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COSTA RICA: Language, Culture, Agriculture, Film, International Business & Health/Medicine
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Universidad Veritas
Language: Spanish and English
Eligibility: Both MSU and non-MSU students
Level: Undergraduate/ Graduate
Subjects: Agriculture and Environment, Culture and History, Film/Photography Documentary Production, Social Health Care and Medicine, International Business, Spanish, and Medical 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: February 19th, 2010 (priority), 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: $3500 (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 / Program Dates: Click here for updated timeline
- Feb. 19: Application, non-refundable $200 deposit and signed student agreement form due (turn in to the Office of International Programs)
- Last week of February: Applicant interviews
- First week of March: Notification of acceptance
- Mid - Late March: First group meeting - turn in all mandatory forms (*Non-MSU students not required to attend meeting and will be sent a summary of meeting discussion through e-mail)
- Date TBD: Mandatory Health and Safety meeting with Catherine Ebelke MSU (Health Center) *Non-MSU students will be sent Health and Safety info through e-mail
- April 2 : Airline ticket information due
- End of April: Final pre-departure meeting (Location TBA) (*Non-MSU students not required to attend meeting and will be sent a summary of meeting discussion through e-mail)
- May 11-14: Program fee due to MSU Registrar's Office (pay before departure; you will be billed directly; no refunds after start of program)
- May 15 (on or before): Arrive in San Jose
- May 16: Orientation at Universidad Veritas, San Jose city tour
- May 17: Program begins
- June 25: 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 MSU summer program at Veritas is starting it's 4th year in 2010 and allows students to take Spanish 101, 102, 201, 220, 323/324 or medical Spanish classes as well as one of five other courses: Environmental Issues, Costa Rican History and Culture, Film/Photography Documentary Production, Health Care Professional course that compares Costa Rican health care systems to the U.S, or an International Business course. 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--(click on course to see syllabus)
Afternoon: Choose a theme course (3 MSU credits; field trips included with each)
(click on course to see syllabus)
*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. Click here to view and print the most updated financial aid budget for this program. You should take this form with you to Financial Aid to help determine your disbursement.
Important Application Materials
To participate in this program you must download, complete and submit the following forms:
You must also submit the following by the first and second group meetings as indicated in time line:
- 2 passport-sized photos ( write name on back)
- Copy of university ID (CAT Card for MSU students, and Student I.D. Card from Home Institution for non-MSU Students)
- Copy of passport (photo page)
- Copy of airline ticket showing dates of departure and return
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 $500 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 Safety 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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