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Language in San José, Costa Rica (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
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Program Type: Direct Enrollment Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Mari Keyser
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.5 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: Yes Open to graduate students: Yes
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. Language in San Jose Session Choice
        d. Student Photo Upload
        e. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        f. 1 General Recommendation
        g. Authorization to Release Student Information
        h.  Student Conduct Verification
        i.  Financial Aid Questionnaire

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



Program Ratings:
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Academic Experiences:
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Cultural Experience:
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Program Reviews:
Summer - Two Months 2012 Participant
The intensive language summer program was well taught and I felt that it allowed me to achieve all my language goals. The program also offers a high level of independence for students. For me this meant that I was able to learn how to manage a lot of new cultural and practical situations on my own, which was very rewarding.

Summer - Two Months 2016 Participant
I learned that I should have budgeted how much spending money to have each week. Some weeks I would spend a ton of money, and other weeks I would be stingy and not spend a dime. I should have figured out a plan for how much to spend. I also learned that the worst thing you can do when going to a different country where English isn't spoken is be afraid or embarrassed about your communication skills. Everyone understands that you're speaking a foreign language, and I met too many people who didn't make as many connections because they were too self-conscious about their ability to communicate and interact with others.

Summer - Two Months 2016 Participant
My favorite part of the program was meeting and hanging out with international students and ticos. The people I met were amazing, especially my host family. The professors and other students in the program were great and made the experience truly excellent.

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This program is currently not accepting applications.