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Academic Studies Abroad (ASA) in Costa Rica (Summer) - Spanish for Development Studies (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: Academic Studies Abroad 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Cultural Studies, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior, 6 - Adult Accelerated Program
Housing Options: Homestay
Program Description:
 
 
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  YOUR ASA EXPERIENCE
You will receive individualized support from ASA’s advisors and staff throughout your program application process, while you are abroad, and when you return.

Before you depart we will work with you and the staff at your home institution to help you prepare for your time abroad. We are happy to speak with you to discuss ways you can maximize your experience in your host country. You will also receive a detailed pre- departure orientation guide which will help you know what to pack, what to expect when you arrive, and how to stay safe while abroad.
 
Once you arrive in San Jose you will participate in our onsite orientation with the other ASA students in your group. ASA’s site director will introduce you to your host city and culture through orientation and multiple events during the program. Our intentionally small group sizes allow ASA’s students to get to know one another and are an aspect of our programs for which our alumni consistently express their appreciation. You will have opportunities to meet other students and lots of new people through your classes, social events and optional language partners.

ASA programs include excursions, volunteer opportunities, housing, meals, academic credits, transcripts, airport pick-up on arrival, medical insurance and more! Contact ASA or your advisor to learn about ASA’s Price Guarantee for all of our programs.
 COURSES
Discover the plazas and gardens where musicians, skateboarders and artists pop-up to put on a show. Find your favorite tacos, soups and other culinary dishes at a small café. In a city where intriguingly most street addresses are just descriptions of buildings you’ll discover lots of interesting places in San Jose and its suburbs. Study at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, the largest private university in Costa Rica with the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS). With our central location you will have access to both coasts and options to travel in one of the most beautiful countries on earth.

This program is for students with intermediate or advanced levels of Spanish language. You will study Spanish, learning vocabulary and conversation related to the field of development as well as Costa Rican culture with classmates from around the world. Your second class will cover topics related to international development in Costa Rica and Latin America and includes conference visits, exercises, a film forum and more to help you develop the skills necessary to work and communicate effectively (verbally and written) in the Spanish language. Language level placement exams are taken at the beginning of the program.

A full list of classes for this program can be found on the ASA website through the link at the top of this page. This is an ideal program for students who are currently studying or want to study international development or who want to work in international development fields to gain some of the Spanish language they may encounter in the workplace. Many students pair this program with another and use this program as a kick-off to their fall semester abroad in another Latin American city in which they may be studying all of their courses in Spanish.
 
"ASA was very involved in the entire study abroad process. They give you more than the typical study abroad package. ASA is always available to answer questions and help you through the entire study abroad process." Ashley Grewe – University of Minnesota, Duluth


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This program is currently not accepting applications.