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Architecture in Costa Rica (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Share
  • Locations: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; Monteverde, Costa Rica; San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Winter Break
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Renee Frias
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Open to graduate students: YES
Program Description:

Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities

 

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.  


        a.  Statement of Purpose
        b. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        c. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        d. Authorization to Release Student Information
        e. Student Conduct Verification
        f. Financial Aid Questionnaire

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



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Program Reviews:
Winter Break 2024 Participant
For architecture students, I would say that the site visits and popular attractions we visited were extremely helpful and informative. We visited several amazing examples of architecture, includes homes, hotels, and businesses. We visited areas around Costa Rica that attract many tourists, such as San Jose's mini "China Town". We also visited many nature/animal conservatories and scenic areas like waterfalls, volcanoes, and even coffee bean farms. Visiting these places really opened my eyes to different styles of design that are utilized in different ways throughout the world, and how important the intertwinement of nature and buildings is in Costa Rica.

Winter Break 2024 Participant
My favorite part of this program was being able to travel a variety of places within Costa Rica and explore all the different types of architecture. I got to see how each providence had similar yet different styles, and how ventilation was so crucial in design.

Winter Break 2024 Participant
I recommend enjoying each day and speaking up if something in particular interests you since the tours are very flexible and cater to your wants and needs.

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This program is currently not accepting applications.