ISEP Exchange: Heredia - Exchange Program at Universidad Nacional

2 recent reviews
Students: ISEP programs are only open to students presently enrolled a an ISEP member universities. Click here to check if you are from a member school, contact the ISEP coordinator on your campus.
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 other providers listed on Abroad101. 

The Universidad Nacional is aimed at meeting the needs of Costa Rican society. It furthers the integral development of the student through a humanistic curriculum based on the study of domestic reality and world culture. There is a growing interna... read more

All Reviews

OVERALL RATING 4.8
Based on 2 Reviews
Food
Admin
Housing
Social/Cultural
Academics
Cost of Living
Overall Experience
Past Review Pura Vida
I learned that I am very lucky to have what I have. I have a way better understanding of the Spanish language and a completely different outlook on the world. The best part of the program was the community service week in Altamira, I wish it would have been more than a week because it was such a humbling experience. - Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile learning about a different Hispanic cultural distinct to my own. I valued the diversity and hospitality of the Costa Rican people - North Park University View Entire Review
I gained some really close friends. Although I didnt aquire the Spanish language as well as I had hoped to, I still learned a lot. Especially about the culture. I really enjoyed traveling and that my boyfriend came to visit. I would study abroad again but not through a program and or stay with a host family. - Nebraska Wesleyan University View Entire Review
Past Review
Yes, it is an experience I will never forget. I have already found myself referencing my experience when being brought into a new situation. - Nebraska Wesleyan University View Entire Review
Past Review Pura Vida.
So many more Spanish skills, and cultural knowledge. - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse View Entire Review
YES! I became more confident and sure of myself and got a good perspective of life. It really opens up your eyes to all the wonderful and terrible things in the world and forces you to learn and grow. - Nebraska Wesleyan University View Entire Review
No matter where you go, studying in a different country away from your friends and family is a unique experience that will change you. In a way I still haven't grasped the different ways this experience has affected me. My Spanish improved immensely, I met amazing people, and saw some very beautiful landscapes including mountain... - Nebraska Wesleyan University View Entire Review

About

The Universidad Nacional is aimed at meeting the needs of Costa Rican society. It furthers the integral development of the student through a humanistic curriculum based on the study of domestic reality and world culture. There is a growing international student body, with students from Central, South, and North America. Total enrollment: 10,500 at the Campus Omar Dengo.

Students: ISEP programs are only open to students presently enrolled a an ISEP member universities. Click here to checkĀ  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.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Volunteer
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Minimum GPA:
2.75
Website
Take me there!

Statistics

Facebook

Twitter