Summer
Summer Session
Session
Study Abroad: Costa Rica
Travel Dates
May 28th - June 11th
Peace and Conflict Resolution
This summer course combines pre-trip course-work with an unforgettable study abroad experience in Costa
Rica. Students will be based in the capital city of San José. There, they will learn about Costa Rican culture and
study the practice of peace in Costa Rica. Students will attend lectures on the history and economy of Costa
Rica, and will visit cultural sites and explore local customs. University instructors will give lectures on subjects
such as the history and economy of Costa Rica. Students will also visit associated governmental, non-profit and
educational institutions. In addition, students may participate in cultural activities and nature tours and visit a
sustainable coffee plantation, a cloud forest, indigenous communities, and museums.
by Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Panama as well as the
monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and study the
Transportation
Program Fee Includes the
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Meals
Breakfast and dinners with host
families are included. Students will be
responsible for lunches during their
stay and all meals on travel days or
outings.
Accommodation
Roundtrip airfare
Ground transportation to
and from airport
Transportation to and
from scheduled site visits
Lodging
Breakfast and dinner
(except travel days)
Health and emergency
assistance insurance
Entrance fees to several
museums
University visits
Program Fee Does Not
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Lunches
Passport & Visa applications
Excess baggage
Gratuities
Medical deductibles
Immunizations
Spending money
Personal travel /excursions
Program Fee
Tuition (3 credits)
$1960
See tuition schedule;
included if enrolled fulltime
and under maximum course
load
Personal travel, meals not
included, Personal
spending money
~$400
Estimated Total Cost
$2360
Center for International Education Northampton.edu/international
Call us at 610.861.4157
email us at international@northampton.edu
or Visit our website:
http://www.northampton.edu/campus-life-and-housing/study-abroad.htm