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USAC Costa Rica: Heredia - Spanish Language, Ecological, and Latin American Studies (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Additional Program Details: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
  • Budget Sheets: Fall
  • Please see application instructions for this program below.
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Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Biological Sciences, Business, Dance, Dietetics & Nutrition, Ecology, Economics, Internship, Latin American Studies, Literature, Political Science, Science, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Program: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior, 5. Graduate Student Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Pass/Fail
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Internship, Study Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:
   
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Study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica

Heredia
 
Study and explore the language and culture by selecting courses ranging from four levels of Spanish to ecological and Latin American studies, and participating in volunteer and internship opportunities. 

Take advantage of outdoor recreation by taking a selfie with a sloth on the Caribbean coast, and explore the vast rainforest, volcanoes, nature reserves, and other beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips. 

Immerse yourself in the local culture by practicing your Spanish by spending time with local students. 

Enjoy the benefits of easy access to the cultural, historic, and urban highlights of the capital city, San Jose, and the Pacific Ocean.

What's included

Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...
 



 
 

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Credit-earning options
English
Spanish		   Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong		   Undergraduate
 
 
Learn More About The USAC Heredia Program
 
 
Historically, USAC awards more than $2 million in scholarships, grants, and discounts annually.  
USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development.
 


 


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Please see application instructions for this program below.