you will study and explore how the Spanish language and culture of Costa Rica have influenced the meaning of Pura Vida, as it does not have one single meaning.  Moreover, this course will allow you to explore and find your meaning of Pura Vida, based on your cultural experiences while on the program.  You will participate in numerous Costa Rican cultural experiences while attending Intercultura and will have excursions to local markets, museums, a visit to the capital San José, and experience vides of Arenal and Monteverde

• Up to 3 credit hours
  

In this course, you will attend daily language classes taught by native speakers at Intercultura.  Credit earned (up to three hours) will be transferred to UC as language credit.

• Program Cost Includes:
  • International airfare
  • Housing / accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner provided by host family
  • Cultural excursions/entrance fees
  • Costs associated with language and culture classes taught at Intercultura Spanish Language School
  • In-country transportation for program-planned activities
  • International emergency and evacuation insurance
• Not Included in Program Cost:
  
  • Summer 2027 Tuition for SPAN 2065 – (at your standard tuition rate)
  • MLTI3000 Study Abroad Fee ($200)
  • Passport application/renewal fees (~$165)
  • Recommended/required immunization/vaccination fees (~$)
  • Some meals (~$)
  • Personal spending/souvenirs (~$)
  • Visa application/processing fees if applicable(~$)

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