ICADS
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ICADS is a program provider offering 5 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, and Intensive Language abroad programs in 1 country such as Costa Rica.
Founded 25 years ago, the Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) is a center for study, research, and analysis of Central American social and environmental issues. We focus on economic development, politics, environmental studies, sustainable development, public health, women’s issues, education, human rights, and conservation.
We offer four categories of programs: three distinct Study Abroad programs through which students can earn academic credit toward their university degree; a Summer Internship program; intensive Spanish language courses designed to immerse students in the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan contexts; and we also work with universities to create customized short-term programs.
Further information on our history, mission, university partners, and our programs can be found on our website at https://www.icads.org/!
Study Abroad with ICADS
"Yes. I was a lot more comfortable speaking spanish than before. "
Eve Gardner Edinboro University
"I learned so much about Latin America, specifically Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and the way that I as a U.S. citizen affect people living here. I was able to make connections with material from previous courses in Spanish, sociology, political science, religious studies, psychology, biology, environmental science, and much more. T..."
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I learned a lot about myself as a teacher and a student, it was absolutely worthwhile! :) "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"I gained an appreciation for and an understanding of an alternative lifestyle. I improved my language skills. "
A student St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Absolutely. I will never have that experience again in my life, and I know now that Spanish is definitely something I want to continue to use, and will use in my profession. It was truly an eye-opening experience, and one that I would never give up. "
Sarah E St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Costa Rica has absolutely radically impacted my life. I fell in love with the fishing island and the lifestyle there, to the point where I have altered my post-graduation plans and life goals. Costa Rica also impacted my cultural awareness, making me aware of my own ethnocentrism and better able to compare American culture with ..."
Rebecca W St. Mary's College of Maryland
"It was definitely worth it; ICADS was amazing, and I feel like I gained so much independence and understanding of another culture. It also gave me the opportunity to have an amazing medical experience I could never have had as an undergrad in the US (putting in stitches, etc). "
Abby V Rice University
