University of Costa Rica, Sede de Occidente
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AT A GLANCE:
Site:
University of Costa Rica, Sede de Occidente
WWW website:
http://www.so.ucr.ac.cr/
Location:
San Ramón, Costa Rica
Language of Instruction:
Spanish
Subjects:
Spanish language and culture
Latin American literature
Environmental biology
Credits:
Transferable to UNL by departmental validation
Housing:
Host families
Program Length:
Spring Semester
Program Dates:
February - June
Type of Program:
UNL program
Costs (2010-20100):
Program costs/semester: $4337 (resident or $10,341 nonresident) plus housing and airfare
Eligibility:
Undergraduate with at least Spanish 300 or equivalent
Application Deadline:
October 1. Applications will be accepted after deadline as long as places are available.
Contact:
Harriet Turner
Department of Modern Languages
1204 Oldfather
University of Nebraska-
Lincoln, NE 68588-0315
(402) 472-3865
hturner1@unl.edu
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
iaffairs@unl.edu
(402) 472-5358
Download as a PDF file:
SanRamon.pdf
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The University Community |
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The University of Costa Rica was founded in 1843. The Sede de Occidente campus in San Ramón became part of the system in 1968.
Costa Rica is located at the southern end of Central America. In spite of its relatively small size, Costa Rica is noted for its natural scenic beauty, the variety of its vegetation, and the richness of its flora and fauna. It has extensive coastlines (about 1,500 kilometers) on the Atlantic and the Pacific in which innumerable virgin beaches alternate with rocky bluffs.
Costa Rica is a free and independent democratic republic. The government is elected and representative. Costa Rica is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in this hemishpere. In 1949 the army was abolished and its headquarters converted to a national museum. In 1983 perpetual neutrality was proclaimed and many international human rights organizations have their headquarters there.
San Ramón is a small city of 50,000 inhabitants in the central plateau of the central mountain range of Costa Rica. It is home to three ex-presidents of Costa Rica, poets, writers, scientists and other nationally and internationally known figures. It is an hour by bus to San Jose and other important cities in the area. It is also near such tourist sites as the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reservation. |
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Courses of Study |
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The primary focus of this program is advanced level Spanish language and culture. Students may earn 12-15 credit hours in Spanish or other areas. Courses are regular UCR courses with Costa Rican students.
Courses taken by past participants include:
Historia Natural de Costa Rica
Problemas Ecológicos
Literatura Hispanoamericana
Literatura Espanola
Literatura de Costa Rica
Seminario de Realidad Nacional
Historia colonial de Centroamerica
Morfosintaxis Espanola
Comunicacion Oral
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Living Arrangements |
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Program participants will live with host Costa Rican families, providing one of the best means to improve language proficiency and to immerse the student in the daily life of Costa Rica. Families are carefully selected and ready to help with the adjustments American students have to make in another country. |
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Duration |
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This is a semester long program beginning in February and ending at the end of June. |
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Type of Program |
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The exchange program is based on an agreement between the University of Costa Rica and UNL that allows a reciprocal exchange of students. Exchange students pay regular instructional costs to their home institution and then swap places with the student from the host institution. The number of students selected to participate in the exchange varies from year to year and depends on the balance of the exchange.
Credits earned are transferable to UNL through department validation. UNL students remain eligible for most scholarships and other forms of financial aid that they normally receive.
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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This program is open to UNL students in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Previous Spanish language instruction at the 300 level or equivalent is required. Enrollment is in classes with native Spanish speakers. |
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When should I apply? |
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The deadline for application is October 1. Applications received after that date will be accepted as long as spaces are available. Applications are available at International Affairs or on the following website: www.unl.edu/iaffairs. You will need a Form A (bio-data), Form B (statement of purpose), Form C (two academic reference) and an official transcript. |
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Applications |
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You need the following Applications for this program :
Form A :: General Information
Form B :: Statement of Purpose
Form C :: References (Two)
Transcripts
These applications are available at the International Affair's website www.unl.edu/iaffairs
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How much will it cost? |
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Program cost for the program is approximately $4337 (resident) or $10,341(nonresident) for one semesterr. . This includes instructional costs, UNL fees, and health insurance. Not included: airfare from Omaha (estimated at $750) room and board (estimated $400 per month) and passport, books, and personal expenses.
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What about transportation? |
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A list of suggestions for student airfares is available from International Affairs. |
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What else will I need? |
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Passport pictures; passport and visa information; books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, 472-5358. |
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Can I get more information? |
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Complete course descriptions, more program information, and general books about Costa Rica are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, P.O. Box 880682, Lincoln, NE 68588-0682; 402/472-5358.
 Academics: Students should contact Harriet Turner (402) 472-3865. Email: hturner1@unl.edu for specific academic information about this program. Students should also discuss study plans with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: Contact a Study Abroad Financial Aid Adviser at Scholarships & Financial Aid, 17 Canfield, 472-2030 for information on applying and finding out if you can use your current scholarships and financial aid for study abroad .
For more information about Study Abroad Scholarships including Gilman, Boren and UNL scholarships check the website: www.unl.edu/iaffairs and contact your study abroad adviser.
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials or contact a study abroad advisor at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
Related Programs: Additional UNL programs in Spanish include summer and semester exchange programs with ITESM in Monterrey, Mexico, and at several universities in Latin America and Spain through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) of which UNL is a member. Study is also possible many Spanish-speaking countries through UNL affiliated providers such as ISA, CIEE, and IFSA-Butler. www.unl.edu/iaffairs for further information.
Contact :
Harriet Turner
Department of Modern Languages
1204 Oldfather
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0315
(402) 472-3865
E-mail: hturner1@unl.edu
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu
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