Location
  • Costa Rica
    • San Joaquin de Flores
Length
12 - 26 weeks
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Program Details

Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Host Family
Primary Language
English
Age Max
18

Pricing

Price Details
Program Includes:
*Pre-departure Services: Advising, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Social Networking, Scholarships
*On-site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Director, On-Site Orientation, Housing, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Cultural Tools, Medical Insurance, Excursions, Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals
*Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network, and more!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Tour Guide Travel Insurance Wifi
Sep 09, 2020
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About Program

The Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program in San Joaquin de Flores offers students the opportunity to explore the biodiversity of Costa Rica while improving their Spanish language skills. Through coursework and extensive field trips, students will experience the remarkable biodiversity of Costa Rica and see the human impact on local ecosystems in person.

Students will travel to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, as well as visit a wide variety of ecosystems including rainforests, volcanoes, biological reserves and national parks.

The program is open to all students who have completed a minimum of two semesters of Spanish at the college-level prior to enrolling in the program.

Students must be 18 years of age with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Students will live with a host family located within city center. Meals and laundry service are included. All students will have a private bedroom.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with API for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Program Highlights

  • 1.) Classes taught in Spanish and English
  • 2.) Volunteer opportunities
  • 3.) International excursion
  • 4.) Transcript from U.S. accredited institution (Fairfield University)

Scholarships

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API Scholarships and Financial Aid Information

API awards approximately $500,000 in study abroad scholarships annually ranging from $250 -$1,000 per student.

Value
$250 - $1,000

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