Fall Semester 2010
September 16th to December 18th
| September 16th | Last date for arrival in Costa Rica |
| September 17th | A thorough orientation to your new home in San Jose Cross-Cultural training and preparation for your trip to Nicaragua |
| September 18th to 25th | Nicaragua Exploration Areas of Focus:
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| September 27th to November 19th | Two Intensive Spanish Modules (4 Weeks each) |
| 80 Hours each (5 recommended credits each) |
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| September 27th to December 17th | 12 Weeks of electives choosing up to two courses (6-8 Recommended Credits) Options include:
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| September 27th to December 17th | The opportunity of an internship at a local Business, NGO, Social Program or another custom opportunity based on your specific interest. This will happen concurrently with the elective courses. |
| December 18th | Re-entry Retreat Program officially ends on the 6th of April. Students are free to fly home or pursue other interests beginning on the 19th of December. |
Travel components:
Alternative Models of Development: Visit an agricultural cooperative where they have developed their own currency to open up new economic alternatives. Dates to be announced.
Coffee and the Cloud Forest: Rural tourism and the agricultural economy. Looking at the traditional agricultural existence of Cost Rican coffee farmers and environmental, economic and political forces shaping change. Dates will be determined in the first weeks of the program.
Local Field Trips: 4 Local field trips will help students to experience other aspects of Costa Rican history and life that they might not experience on their own.
Staff Accompaniment: Weekly meetings during the first few weeks will provide a forum to reflect and process the context of life in Costa Rica. Staff member will be available at Universidad Veritas.
NOTE: The IGE trips and activities are not optional, but are a required part of the semester academic experience.
Ask about opportunities to get additional Spanish units by participating in courses before or after the regular IGE semester.
Costs:
Fall 2010 Program – US$8650
Price Includes:
- Family home stay with private room, 2 meals a day & Laundry
- Airport pick-up and departure
- Orientation and Re-entry retreats
- Tuition and Fees for two intensive Spanish modules and two electives at Universidad Veritas
(Additional charge for choosing more than 2 science courses. Contact IGE for more details.) - Class materials
- Transcripts issued by the University
- At least 2 Educational weekend excursions and trip to Nicaragua
- IGE in-country coordinator
- International Insurance
Price does not include:
- Airfare to and from Costa Rica and corresponding departure TAX US$26
- Personal expenses or personal travel
- In-country travel to and from the University
- Internet time for research of class projects outside of the University
Visits from Parents or friends
If you are considering hosting friends or family during your semester, please notify the IGE staff as soon as possible. Visitors should not distract from the completion of the semester activities. We recommend that visitors come during the Holy Week, or at the conclusion of your semester when you can dedicate your time and energy to them.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made within 30 days after acceptance – refund is equal to amount paid less any amount spent by IGE that is non-refundable.
Program is non-refundable after the program begins.
See Refund Policy for details.
Details Summer 2010
July 3rd to August 6th
| Saturday July 3rd | Last date for arrival in Costa Rica |
| July 4th | A thorough orientation to your new home in San Jose and Cross-Cultural training |
| Spanish Module July 5th to July 30th |
4 Week Intensive Spanish Module 80 Hours per Module (5 recommended credits each module) |
| July 5th to August 6th |
5 Weeks of an elective choosing one course (3-4 credit hours) Ask the program director for an updated list of all courses offered during your term – offering subject to enrollment |
| August 6th | Re-entry Retreat to prepare for going home Program officially ends on the 7th of August Students are free to fly home or pursue other interests beginning on the 7th of August |
Travel Component:
One weekend travel exploration to an alternative cooperative that has created its own currency.
Local Field Trips:
One local field trip to experience another aspect of Costa Rican reality.
Staff Accompaniment:
Three organized lunchtime meetings to discuss issues of cultural adjustment and important local issues.
TOTAL of 8-9 semester credits recommended. 80 hours (5 credits) of Spanish and 3-4 credits of elective coursework.
Ask about opportunities to get additional Spanish units by participating in courses before or after the regular IGE semester.
Costs:
Summer 2010 Program – US$3950
Price Includes:
- Family home stay with private room, 2 meals a day & Laundry
- Airport pick-up and departure
- Orientation and Re-entry retreats
- Tuition and Fees for one intensive Spanish module and one elective at Universidad Veritas
- Class materials
- Transcripts issued by the University
- One weekend exploration, three lunch meetings and one local field trip
- IGE in-country coordinator
- Travel Insurance
Price does not include:
- Airfare to and from Costa Rica and corresponding departure TAX US$26
- Personal expenses or personal travel
- In-country travel to and from the University
- Internet time for research of class projects outside of the University
- Co-payment for medical visits
Spring Semester 2011
January 1st to to April 8th
