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COSTA RICA: Language, Culture, Agriculture, Film & Health/Medicine
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Language: Spanish and English
Eligibility: Both MSU and non-MSU students
Level: Undergraduate/ Graduate
Subjects: Agriculture, Culture, Film, Health and Medicine, History, Spanish
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA
Course: Choice of one Spanish course, plus one other specialty course (6 or 7 credits total) (see choices below)
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions until program capacity is reached. Get your applications in ASAP, as there is a huge interest in this year's program and spaces are filling up rapidly. (Applications available below)
Cost: $3,250 (excludes airfare)
- Financial Aid can be used towards this program (see more below)
- Financial Aid inquiries for non-MSU students must be made to their respective institutions.
Lodging: Homestay with local family--practice your Spanish every morning and night with your family; eat traditional foods; see how Costa Ricans really live!
Tentative Timeline:
- Early February: Applicant interviews; notification of acceptance
- March 3: Nonrefundable $200 program deposit and signed student agreement form due (turn in to the Office of International Programs)
- Mid-March: Mandatory Health and Safety meeting with Catherine Ebelke MSU (Health Center) *Non-MSU students will be sent Health and Safety info. through email
- March 17: Airline ticket information due (e-mail to program coordinator Daniel Hinkle or drop off at OIP)
- April 4: First group meeting (Location TBA)- turn in or email all documents (*Non-MSU students not required to attend meeting and will be sent a summary of meeting discussion through email)
- April 30: Final predeparture meeting (Location TBA) (*Non-MSU students not required to attend meeting and will be sent a summary of meeting discussion through email)
- May 12-16: Program fee due to MSU Registrar's Office (pay before departure; you will be billed directly; no refunds after start of program)
- May 17(on or before): Arrive in San Jose
- May 18: Orientation at Universidad Veritas, San Jose city tour
- May 19: Program begins
- June 27: Program ends (return home or travel on your own)
Academic Program
Explore Costa Rica, a place where cloud forests, beaches, rivers and volcanoes provide a backdrop to Universidad Veritas. This exciting new MSU summer program at Veritas allows students to take Spanish 101, 219 or medical Spanish classes as well as one of four other courses: Environmental Issues, Costa Rican History and Culture, Latin American Film, or a Health Care Professional course that compares Costa Rica’s health care systems to the U.S. All programs include practical, hands-on experiential learning. Pick the course that fits your interests and major! Just think: Spending 6 weeks in Costa Rica studying and living with a local family will allow you the time to really get to know the amazing diversity of landscape, people, and culture.
Typical Day
Morning: Choose a Spanish Class
- MLS 101 (4 credits)
- MLS 102 (4 credits)
- MLS 219 (3 credits)
- MLS 220 (3 credits)
- Medical Spanish (4 credits)(Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)
Afternoon: Choose a theme course (3 MSU credits; field trips included with each)
- Agriculture & Environmental Issues
- Costa Rican History and Culture
- Latin American Film
- Costa Rica's Social Health Care System
*NEW*: 1st weekend Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, included in cost of
program
Optional Day/Weekend Excursions:
- San Jose City Tour
- Jungle Canopy Tour
- Turtle Island Tour
- Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Tour
- Cable car through the Rainforest (Braulio Carillo National Park)
- Weekend Beach Excursions
- Volcano and Cloud Forest Reserve trips
- River Rafting
- Bungee Jumping
Financial Aid
The full cost of this program, including airfare, may be used in calculating financial aid. Students considering financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office immediately. Non-MSU students should contact their University's Office of Financial Aid to request a Consortium Agreement for study abroad programs through MSU. You can download and print the Summer Programs Financial Aid Information Sheet (14KB) in Acrobat (PDF) format. Visit the MSU Financial Aid Office website at: www.montana.edu/wwwfa
Important Application Materials
To participate in this program you must download, complete and submit the following forms:
You must also submit:
- 1 passport-sized photo (e-mailing a digitial photo is fine; write name on back if turning in actual photo) (due by March 26th)
- Copy of university ID (One Card for MSU students, and Student I.D. Card from Home Institution for Non-MSU Students) (due by March 26th)
- Copy of passport (photo page) (due by March 26th)
- Copy of airline ticket showing dates of departure and return (due by March 26th)
Program Payment Information
Montana State students will be charged by MSU Student Accounts according to the standard paperless billing system. To view your bill, please go on-line to:
- www.montana.edu
- Click on My Info
- Click on Enter Secure Area
- Login using your student ID and your PIN
- Click on Student Services
- Student Records
- Web Bill/Attendance Confirmation
- Choose the appropriate term
Non-MSU students will receive a bill from the Montana State University business office and will send payment to that office at:
102 Montana Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: (406) 994-2701
Note: There is also a possibility that all Non-MSU students will be able to make full payment online. Information on online payments coming soon!
*Payment for all participants is due before arrival in Costa Rica*
Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from the program are eligible for a refund according to the following schedule. All refunds will come from Montana State University:
--31 or more days prior to departure date: 100% less $200 deposit
--30 days prior to arrival/orientation: 75%
--After arrival date but prior to first day of classes: 50%
--No refund after start of classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A list of questions and answers related to the Costa Rica program. Ask away... this list will continually be updated with your questions.
Packing Recommendations
Advice about what to pack for your time abroad.
Health and Saftey Information
Before departing for your summer program, please review the following health and safety guidelines:
Additional Information
For additional information about this program, contact:
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