The 强化西班牙语 Program allows students of all language levels to improve their language proficiency in a short time frame. Your language courses will focus on oral comprehension and expression, 听力理解, and grammar components appropriate to your language level. By immersing yourself in the Pura Vida lifestyle you’ll find 圣荷西 to be the perfect place to practice your budding language skills.
我们的合作机构， 真理大学, is known for its commitment to students from around the world; about 25% of the 2,000-member student body is international. Veritas offers a range of courses in fields like architecture, 业务, 文化研究, 设计, 环境科学, 健康科学, 艺术工作室, 和生态. 课程 are taught in English, and 西班牙语 courses are available for all levels. The spacious, modern campus is located in the quiet Zapote District, just east of downtown 圣荷西 and home to the Casa Presidencial.
当你宝博体育的时候 圣荷西，你可以选择 东航房地产 or arrange your own independent 住房. Assignments are based on availability and confirmation date; we make every effort to match your 住房 requests, but we can’t guarantee 住房 preferences.
程序结构
Enroll in a 4-week session in June or July or combine both sessions. In each session, you'll enroll in 1 language course at your level of proficiency. 朗uage courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits. You may earn up to a total of 4 credits (60 contact hours) during each 4-week session. If you choose to enroll in consecutive sessions, you may earn a total of 8 credits (120 contact hours).
朗uage courses meet for 3 hours in the morning, Monday-Friday.
出发前, you will select your preferred courses and take a Spanish language level placement exam. Students who have no prior knowledge of Spanish language and consider taking 西班牙语基础I or SSP 141 Basic Spanish for 健康 Professionals, may opt out of the of the language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exam. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for 哥斯达黎加. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. 请注意 that course listings may not be finalized until the start of the term; we’ll post an updated list when the host institution finalizes its offerings.
*课程 with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
走出去探索! 远足 are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs*. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions
during 取向; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
阿雷纳尔火山和拉福图纳
Arenal Volcano is located next to La Fortuna, built in 1969 after the original town was destroyed by a huge eruption. 在去拉福图纳的路上, 你会在Finca Don Juan停一下, an organic farm where you’ll learn about organic products like cassava. Next enjoy a hike to La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can swim in cool waters hidden in the jungle. Finish your day with a visit to Baldi Hot Springs , where you can relax in the many water pools naturally heated by Arenal Volcano.
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阿雷纳尔火山和拉福图纳
Arenal Volcano is located next to La Fortuna, built in 1969 after the original town was destroyed by a huge eruption. 在去拉福图纳的路上, 你会在Finca Don Juan停一下, an organic farm where you’ll learn about organic products like cassava. Next enjoy a hike to La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can swim in cool waters hidden in the jungle. Finish your day with a visit to Baldi Hot Springs , where you can relax in the many water pools naturally heated by Arenal Volcano.
曼努埃尔安东尼奥国家公园
Located on the Central Pacific Coast in Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio is one of 哥斯达黎加’s most popular and beautiful national parks and home to many endangered species, 比如提蒂猴. 在去曼纽尔·安东尼奥的路上, you’ll stop at the Tárcoles River to watch huge crocodiles in their natural habitat. 一旦进入曼努埃尔·安东尼奥, keep your eyes open for monkeys, 树懒, and many species of 鸟 and 昆虫 as you enjoy the pristine beaches, 美丽的瀑布, and impressive lookout points in this lush tropical forest. Colorful and plentiful crafts sold on the beach make this the perfect place to buy souvenirs for loved ones back home.
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曼努埃尔安东尼奥国家公园
Located on the Central Pacific Coast in Puntarenas Province, Manuel Antonio is one of 哥斯达黎加’s most popular and beautiful national parks and home to many endangered species, 比如提蒂猴. 在去曼纽尔·安东尼奥的路上, you’ll stop at the Tárcoles River to watch huge crocodiles in their natural habitat. 一旦进入曼努埃尔·安东尼奥, keep your eyes open for monkeys, 树懒, and many species of 鸟 and 昆虫 as you enjoy the pristine beaches, 美丽的瀑布, and impressive lookout points in this lush tropical forest. Colorful and plentiful crafts sold on the beach make this the perfect place to buy souvenirs for loved ones back home.
多卡庄园咖啡之旅 & 小火山
Enjoy beautiful views from the mountainside and savor a warm cup of coffee as you gaze out at the coffee plantations of Alajuela. Thanks to eruptions from Poás Volcano, this land’s rich soil is perfect for growing coffee, one of 哥斯达黎加’s major exports. Next you’ll head to the volcano where you'll take a short hike up to its crater,which is one of the biggest in the world (2 kilometers in diameter).There the turquoise acid pool and fumaroles are visible coming out of the sides of the crater.
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多卡庄园咖啡之旅 & 小火山
Enjoy beautiful views from the mountainside and savor a warm cup of coffee as you gaze out at the coffee plantations of Alajuela. Thanks to eruptions from Poás Volcano, this land’s rich soil is perfect for growing coffee, one of 哥斯达黎加’s major exports. Next you’ll head to the volcano where you'll take a short hike up to its crater,which is one of the biggest in the world (2 kilometers in diameter).There the turquoise acid pool and fumaroles are visible coming out of the sides of the crater.
蒙特维德云雾森林
Visit a cloud forest that boasts a complex, far-reaching ecosystem that’s home to thousands of species of mammals, 鸟, 昆虫, 和植物, including many endemic and endangered species. Take a night walk to observe fascinating nocturnal animals like spiders and snakes, and immerse in the cloud forest through a tour of hanging bridges. 在你的空闲时间, you can explore the 蒙特维德云雾森林 Biological Reserve and experience being both the Caribbean and the Pacific sides of the country at once by stepping on the Continental Divide.
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蒙特维德云雾森林
Visit a cloud forest that boasts a complex, far-reaching ecosystem that’s home to thousands of species of mammals, 鸟, 昆虫, 和植物, including many endemic and endangered species. Take a night walk to observe fascinating nocturnal animals like spiders and snakes, and immerse in the cloud forest through a tour of hanging bridges. 在你的空闲时间, you can explore the 蒙特维德云雾森林 Biological Reserve and experience being both the Caribbean and the Pacific sides of the country at once by stepping on the Continental Divide.
样本的预算
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. 请注意 that amounts may fluctuate; we’ve included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover “reasonable” costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, 生活成本, 护照和签证费, 健康保险, 和更多的.
请注意 that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.
项目费用 学杂费, 登记, 取向, 机场皮卡, 欢迎和告别招待会, 住房, 官方成绩单, 文化之旅/活动, 学生支援服务, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$4,795
$4,795
国际机票 & 转移 Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
移民要求 Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, 入场费及出境费, 法语Carte de ssamjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
书籍、材料及用品 Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$35
$50
餐 Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$230
$370
个人支出 包括电话, 洗衣, 当地的交通, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. 请注意, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$230
$325
差旅费用 Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$250
$500
总费用
$6,405
$7,705
样本的日历
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. 请注意, dates and events below may change without prior notification. 联系 CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
正式项目开始日期. Students must arrive at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in 圣荷西 on this date in order to be eligible for 机场皮卡. Students will then be transferred to their assigned 住房.
07年7月
取向
强制性CEA方向 & 受欢迎的活动.
08年7月
类开始
Classes begin at 真理大学.
7月12日
游览
Trips outside the city will be included - Subject to change.
7月20日
游览
Trips outside the city will be included - Subject to change.
8月03
程序结束/移出
正式活动结束日期. Students must move out of 住房 no later than this day.
获得价值高达 $500
when you apply with code* by November 17, 2023
