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Arcos Learning Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica: Semester & Academic Year (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: Arcos Learning Abroad 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Spanish Class Status: Freshman, Grad Student, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore
Housing Options: Homestay Areas of Study: Accounting, Advertising, Animal Science, Architecture, Business, Communication, Culture, Economics, Education, Film, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Interior Design, Internships, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Liberal Arts, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communications, Media Studies, Photography, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Program Description:

Arcos Learning Abroad - Costa Rica
Program Overview

Study abroad in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The program is based in Heredia, one of Costa Rica’s first colonial cities which is now a colorful and exciting university town just outside of the capital, San José. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines while immersing yourself in the Spanish language and culture. The Arcos Learning Abroad program offers a wide variety of academic options making this a desirable study abroad destination for a wide-range of students. Programs include tuition, housing with a homestay, excursions, cultural activities, insurance and dedicated resident directors.  

Academic Offerings

Arcos Learning Abroad offers a wide variety of academic options for students to choose from. Students earn 12 credits during a semester. Listed below are the unique programming options available:

Spanish Language & Culture:arcos costa rica 4
  • Lower and upper division Spanish language courses
Electives in Spanish available in: 
  • Latin American Civilization & Culture
  • Latin American Literature
  • Phonetics & Phonology
  • Business Spanish
  • Latin American Film 
  • Advanced Grammar 
  • Latin American History & Culture 
  • Conversation & Culture 
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • Conversation & Composition
Internships:
  • Social Work
  • Education
  • Business
  • Social Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Hotel Managementarcos costa rica 3
  • Animal Studies
  Schools of Record: International Polytechnic University & Hispanoamerican University

Excursions & Cultural Activities   

arcos costa rica 5Excursions:
  • Pacific Beach Trip
  • Rainforest, Hot Springs & La Fortuna Waterfall (Arenal Volcano region)
  • Rainforest Zipline Canopy Tour
  • White-Water Rafting
Cultural Activities:
  • San José City Tour
  • Museum Visits
  • Traditional Cooking Class
  • Traditional Baking Class
  • Latin Dance Classes
  • Wildlife Rescue Center
  • Coffee Tour 
  • Volunteering

 

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2024 07/15/2024 07/15/2024 09/08/2024 12/06/2024
Spring 2025 11/15/2024 11/15/2024 01/19/2025 04/18/2025
Fall 2025 04/04/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2025-2026 04/04/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/07/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2026 04/06/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.