Costa Rica
Costa Rica's history & society ... photo album ... maps ... links

The program
Immersion in daily life ... schedule ... orientation ... field trips ... Spanish language ... Intro to Costa Rica ... Rural Stay ... Core Course ... Independent Study Project

Information
Eligibility ... credit and grades ... academic year program ... program staff ... living arrangements ... ACM Center ... costs ... how to apply

Contacts
Campus program advisors ... ACM office

Immersion in daily life in Costa Rica

From the moment they arrive in San Jose, students on the fall semester Studies in Latin American Culture and Society program are immersed in daily life in Costa Rica.

They live with families in the city, study Spanish in small classes taught by native speakers, and conduct independent research on contemporary social and political issues.

Above: A student with a member of her host family in San José. (Photo courtesy of Meghan McMackin)

Right: A tour guide on a field trip to a butterfly farm near Arenal Volcano. (Photo courtesy of Meghan McMackin)

They explore this beautiful, diverse country during a two-week stay in a rural area and on excursions and field trips.

Language study is emphasized across the curriculum, providing an in-depth understanding of a culture.

Students and a host family member take a break during the program’s annual soccer match.

The ACM center, located in the capital city of San José, is a Spanish-only environment with classrooms, library and computer facilities. In addition, students have access to recreational activities and library facilities at the University of Costa Rica.

See the photo album for pictures of program activities.