Costa Rica Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Costa rica 2012

Catawba's Costa Rica Summer Language Program continues in 2012! Travel dates were May 13 to June 9. The cost is $4,149 including tuition, airfare from Charlotte, instructional costs, excursions, textbooks, lodging with breakfast and supper, exit taxes and more.

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about the costa rica program

This program grants students six hours of Catawba College credit and includes four hours a day of class five days a week for four weeks. Excursions and cultural activities are also a program expectation. Coursework is available at all levels of study. Catawba College faculty and staff direct the program and travel with the group.

This intensive study of the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture will take place at the Intercultura Costa Rica Language School and Cultural Center.

PHOTOS: Study Abroad in Costa Rica

VIDEO: Bungee Jumping in Costa Rica

BLOG: Travels in Costa Rica

Intercultura Costa Rica Language School and Cultural Center (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Classes are 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The professors are university trained and credentialed to teach Spanish as a second language. Intercultura gives all teachers further instruction on teaching in the context of total cultural immersion.

Zip Line Paraiso Escondido (Hidden Paradise)
Paraiso Escondido is the Inn that has hosted the program in past years.

Located in Vista Nosara de Heredia, the Inn is a finely appointed lodging organized around an open air central courtyard, an oasis of comfort and familiarity. Nestled in an upper-middle class neighborhood, the Inn provides comforts such as internet e-mail, and long distance calling, while keeping students among friendly Costa Rican neighbors and close to conveniences and attractions.

Transfer Credit Costa Rica

Transfer Credit is available for students from colleges and universities other than Catawba. Such transfers must apply to the College for "transient enrollment" through the Admissions Office which requires a letter of good standing from the home institution. Arrangements should be made in advance with the home institution.

responsibilities

As adult travelers, students are responsible for managing their own health, legal, and social issues. Students are expected to display sensitivity to the host culture and language institute, upholding the principles of immersion and cross-cultural respect. Students are responsible for maintaining eligibility for study at Catawba College.

Therefore, staff will not be on 24 hour immediate call, but will be on site and available to advise and assist students with their needs and problems.

Foreign travel is inherently stressful and support abroad for special health needs may be limited. Students must, in the estimation of the program administration, be emotionally capable of managing the rigors of travel abroad. The administration reserves the right to deny participation to students it deems unfit.Interested students MUST view and print a copy of the program waiver.

interested?

Interested parties please direct questions to saloudin@catawba.edu or (704) 637-4428.

*All information contained here or on all related pages is subject to change without notice*