Here's a great study abroad opportunity - info below, plus the flyer here.
Be part of a community: Study in Costa Rica this spring 2012!
--> Apply by October 20, 2011
--> Study abroad for less than the cost of studying at Illinois for a semester
Instituto San Joaquin de Flores, Costa Rica
* Boost your Spanish and learn about Latin America in a calm and friendly community, minutes away from San José
* Study abroad with other UIUC students on your program and in your classes
* Attend a school with small class sizes, engaged instructors, and a strong support network
* Connect with the San Joaquin community by living with a host family and volunteering
* Estimated total cost of program attendance = $12,700; Illinois in-state cost of attendance = $14,372
* 14 language and culture courses -- All pre-approved for Illinois Spanish credit and easily transfer back to Illinois:
- Latin American Music and Film, History of Central America, Conservation and Ecotourism
- Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition, Cultural Analysis, Linguistics, Business Spanish
- Conversation: Community-based Learning
> Optional course that blends time in class with volunteering in a community organization
Learn more:
* Read about the program online: Instituto San Joaquin de Flores
* View the attached brochure
* Email Brandon, the program coordinator, at lanners - at - illinois.edu
Application requirements for the program:
* Spanish language: completed Illinois SPAN 141 (or equivalent) or 4 high school years prior to start of the program
* One recommendation from a TA, professor, or academic advisor (does not need to be Spanish language)
* Personal essays in English and Spanish
* Official transcript and copy of passport (or passport application)
* Minimum GPA is 2.5