Spanish Language in Costa Rica

Learn Spanish in one of the most peaceful, beautiful countries in the world. Costa Rica is a unique country in Central America with 33 percent of its territory devoted to national parks and reserves. Through stays with host families, students will be immersed in both the language and culture of this nation. The course, taught by faculty at COSI, is open to students of all Spanish language levels. Students will earn 6 hours of credit for SPAN 198, SPAN 298, SPAN 398, or SPAN 598.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students.
  • “ It was challenging to the perfect degree. I realized I had to participate and work hard, but it was defintitely not too hard to handle. I was still very able to enjoy the country at the same time.” – Summer 2006 student.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Costa Rica.
Program cost
$3500
Dates of program
Session I: May 12 – June 9 (Depart US on May 12, depart San Jose on June 9)
Session II: June 2 – June 30 (Depart US on June 2, depart San Jose on June 30)
Session III: June 30 – July 28 (Depart US on June 30, depart San Jose on July 28)
Location
San Jose and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Course credit
6 hours of SPAN 198, SPAN 298, SPAN 398, or SPAN 598
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of the previous Spanish level
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Host families
Session I: Housing move-in day is May 12; check out is the morning of June 9
Session II: Housing move-in day is June 2; check out is the morning of June 30
Session III: Housing move-in day is June 30; check out is the morning of July 28
Faculty members
Classes are taught by COSI staff. A UM faculty or staff member will be in Costa Rica to serve as resident director.
Qualifications
18 years old, junior standing or above, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Ruth Maron
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4