Modern Language Studies Abroad / MLSA: Study in Costa Rica at Universidad de Costa Rica
- Hosted at: Universidad de Costa Rica / University of Costa Rica
- Location(s): San Jose, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Internship, Intensive Language, Graduate Program
Modern Language Studies Abroad (MLSA)
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Modern Language Studies Abroad / MLSA: Study in Costa Rica at Universidad de Costa Rica
Modern Language Studies Abroad / MLSA: Study in Costa Rica at Universidad de Costa Rica
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The Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) was founded in 1814 as the University of Santo Tomás. The main campus, which is located in a section of San Jose called San Pedro, is where MLSA students at the UCR will study. It is surrounded by governmental ... read more
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Spanish skills, people skills, survival skills, self-confidence, and friends! A student - University of Memphis View Entire Review
I gained a better understanding for the culture. A student - Ouachita Baptist University View Entire Review
The experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained a much greater understanding of life in Costa Rica that I never would've been able to grasp without being there. The appreciation I got for the people and the country itself is hard to capture in words. Friends, language proficiency, and seeing places that were truly a once-in-a... Jeremy Parrott - Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus View Entire Review
I learned so much that it was amazing. I got to see the rainforest something iv always wanted to see. Checked it off my bucket list. Austin Stanislawski - Northland Pioneer College View Entire Review
I learned how to better speak a foreign language, and I gained lifelong friends! It was definitely worthwhile, and I am thinking about doing the program again next summer. Jadiana Perez - Northland Pioneer College View Entire Review
cultural knowledge Sabrina Semeria - Aurora University View Entire Review
I loved all of the cultural differences and I would love to go again! Karley C - Lakeland College View Entire Review
This trip was most definitely worthwhile for me. I gained so much cultural knowledge and competency. You really don’t realize how priveledged you are until you go somewhere outside of the country. I hope I am able to have this opportunity again. Kayla Cobb - Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus View Entire Review
Engagement with students outside of the class room. William O. Deaver, Jr. - Georgia Southern University View Entire Review
I learned independence. Sara Armstrong - University of Memphis View Entire Review
I learned a ton and experiences that will last me for the rest of my life. Dewayne Miles - University of Memphis View Entire Review
About
The Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) was founded in 1814 as the University of Santo Tomás. The main campus, which is located in a section of San Jose called San Pedro, is where MLSA students at the UCR will study. It is surrounded by governmental organizations, commercial banks, hotels, movie theaters, malls, primary, secondary and higher education schools, a large residential area and housing for diplomatic representatives and international organizations.
In the four-week program students take two courses for a total of 90 contact hours and six semester credits. Courses are taught in Spanish and focus on Spanish language, culture, linguistics and methodology. Courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate level. Students live with Costa Rican host families for a full linguistic and cultural immersion experience.
MLSA also offers custom internships in San Jose, Costa Rica.
In the four-week program students take two courses for a total of 90 contact hours and six semester credits. Courses are taught in Spanish and focus on Spanish language, culture, linguistics and methodology. Courses are available at the undergraduate and graduate level. Students live with Costa Rican host families for a full linguistic and cultural immersion experience.
MLSA also offers custom internships in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Intensive Language
Graduate Program
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish Language, Literature
Year Founded:
1992Website
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Modern Language Studies Abroad (MLSA) Scholarships
Awards for students who demonstrate a strong interest in study abroad in Spain or Costa Rica and who are pursuing a major or minor in Spanish.
Up to $500
Deadlines:
March 31 for Summer Programs
Guidelines/Requirements:
- Be pursuing a major or minor in Spanish and demonstrate interest in studying abroad in Costa Rica or Spain.
- Have been accepted into the MLSA program.
- Write an essay on "Why I want to Study Abroad." No minimum length required.
- Have a GPA of 3.30.
- Submit an official college transcript.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from one of your Spanish teachers.
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