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  • Locations: Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
  • Restrictions: UW-Whitewater applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Abroad Provider Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Foreign Language
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Home-Stay Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Graduate, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Arts, Biology, Cultural Studies, Dance, Environmental Studies, Health, History, Internships, Latin American Studies, Political Science, Theatre
Click here for a definition of this term Target Language: Spanish
Program Description:
 
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Study in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Live in a small seaside fishing town on the Pacific Ocean with ferry access to the Nicoya Peninsula
  • Enroll in Spanish courses, and/or in Ecological Studies courses—which include field experience and the opportunity to participate in independent research, internships, or volunteer activities at field-related institutions.
  •  Savor your proximity to breathtaking national parks and nature reserves.
  • Discover interesting and beautiful destinations on included field trips.
                                                                                                   
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Quick Details
Available Terms
Two summer sessions
January (3-week session) 
Fall or Spring semester  
Yearlong 


Programs Of Study
Spanish Language and Literature Studies, Latin American Studies, and Ecology

Language of Instruction
English /Spanish
USAC is a non-profit organization that offers programs in 28 countries, with many locations unique for study abroad.
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