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@import url(/css/common.css); Argentina Australia Chile Costa Rica ... Job Openings Universidad de Costa Rica Location: Required GPA: Terms of study: Application deadlines: Program coordinator: San José 3.0 (4.0 scale) Semester 1 (Feb-July) Calendar year (Feb-Dec) Semester 2 (July-Dec) Academic year (July-July) October 15 for semester 1 and calendar year; April 1 for semester 2 and academic year Amanda Gordon Student Life The oldest and best known university in the country, Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) offers a wide range of subjects and faculties. More than 30,000 students attend UCR, and the university boasts a large international student community as well. The campus offers extensive sports facilities, arts venues, and beautiful grounds. Housing Each IFSA-Butler student studying at UCR lives with a carefully selected host family. Because most of the culture of Latin America revolves around the extended family, living with a host family is one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the culture and language of Costa Rica. The program fee includes three meals per day. Courses UCR offers a good variety of subjects and faculties and allows students to cross-register in different departments. Particularly strong are literature and social sciences. No matter which courses you pursue at UCR, you'll also take a required Spanish language course arranged by IFSA-Butler. All coursework is in Spanish.

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Costa Rica January 3-22, 2006 Exploring Society and Culture through Service-Learning Table of Contents Introduction Academic Program Accomodations Faculty ... Questions? To learn about other programs, click here To return to the Study Abroad Office Home Page, click here Introduction To return to the Table of Contents, click here Academic Program Course objectives include: To return to the Table of Contents, click here Accomodations Participants will be housed in shared accommodations in modest hotels. To return to the Table of Contents, click here Program Faculty To return to the Table of Contents, click here Program Cost The program fee of $2200 includes tuition, accommodations, breakfast, lunch on field and service trips and some dinners, transportation within Costa Rica and some required tours. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of application. The deposit will be refunded only if a student is not accepted into the program or should the program be cancelled. Scholarships The Study Abroad Office offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to attend winter term programs. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and

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86. Costa Rica - Vacation Rentals .com costa rica is racially diverse, which permeates the culture from its cuisine to its handicrafts to its music. Its European influence shows in its http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/Costa-Rica.html

#1 Vacation Rentals Directory Contact Owners Direct... Home List Your Rental Help Home Owner Login ... Costa Rica Our Costa Rica Vacation Rentals, Homes, Villas and Condos. Alajuela: Dominical: Golfito: Guanacaste: ... Tambor: Costa Rica Local Information and Area Highlights Travel to Costa Rica / Costa Rica Vacation Rentals The incredible flora and fauna diversity, the people, the beaches, and the landscape all converge on Costa Rica. Who could imagine that there would be so many reasons for booking your Costa Rica vacation rental early? Costa Rican Culture Probably the most pronounced feature of Coast Rican culture is its friendliness and hospitality, a great asset for vacationers. With a democracy government, standing out in Latin America, Costa Ricans love peace. Not having a military means that Costa Ricans can benefit from a higher standard of living. Costa Rica is racially diverse, which permeates the culture from its cuisine to its handicrafts to its music. Its European influence shows in its architecture and official language. Consider vacationing in Costa Rica to be able to really mix with the crowd and socialize! Costa Rica Key Areas The Northern Pacific region welcomes tourists with traditional demonstrations and those from folklore, with bull riding a popular one. Enjoy the wide variety and numerous beaches of white or gray sand, with various degrees of surf quality. Photography is a very common activity that captures the full range of landscape including caves, dry forests, and volcanoes. Guanacaste has superior dive sites, and the sportfishing not only caters to casual vacationers, but there also are a number of record-breaking tournaments held.

87. Costa Rica Homepage costa rica is located in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Panama to For this reason, it is an ideal location for language and culture study. http://www.rwc.uc.edu/overseas/CostaRicaHomepage.htm

Study Abroad: Costa Rica Course Offerings Program Profile Program Calendar RWC Study Abroad ... RWC Homepage Intercultura Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north. One of the most developed countries in Latin America, Costa Rica has long been famous for its tradition of peaceful democracy. Costa Ricans also enjoy the highest standard of living in Central America, a 95% literacy rate, and the greatest overall advancement in the social and economic spheres. For this reason, it is an ideal location for language and culture study. Intercultura, the base for the Raymond Walters College Costa Rican study abroad program, is located in the colonial city of Heredia, approximately 20 minutes by bus from the capital city of San Jose. Originally it was known as the city of flowers. The tranquility and natural beauty of the mountains is only a few minutes away. Applicants must be students in good standing and must enroll for the three credit hour course for participation in the program. In addition, students should be in good physical health and capable of substantial walking (several hours) in the course of a day. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 15 students. Expected costs are outlined on the

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Study Abroad: Costa Rica Study Abroad Program Information Courtesy of Studyabroad.com You may also wish to visit our Study Abroad in Costa Rica Portal Page CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101-4739 USA Phone : 1-800-40-STUDY Where: Monteverde When: Fall, Spring CIEE Study Center in Monteverde, Costa Rica : This program is designed for students with biology-related majors who have completed at least one year of introductory biology and one elective in ecology and seek intensive, sophisticated tropical field and course work in Costa Rica from both theoretical and taxonomic perspectives. All biology courses are taught in English. Curriculum Highlights: Independent study and research project, rural family homestay, extensive field trips to Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Spanish language courses, small class size allows for in-depth academic exposure. Setting Description: Costa Rica is the ideal location in which to study tropical biology and conservation. As a land bridge between North and South America, and with a unique geography and climate, Costa Rica offers a high biodiversity of both species and ecosystems. The country is the center of tropical ecology research and teaching in the Western Hemisphere and a model for the rest of the developing world in conservation; 20% of Costa Rica is composed of extensive national parks and biological reserves. Program Value: The CIEE fees for 2005?06 include tuition, housing, all meals, optional on-site airport meet and greet, on-site orientation, cultural activities (such as group dinners, local festivals), local excursions such as nature preserves and cloud forests throughout the Monteverde region, field trips including extended trips to the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Costa Rica, national park entry fees, scientific equipment, outdoor camping equipment, field house lab access, a comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and insurance.

89. EcoTeach - Student Education & Conservation We bring student groups, teachers and life long learners to costa rica on study tours that focus on the culture and natural ecology of costa rica. http://www.ecoteach.com/

Discover EcoTeach Committed to Conservation and Education EcoTeach Home Educational Expeditions Established in 1994, EcoTeach is committed to conservation, education and cultural awareness. We bring student groups, teachers and life long learners to Costa Rica on study tours that focus on the culture and natural ecology of Costa Rica. All our expeditions are led by Costa Rican naturalist guides By August of 2004, over 4000 students, teachers, families, and other life-long learners had traveled to Costa Rica to participate in EcoTeach programs. Groups came from as far as Canada and England. We are truly an international effort! EcoTeach's Expeditions combine a fast pace with conscientious involvement in local activities. We show our student visitors the wonders of Costa Rica, including its varied cultures, ecological zones, tropical rainforests, and animal life. On our , students work as members of a research team, helping scientists protect leatherback and green sea turtles.

90. Volunteerabroad.com Search Results- Volunteer Or Intern Abroad - Costa Rica costa rica Alajuela Province (Provincia de Alajuela) San Carlos costa rican culture is conservative and traditional and in the small town of San Carlos http://www.volunteerabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/10244

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91. Costa Rica Business Culture And Doing Business In Costa Rica Guides on business culture and doing business in costa rica. http://www.worldbiz.com/index.php/cPath/42

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92. Pre-columbian Art Gallery - Pre Columbian & Caribbean For Sale Objects from ancient South American cultures with particular emphasis on Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, Arawak and Taino Art from the Caribbean, and cast gold pieces from costa rica and Panama. http://www.precolumbianart4sale.com

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Learn Spanish in Costa Rica Deutsch Japanese Dutch ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS: The Boston Globe. THE SCHOOL Intercultura Language School offers a series of 18 courses designed by curriculum specialists, using interactive small groups in an environment of total immersion in Latin American culture. Classes are 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Our professors are university trained and credentialed to teach Spanish as a second language. We give all teachers further instruction on teaching in the context of total cultural immersion. Academic credit through several accredited US university programs is available (e.g.. USM, Austin College, and Duke University). CAMPUS LOCATIONS HOMESTAY A key element of our educational approach is the opportunity to stay with carefully selected Costa Rican families, matched to the needs of the student. The homestay includes two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) with supportive people who assist the student in daily interactions, and sometimes even help with homework! Students at the beach campus may choose to live either in local homestays or in shared accommodations at the luxury hotel.

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After classes and on weekends we offer a wide selection of activities, conducted in Spanish (the majority involve no extra charge). Students should check the notice boards in reception daily for times, sign-up sheets and specific information. We encourage all students to participate in as many activities as possible, as you will find they greatly enhance your understanding of, and connection to, the culture. These include: LATIN DANCE CLASSES: From Monday through Thursday you have the opportunity to participate in classes where you will learn salsa, merengue, cumbia and marcado, the most popular dances in Costa Rica. This enables you to go out to discos and dances with confidence and interact on a fun social level with Ticos. MONTHLY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR: COSTA RICAN COOKING CLASS: Once a week we teach students how to make typical Costa Rican dishes, a nice skill to take home and share with friends and family!

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COSTA RICA (Welcome) Cross-Cultural Solutions invites you to experience for yourself a place we call home. Our volunteers say they feel a world away, but somehow they also feel right at home. Why? Because Costa Rica is a land that is known for its beautiful landscapes and peaceful attitude. Our volunteers are greeted with open arms and smiles from the local people we call Ticos . The colorful dancing and music draws them in closer. I approach each volunteer as a new friend and as a kind of teacher, for them to find where they might be most useful and for them to learn about the community and the culture of my country. Hopefully you, too, will soon join us in saying, Jose Hernandez Country Director, Costa Rica Cartago Right in the heart of Costa Rica, Cartago is known as the center of history and religion. Cartago was the first permanent Spanish settlement in Costa Rica and was formerly its capital. Every August thousands of Ticos make their way to this peaceful city to visit La Basilica, a holy site for Catholics.

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Main Costa Rica About Us Contact Us Travel Services Real Estate Rentals Hotels Resorts ... Spanish Attractions National Parks Rainforest Jungle Volcanoes ... Bird Watching Information Travel Luxury Maps Weather ... About This Page Cultural Day Tours in Costa Rica Activities by Town ATV Tour Bird Watching Boat Tour ... Combo Tour Cultural Diving Eco Tour Fishing Hiking ... White Water Rafting Guaitil Pottery, Santa Cruz and Coope Tortilla Starting at: Adults: $49.00 / Children: $24.50 Locations: Flamingo Beach, Playa del Coco, Ocotal, Papagayo, Tamarindo, Liberia, Playa Conchal, Playa Grande. This exciting tour takes place as you arrive to Guaitil which is a small village located just outside Santa Cruz and is a primary center of Costa Rican folklore in this area. The people from Guaitil use local clays, natural dyes and wood burning ovens to produce ... Click here for more information The Perfect Combination CoffeeTour of Cafe Britt Starting at: Adults: $63.00 / Children: $48.00 Locations: San Jose. 10,000 performances and still going strong Learn about coffee in a fun and enchanting way. At the award-winning Café Britt CoffeeTour you can discover the secret of what transforms a ripe coffee fruit into a delicious cup of gourmet coffee. Professional actors guide ... Click here for more information Contact Us By Email Click Here for our online contact form.

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HOFSTEDE SCORES Countries Arab World Argentina Australia Austria ... West Africa * Description for each of Hofstede's Dimensions listed below Costa Rica is similar to many Latin American countries when analyzing Hofstede's Dimensions (see Latin America Hofstede Graph below). Costa Rica also ranks lower on masculinity (21) than other Latin countries (48) which indicates a low level of differentiation and discrimination between genders. In this culture, females are treated more equally to males in all aspects of society. This low Masculinity ranking may also be displayed as a more openly nurturing society.

100. The Tico Times Online Home Page 179 San José, costa rica, August 12 - August 18, 2005 covering news, business, tourism and cultural developments in costa rica and Central America. http://www.ticotimes.net/

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