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SOL Costa Rica: Latin University of Costa Rica, Spanish Language & Electives Summer Program
Heredia, Costa Rica
(Outgoing Program)
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Summer |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Program Sponsor: | Sol Education Abroad |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Summer | 2021 | 03/15/2021 ** | Rolling Admission | TBA | TBA |
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** 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. |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10344 Program Type:
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Study Abroad Provider |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10345 Language of Instruction:
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Foreign Language |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10346 Housing Options:
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Home-Stay |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10347 Minimum GPA:
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2.5 |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10348 Class Standing:
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Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10357 Areas of Study:
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Cultural Studies, Spanish |
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Glossary entry for program parameter 10962 Language Prerequisites:
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No |
Glossary entry for program parameter 10971 Target Language:
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Spanish |
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Program Overview
Study abroad in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The program is based in Heredia, one of Costa Rica’s first colonial cities which is now a colorful and exciting university town outside of the capital, San José. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines while immersing yourself in the Spanish language and culture. The Sol Education Abroad (SOL) program offers a wide variety of academic options making this a desirable study abroad destination for a wide-range of students. Programs include tuition, housing with a homestay, excursions, cultural activities, insurance and dedicated resident directors.
Academic Offerings
SOL offers a wide variety of academic options for students to choose from. Students earn 3 credits per program session. Multiple summer sessions are offered allowing students to extend their study abroad experience. Listed below are the unique programming options available:Spanish Language & Culture:
- Lower and upper division Spanish language courses
- Latin American Civilization & Culture
- Latin American Literature
- Phonetics & Phonology
- Business Spanish
- Latin American Film
- Advanced Grammar
- Latin American History & Culture
- Conversation & Culture
- Written & Oral Communication
- Conversation & Composition
- Social Work
- Education
- Business
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Hotel Management
- Animal Studies
Excursions & Cultural Activities
- Pacific Beach Trip
- Rain Forest, Hot Springs & La Fortuna Waterfall (Arenal Volcano region)
- Rainforest Zipline Canopy Tour
- White-Water Rafting
- Boquete, Panama (optional excursion)
Cultural Activities:
- City Tours
- Museum Visits
- Traditional Cooking Class
- Latin Dance Class
- Wildlife Rescue Center
- Volunteering at public schools
