COD/ICISP Summer
Study Abroad in Costa Rica
May 25 to June 25, 2016
About the Costa Rica Program:
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Co-sponsored by College of DuPage
and Illinois Consortium for International Studies and
Programs (ICISP)
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Four-Week Spanish Language and Cultural
Immersion Program since 1993
Full Language and Cultural Immersion
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Earn 6 to 7 Credits
– 3 or 4 credits for Language
(depending upon placement)
– 3 credits for Culture and
Civilization of Costa Rica
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Homestays in San José
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Cultural Excursions
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Pre-Departure Orientation
Studying at the Costa Rican
Language Academy (CRLA)
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All Levels of Spanish Language
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4-hour classes, M-TH
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Small class size
6-8 students per class
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Quality Instruction
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Experienced and friendly staff
Homestays
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2 Students per family
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Breakfast, dinner and
laundry included
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Complete language
immersion
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Experience daily life
in Costa Rica!
Costa Rica: “Pura Vida”
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Peaceful and prosperous nation
Pristine rainforests and abundant biodiversity
Rich culture and history
Ecotourism
Beautiful beaches
The Cultural Excursions:
Manuel Antonio National Park
Coffee Plantation
Banana
Plantation
National Theater &
Historic Museums
La Paz
Waterfall
Gardens
History &
Tradition
 Heredia
 Zarcero
 Cartago
Arenal Volcano
and Hot Springs
Irazú and Poás
Volcanoes
Explore
the Flora
Admire the
Fauna
Taste Costa Rica’s
typical foods
Experience
new adventures!
Study Abroad in Costa Rica
May 25 to June 25, 2016
COD Students: $2,999
+ tuition for 6 or 7 credits
ICISP Students: $3,099
+ tuition per your institution
Included:
*Airfare
*Room & Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
*Classes & Materials
*Cultural Excursions
*24 Hour Support
How to Enroll:
Complete an Application Packet
Available at College of DuPage
Field Studies/Study Abroad Office
Glen Ellyn campus: BIC 3509
Phone: (630) 942-2356
or online:
http://www.cod.edu/academics/field/studyabroad/costarica/
Financial Aid and Scholarships available
Application deadline: FEB 15, 2016
(Late applications accepted space permitting)
Want to find out more?
Contact information:
Co-Directors
Donna Gillespie
630-942-3513 gillespied226@cod.edu
John Paris
630-942-2064 parisj@cod.edu
*ICISP students contact your representative:
http://www.icisp.org/ICISP/directory.htm
COD/ICISP
Summer Study Abroad
in Costa Rica
May 25 to June 25, 2016
Come study abroad
with us! We look forward
to your application!
¡Gracias!
COD Summer Language Study
Abroad Programs:
China
 Costa Rica
 France
 Germany
 Italy
 Japan
 Spain
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http://www.cod.edu/academics/field/studyabroad/index.aspx