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City/State: San Jose |
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Country: COSTA RICA
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Program description: |
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The Adelante Semester in Costa Rica program is run in conjunction with the International Department of a private University, founded in 1991, in San Jose, Costa Rica. The University specializes in Design, Architecture and Art but also has a Spanish program - intense language immersion, combined with creative assignments and curriculum, guarantees significant strides in acquisition of the Spanish language. The University is located close to the center of the city of San Jose, serving a university community of approximately 1600 members. 35% of the student body is international. Class sizes are small with 10 maximum for Spanish classes and 15 for elective classes.
Adelante offers two programs. Program A involves different courses for all levels of Spanish, in grammar and conversation, based on the use of authentic and practical contexts in order to facilitate the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students are coached in the analysis of linguistic and extra-linguistic elements during the reading and writing practices. All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading and writing assignments.
Program B is for advanced speakers only, as you will be studying alongside Costa Ricans or "Ticos"; this ensures total integration into the University culture.
INCLUDED:
* University Registration & Tuition
* Books & Materials
* Orientation consisting of: Placement exam, guides & rules to home stay program, Do's and Don'ts in San Jose, explanation of elective course schedule, safety issues & culture shock, fear & expectations sessions.
* 4 University courses: 3 Spanish modules, 8:30 to 12:30 daily; 1 Elective course in the afternoon (See Course Descriptions)
* University transcripts
* Housing with a Costa Rican family
* 2 Meals per day
* Airport Pickup
* English speaking Adelante staff-person on campus
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 or older
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant
Living arrangements on the program: Home stays (living with local families), Independent Living
How long does the program last?: 3-6 months
What are the dates of this program: Winter: January 7-April 4, 2008 (Application deadline is December 1, Spring: April 7-June 27, 2008 (Application deadline is February 28, 2008)
Fall: September 29-December 19, 2008
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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One of the lowest cost programs of it’s kind.
Opportunity to be an independent-minded student in another country.
Semester program - 3 months for Program A; 4 months for Program B
Students take a full academic load of 12 to 18 core semester hours in an American university system.
Credits are fully transferable to a student's home institution.
Official university transcripts on completion of semester.
The language exchange program enables foreign students to have contact with Costa Rican students to practice their Spanish and make friends.
Housing with Costa Rican families for language and cultural immersion.
Independent Living Option: Available after first month in country. (Ask about terms and price reduction.)
Free tropical dance lessons once a week.
Soccer Team games (co-ed).
Conversation Partner program with Costa Rican Students-"Intercambios".
Typical Latin American food cooking lessons.
Museum, Artisans Market and other visits.
Excursions organized to beaches, volcanoes and rainforest (small fee required, attendance optional).
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Cost or price of this program: |
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$5,395 (plus $100 application fee)
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Terms: |
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Autumn, spring, Winter
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Languages required besides English: |
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Spanish
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Qualifications required: |
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Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is helpful although many courses are taught in English. Candidates should be at college or graduate level.
Qualities required are: dependability, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.
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