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  • Locations: La Fortuna, Costa Rica; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica; Monteverde, Costa Rica; Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica; San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Cost: Winter Break
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Break 2027 09/15/2026 09/30/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Mari Keyser
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: NO Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity: 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. 1 Recommendation
        e. Authorization to Release Student Information
        f. Student Conduct Verification
        g. Financial Aid Questionnaire

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



Program Ratings:
Overall Experience:
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Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4 5
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Overall Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4 5
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Program Reviews:
Winter Break 2025 Participant
I learned I liked to travel and try new foods and experiences even though it seemed scary.

Winter Break 2022 Participant
This program was great for students from all studies. If you are looking to practice Spanish, learn more about biology, study more about indigenous tribes, or learn more about other governments this program can teach you that and so much more. It can maybe even uncover paths that you hadn't though of previously.

Winter Break 2023 Participant
As an Indian who grew up in America, I learned about the beauty in connecting with others through diversity and sharing my heritage. I also learned how to be inclusive of the environment and the concept of ecotourism. For future students, be open to all experiences and be prepared to have money for souvenirs, because they are all worth it and hand made! Be prepared to expand your mental and physical boundaries in the most positive way possible! Also, you may stay in touch with the people you traveled with after the study abroad experience just as I did! The connections are amazing and life lasting.

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