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Costa Rica: Culture+ Spanish &
Sustainable Development
| Dates: |
June 29–
July 27, 2008 |
| Cost: |
$3975 |
| Application deadline: |
April 20, 2008 |
| Language Requirement: |
1 semester of Spanish |
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Costa-Rica Activities
| Day |
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| June 29 |
Arrival in San José and transfer to local accommodations |
| June 30–July 4 |
Orientation and classes begin at La Universidad de Veritas: Spanish Language and Intercultural Competence |
| July 5–6 |
Weekend excursion to Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and hot springs |
| July 7–11 |
Classes at La Universidad de Veritas: Spanish Language and Intercultural Competence |
| July 12–24 |
Travel and Sustainable Development experiential learning in the field: Jaco, Carara Reserve, Curu Bay, Tenorio Park and Volcano, Cano Negro, Sarapiquí, Barra Pacuare, Puerto Viejo-Limon, Cahuita National Park, Kekoldi Indigenous Community Reserve, Manzanillo |
| July 25 |
Intercultural reentry and return to San José |
| July 26 |
Day at leisure to visit Artisans Market, pack and rest. Evening group farewell dinner and experience evaluation. End of program |
| July 27 |
Departure from San José |
*Dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change. Participants will receive final program itinerary 30 days prior to program start.
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Housing
While based in San José, it is recommended that you stay with a host family. Homestays allow for a deeper immersion into the local culture and provide invaluable contact with native Spanish speakers. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner each day, and lunch will be provided on campus at Universidad Veritas. During weekend excursions, and the field studies portion of the program shared hotel and/or host family accommodations and all meals will be provided. Alternate housing arrangements can be made during the 2 week on-campus portion of the program (guesthouses or student apartments).
