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Mailing Address
Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

Physical Address
1908 Avenue J, Farrington Bldg.
Suite 116
Huntsville, TX 77340

Jesse Starkey
Study Abroad Coordinator
Email: jcs052@shsu.edu
Phone: (936) 294-3276

Costa Rica Spanish Language Field School

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Students will have the unique opportunity to earn college credit in Costa Rica.

Sam Houston professors will teach courses on the lovely campus of CONVERSA, a language school with 38 years of experience, near Santa Ana, in the country’s central valley.

With an extraordinary biodiversity, Costa Rica is notable for its fertile land and frequent rainfall. In addition, this nation’s record on the environment and human rights gives it weight in world affairs beyond its size. Students will visit sites of historical, economic and cultural importance.

Early-bird discount: $100 off program price if you sign up by December 12, 2013!
 
PROGRAM DATES
May 28 - June 28, 2014
 
COURSES OFFERED

*SPAN 2311: Intermediate Spanish I

*SPAN 2312: Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 3369: Conversational Spanish II

SPAN 4370: Seminar: Selected Topics: Literature and Society in Costa Rica

 

*SPAN 2311 and 2312 must be taken concurrently.
 
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
No extra requirements aside from course requirements. Follow all safety procedures and suggestions by the CONVERSA staff including area curfews and traveling regulations.
 
HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS
Students will be participating in a Homestay Program where they will live with a family while in Costa Rica. Transportation will be provided from the host families to the campus.
 
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Students will schedule their own independent flights to Costa Rica. Transportation will be provided from the airport to the host families.
 
PROGRAM COST
$2150

Includes: Lodging with a family; all meals; shuttle service from Santa Ana to classes; field trip to museum in San Jose; 3 field trips near Santa Ana; 1 weekend trip; weekly yoga, singing, Latin dance, extra grammar, cooking classes, and opportunities for community service; wireless internet.

 

Not Included: Tuition, airfare, health insurance, spending money
 
FACULTY LEADER CONTACT INFO
Dr. Frieda Koeninger
936-294-1443
FOL_FCK@shsu.edu
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 12, 2013 to receive early-bird discount

Add $100 to listed price for applying between December 13, 2013 and March 1, 2014.

Add $200 to listed price for applying after March 2, 2014.
 
APPLY HERE!
Submit completed application to faculty leader via email or in person.