ISEP Direct: Heredia - Study Abroad at Universidad Nacional
- Hosted at: Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica / National University of Costa Rica
- Location(s): Heredia, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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The ISEP program in Costa Rica is a designated Global Engagement Program Site, enabling students to extend their ISEP experience beyond the classroom through ISEP-facilitated community engagement opportunities. These opportunities may include: vo... read more
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My experience was certainly worthwhile! I learned so much from my weeks abroad, both about the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture. Not only did we talk about the culture in class, but I saw it first hand. I am a social work student, and I talked with my host family about many aspects of the Costa Rican government, social s... Jenna H - University of Illinois Springfield / UIS View Entire Review
SO MUCH! My Spanish skills improved, I learned to be comfortable with speaking the language, and I learned a lot about the culture of Costa Rica. Shelby B - University of Illinois Springfield / UIS View Entire Review
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The ISEP program in Costa Rica is a designated Global Engagement Program Site, enabling students to extend their ISEP experience beyond the classroom through ISEP-facilitated community engagement opportunities. These opportunities may include: volunteer work, service learning, independent study, community service, internships and/or research projects.
All students must enroll in 5 courses, including the required course, Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture (mandatory for all students). See "Hints for Researching Courses" below for more information.
Fine arts, history, international relations, Latin American studies and literature, and all General Education courses are appropriate for ISEP participants. Please note that courses in Spanish studies are intended for native speakers of the language who plan to become Spanish teachers. Upper-level courses in Spanish studies and literature require background knowledge and high-intermediate or advanced level of Spanish.
Students: ISEP programs are only open to students presently enrolled a an ISEP member universities. Click here to check. If your school is not a Member, please click the "Hosted at" link the top of the page and consider the Direct Enroll and Exchange option for this university or one of the providers listed.
