May 6-May 25, 2019

• 3 weeks- 4 and 6 credits (FLS-Senior Sem)

• La Fortuna (3 days) San Jose (2 and 1/2 weeks)

STUDY ABROAD IN COSTA RICA

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Contact:Dr.VanesaCarbonettiLandrus

ProfessorofSpanishDepartmentofForeignLanguages

vmlandrus@eiu.edu

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Cost

Program Fee $3,350 (4 credits) $3,900 (6 credits)

Includes Veritas University and EIU tuition, accommodations with host family, breakfast, lunch, and dinner while in San José, transportation within Costa Rica, accommodations in 3 to 4-star hotel with breakfast in La Fortuna, admission fees, tours, and health insurance.

Other costs (estimate)Airfare to San José $400Passport $145Spending money $300

Students make their own flight arrangements. Coordinator from Veritas will meet students at San José Airport

More information available in the Office of Study Abroad 1158 Blair Hall

goabroad@eiu.edu

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A Customized Programü Take classes with native speakers at the

prestigious Veritas University during 3 weeks in Costa Rica. Perfect your Spanish and earn 4 credits towards your Spanish Major or Minor. Students who have completed FLS 2202 by the time of travel will receive 2 additional credits by registering in an online course with EIU faculty

ü Combine your credits from Summer in Costa Rica with the 1-credit hour Study Abroad Capstone STA 4000G on campus to fulfill your Senior Seminar requirement

ü Learn about sustainable agriculture and coffee farming in a tour to the Gonzales Family Organic Coffee and Chocolate farm

ü Enjoy the comfort of 3 to 4-star hotels with breathtaking views

ü Experience an afternoon adventure on a Zip Line tour in La Fortuna rainforest

ü Stay with local families who are experienced with housing foreign students

ü Take afternoon excursions to explore the fascinating city of San José

ü Participate in free campus activities while in San José: Dance lessons, cooking classes, intramural soccer games, and martial arts classes

ü Study Abroad scholarships availableü Application Deadline: February 1st

ü Explore the natural surroundings of one of the world’s most ecologically diverse countries in the world

ü Travel to La Fortuna for 3 days to visit La Fortuna waterfall, and enjoy Baldie Hot springs resort.

ü Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park and the Hanging Bridges of La Fortuna

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