Description

Semester and year-long, experiential programs in Spanish immersion, cultural and independent studies. The program includes homestays, internships, seminars, extensive field trips to other areas in Central America, and guest speakers. Courses include: Intro to Global Issues, Global Education & Cross-Cultural Research Issues, Living Latin American Culture, Writing, Research & Documentation, Spanish (beginner/intermediate/advanced), Holistic Health/Traditional Healing, Global Environmental Studies, Peace & Reconciliation, Field Work Methods & Project, and Independent Study.

Highlights

As a whole, Costa Rica is a small, varied and accessible country which offers opportunities for a large variety of experiences for the students. It is an ideal location as a departure point for the rest of the region since it comprises so many of the characteristics common to other countries.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 18,000/semester

Program Fees Include:

Included in the program costs are tuition, fees, scheduled field trips, housing and some meals, insurance and international travel. Students are responsible for personal expenses.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 12-15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay

Typically The Application Process Time is

two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

LIU Global's Mission Statement

LIU Global's mission is the development of well-educated world citizens, men and women from a broad spectrum of nationalities and social classes who participate in an undergraduate liberal arts program that enables them: to combine first-hand experience of diverse cultural realities with the critical study of academic disciplines and human and ecological problems; to test intellectual theories and skills against the demands of practice and service; to carry out specialized field study under expert guidance that synthesizes cross-cultural understanding; and to develop a broad world view and a level of achievement in a chosen field sufficient to prepare for a life of committed action in the interest of the world community.

Year Founded

1966