ICDS: Language, Culture & Development Study Abroad Program

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ICDS students abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica

Come spend an exciting summer or semester in San Jose, Costa Rica with this study abroad experience! The Language, Culture & Development program, made available through a partnership between the International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) and ULatina, gives students an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about Latin America while perfecting their Spanish language skills.

Students will take two courses in addition to studying the Spanish language, which are Culture, Diversity & Development in Central America and Latin American: A Mirror of Reality Through Film. Home-stays are highly recommended and encouraged, for they prove to be one of the best supplemental opportunities to learn Spanish as quickly, thoroughly, and efficiently as possible. Sign up with ICDS today to see what your next term abroad has in store for you!

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Degree Level:

College Sophomores+

Associates Degree

Languages:

English

Spanish

Subject Areas:

Cultural Studies

Development Studies

Ethnic Studies

Film

History

Latin American Studies

Spanish

Living Arrangements:

Home-stay

Application:

Online Application

Language Requirement

About ICDS

The International Center for Development Studies is located in San Jose, Costa Rica. ICDS has partnered up with Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (ULatina) to offer a handful of technical and educational programs that simultaneously provide the highest level of circumstances for students to learn or perfect their Spanish language skills while taking courses on Central & Latin American cultural, environmental, and developmental issues.

Students stay with carefully selected host families as a guest in their homes to provide a true cultural immersion experience along with the added opportunity to further their Spanish language proficiency. Service-learning opportunities are also available in conjunction with IDCS' academic programs. Check out some of ICDS' amazing programs below to see which one is right for you!

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