Description

The University of Kansas (KU) program in San Jose, Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to directly enroll in classes at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) while providing a well-structured introduction to the country, its culture and history. Students earn academic credit, improve their language skills, and experience Costa Rican culture and history firsthand by living with local families and participating in orientation activities and field trips.

Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty, diversity of flora and fauna, social and political stability, high educational levels, and efficient infrastructure. The country is a traveler's paradise, with 400 miles of coastline, active volcanoes, 46 national parks, cloud forests, and rain forests. San Jose, Costa Rica's capital is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. It lies in the Central Valley on a plain surrounded by large forested mountain ranges (some of which include active volcanoes), savannahs, and working coffee plantations.

Highlights

Students usually complement their studies by planning weekend excursions or joining University-sponsored activities. Students frequently participate in University-sponsored sports teams, volunteer activities, or cultural events. University Week, held each year in the spring, provides an opportunity for the academic departments to compete in sports, put on shows, and sponsor on-campus dances and festivities.

Volunteer Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate in community volunteer work, coordinated by the Grupo de Kansas office, during their free time. This may include working in orphanages, teaching English to adults and volunteering in schools.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

2011 costs TBA

Program Fees Include:

2011 Academic Year
KU Students: Approximately TBA for the semester, TBA for the academic year
Non-KU Students: Approximately TBA for the semester, TBA for the academic year.

The program fee includes tuition, fees, room and board for the academic period, orientation at KU and in Costa Rica, group activities and field trips, student visa, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services and administrative costs.

Not included: Airfare, passport, exit visa, books, and personal expenses.

Note:
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

University of Kansas's Mission Statement

The university is dedicated to preparing its students for lives of learning and for the challenges educated citizens will encounter in an increasingly complex and diverse global community. Over 100 programs of international study and cooperative research are available for KU students and faculty at sites throughout the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and the rest of the world. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.