Study abroad through the Access and Achievement Program
Studying in Costa Rica provides opportunities to experience a country with a strong commitment to protecting its natural resources, all while exploring its volcanoes, beaches, rain forests, and cloud forests.
In addition to being a fantastic study abroad opportunity, AAP in Costa Rica allows an alternative way for students to finish their introductory Spanish language courses, which can be a barrier for many students. Students are immersed in another culture, forever changed, and are able to look upon their studies with a new perspective.
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What to expect
In your first week in Costa Rica, you will participate in an introductory trip to Heredia and/or tour a volcano and then will go through an orientation, which includes visits to the main cities, dancing lessons, and presentations on safety, health, and the impact of cultural shock. Before you attend classes you will take a placement exam to assess your language abilities in order to match you to language courses.
When you land in Costa Rica, your host family will be your first point of contact. They will welcome you into their home and allow you the chance to enrich your lives while also enriching their own lives!
Throughout the program, you will enjoy educational site visits throughout San Joaquin and Costa Rica.
"Immersing myself in not only the language but also the culture allowed me to explore a new aspect of who I am, and who I never imagined I could be." —Asuntha
"Seeing a different culture and being immersed in it changed me more than I can say. I am applying myself more in my classes today because of this experience." —Amaria