Spanish Immersion Eperience

Program Description

Florida State University is proud to present a study abroad experience that combines cultural immersion with a high class education in Costa Rica. The ecosystems of this country are simply breathtaking and offer delights to thrill all nature seekers. This is a stable and peaceful country that welcomes visitors with a friendly culture, peaceful setting, and an impressive biodiversity. Study abroad with this program and go on group excursions to cultural events and sites while being immersed in a Spanish speaking environment. The famous Conversa Linguistic Center situated in Santa Ana will be where students attend lessons. Boost your language abilities while living in a quaint and welcoming town.

Highlights

Group activities and cultural excursions:

• Welcome lunch and farewell dinner
• Stay at the Pacific coast beach overnight
• Visit with iguanas and monkeys at the Manuel Antonio National Park
• Coffee tour with a lunch and comedy theater and lunch
• Hot springs and active Arenal Volcano excursion
• Pacuare River exciting white-water rafting adventure
• Thrilling zip line tour
• Relaxation at natural Hot Springs
• Rainforest overnight stay

* New opportunities or unexpected events may change plans.

What`s Included

FEE INCLUDES

•All registration fees
•All instructional costs for up to 7 credits
•Welcome orientation
•Housing with host family: breakfast & dinner at host home, snack & lunch at Conversa
•On-campus lodging at Conversa: breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks at Conversa
•Wireless internet at Conversa
•Program planned excursions
•Program planned group activities
•Full-time academic support
•Full-time administrative support
•Health Insurance
•International Student ID Card
•Scheduled group pickup at airport
•Airport exit tax
•IP T-shirt and travel water bottle

Not included: Round-trip international airfare; passport; food (except as noted); books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; university-assessed fees (e.g. per credit hour technology fee).