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Program Description

API Study Abroad Program at the Universidad de Costa Rica

Description: 

Join API's study abroad program at the Universidad de Costa Rica! Students will study in the capital city of San Jose and will take Spanish language and liberal arts courses. Recognized internationally for its academic achievements, UCR is the oldest and best-known university in the country. Spanish language courses are taught at all levels, and liberal arts courses are taught in English in a variety of subjects such as business, ecology, literature, history, and more. This is the perfect program for anyone wanting to master the Spanish language.

API has also partnered with a local volunteer organization to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in Costa Rica and help preserve this beautiful country. Visit our site for more information about studying abroad at Universidad de Costa Rica with API!

Further Information
Degree Level: 
Bachelors Degree
Languages: 
Spanish
Subject Areas: 
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Business
Cultural Studies
Development Studies
Ecology
Environmental Studies
International Business
Latin American Studies
Spanish
Living Arrangements: 
Home-stay
Students live with other students
Accommodation is included in the program cost
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants travel to the program independently.

Ratings and Reviews

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Living in the Rainforest

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The main thing I'd change was how our excursions were run. One trip we took to Tortuguero and stayed at an ecotourism hostel...which included poisonous snakes and frogs and mosquitos that were impossible to keep out of the rooms. I have no problem with camping, but that was a stretch for me. I did not feel safe there and ended up with hundreds of sand flea bites that took months to completely go away.

Other than that, the program itself was awesome. All the other excursions around the country were beautiful and an amazing learning experience. My host family was great and their cooking was to die for. I'm still in contact with them, and API did a perfect job of matching me with such a patient family as my Spanish was quite shaky.

---- Response from API ----
Thank you for your honest input. We value and welcome constructive criticism of our programs and offerings, and appreciate your opinions. It is worth noting that the particular excursion in question was not offered to API/UCR students but rather another group, and has been discontinued.

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Submitted by KEF on 11/03/2011
Reviewer's Bio:    Female    |   Age: 19-24    |   Georgetown, Texas    |    Experienced Traveler    |    Atlanta Christian College   
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Program Info

Country: 
Costa Rica
Cost: 
$5,000 - $10,000 (USD)
$10,000 - $15,000 (USD)
Costs vary. See site for details.

Program Photos

API students studying abroad at the Universidad de Costa Rica
Universidad de Costa Rica Campus
Studying abroad in beautiful Costra Rica