Summer 2006 Study Abroad in Costa Rica

At the University of Costa Rica in San José

With Dr. Deb Cohen

click for schedule: June 30 - July 29, 2006 

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Total Cost for non-SRU students: $3565

SRU students pay a total of $3165*
(a $400 travel cost stipend from the 
Office of International Services is already included in this price.)

This price includes:
Airfare Pittsburgh-San José (leaving June 30 and returning July 29)
Transportation to and from the airport in San José
Tuition ( includes 6 credits). Placement test July 3. Classes July 3 to July 29.
Home stay with a carefully selected Costa Rican family.
Two meals/day
3 weekend excursions and local site visits
Books

Documents needed: 

A passport

International Student Identification Card

No special immunizations are required

Application deadline: 

March 10, 2006 ( A fee of $130.00 is required with the application. This fee is applied to the total cost of the program.)

Program contacts: 

Dr. Deb Cohen, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, ext 2617, deborah.cohen@sru.edu

Ms. Pamela Frigot, Director of International Services (for financial details and administrative procedures) ext 2057, pamela.frigot@sru.edu

Courses are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish students. 

Applications are available at the Office of International Initiatives or from Dr. Cohen.

 

    Important links about the location of the program and possible excursion sites.

The World Factbook 2006 (in English)

Costa Rica Tourism Board (in English)

Hotel Los Lagos, Volcán Arenal

Playa Manuel Antonio

The Archaeology of Costa Rica (in English)

Selva Verde (in English)

Nación.com newspaper (in Spanish)

*Students may apply for a $500 Modern Languages and Cultures scholarship.
Financial Aid is also available. For details concerning your particular case consult with the Financial Aid Office.
** Travel stipend is for only one program each year.

09/01/06
Created by Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio, modified by Deb Cohen