Costa Rica: Field Research in the Environment, Social Sciences, & Humanities
San José & field sites, Costa Rica
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- Costa Rican Writer Ana Istarú Is Visiting Artist at St. Olaf Oct 7, 2011
Prominent poet, actress, playwright, and essayist is a research advisor and frequent guest speaker at the ACM Costa Rica Program.
- Newberry Seminar Participant Virginia Henry Receives 2011 Award for Outstanding Research Apr 25, 2011
Two other finalists also honored for independent research projects they conducted on ACM off-campus study programs in Costa Rica and Tanzania.
- New Award Will Honor Students' Independent Research During Off-Campus Study Dec 15, 2010
Annual award highlights outstanding research conducted by students on ACM programs.
- ACM Symposium Will Highlight Students' Research, Internships, and Experiences on Off-Campus Study Mar 19, 2010
Students' presentations and panel discussions on April 16-17 will be streamed live on the ACM website.
- 2010-11 Off-Campus Study Program Prices Announced Feb 5, 2010
The updated pricing for ACM's 2010-11 off-campus study programs has been approved and is now posted online.
- Gilman Scholarships Awarded to ACM Students for Study Abroad Feb 4, 2010
Competitive grant program supports 18 students from nine ACM colleges for study in Botswana, China, Spain, Egypt, and ten other countries.
- Service Learning Project Is a New Feature of ACM's Fall Semester Program in Costa Rica Jan 12, 2010
The hands-on experience of service learning will immerse students in Costa Rican culture.
- Traveling Photo Exhibit Will Showcase Students’ Off-Campus Study Experiences Dec 9, 2009
Winning and honorable mention photos from the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest will be exhibited on 11 ACM campuses in early 2010.
- Chicago Programs and Costa Rica Spring 2010 Application Deadlines Extended Nov 1, 2009
ACM has extended the application deadlines for the Chicago Programs and the new Costa Rica spring trimester option.
- Former Costa Rican President Will Present Lecture to ACM Students Oct 28, 2009
Rodrigo Carazo Odio, who served at the President of Costa Rica from 1978-1982, will visit the ACM Costa Rica program on Thursday, October 29.
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Doing the ACM Costa Rica program was one of the best experiences of my life. I was doing things that I wouldn't think to do back home. Being from a big city, it was nice to see how "different" the city of San José compares to the city of Chicago. The length of the program was perfect for me, because my college is on a trimester schedule. I was so happy to combine my two passions with my research project: Latin American Studies and Music. It was a great cultural experience, and I hope to visit Costa Rica again in the future.
—Diana Razo, Costa Rica, Spring 2010
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