SUNY Geneseo: Heredia - Centro de Estudios Hispánicos de la Universidad Nacional
- Location(s): Heredia, Costa Rica
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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This program was designed to provide students needing to meet Spanish language requirements the opportunity to study the language in a full immersion setting. Spanish language courses at the advanced level are offered at the Centro de Estudios Hi... read more
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I learned so much about the language and culture of Costa Rica from this program. Being that my Uncle is Costa Rican, learning about where he comes from meant alot to me. This experience was completely worth while and I wish I could do it again! Elena P - SUNY - College at Brockport View Entire Review
I learned alot more about spanish and I think I am more advanced and yes It was worthwhile! Julie F - SUNY - College at Brockport View Entire Review
It was VERY worthwhile. I've gained knowledge of a different culture and people, and improved my spanish greatly. Devan Q - SUNY - College at Brockport View Entire Review
Spanish is very good now; I am much more conscious of how well off the US is compared to other countries; new appreciation for many different things Margaret G - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
I loved my time in costa rica and could have benefited from more time there, although I think going abroad for a semester somewhere may have been more helpful as far as practicing the language. Unfortunately the classrooms are not mixed and you are often with your american group in this program, but it is definitely what you ma... Elen D - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
It really improved my Spanish - it is now more of a second nature when I speak, and I feel more comfortable speaking in class. I gained a stronger cultural outlook and had a good experience, but it was not as intensive as I had hoped. I really enjoyed being able to travel throughout the country because I saw some beautiful sight... Jaclyn W - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
I learned a lot about culture and the language. It was 100% worthwhile! A student - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
I gained a deeper understanding of the Spanish language and learned a lot about the culture of Costa Rica. For these reasons it was definitely worthwhile. A student - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
I learned more about myself while I was there because I was exposed to various cultures (also traveled to Nicaragua and Panama) and because of the experiences I had. I also learned many things from my classes and my friends. I improved my Spanish immensely which is what I had anticipated from the beginning (and was determined ... A student - SUNY - College at Oneonta View Entire Review
It was an unforgettable, fantastic and at times challenging experience. Jessamyn P - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile.I want to definitely go back to Costa Rica again in the future. By observing in the elementary school, I'd even like to teach English there as a profession. I got to speak Spanish everyday and my Spanish comprehension and speaking has greatly improved. I thought that eveyone was going to live in shacks an... Tara S - SUNY - College at Geneseo View Entire Review
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This program was designed to provide students needing to meet Spanish language requirements the opportunity to study the language in a full immersion setting. Spanish language courses at the advanced level are offered at the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos of Universidad Nacional. The professors are experienced and fully accredited Universidad Nacional educators whose specialty is teaching Spanish as a second language. Students will study in Costa Rica for 6 weeks, for up to 7 credit hours.
Program participants receive one field trip included in the cost of the program that will complement the academic component of the program and enrich their experience of the culture of Costa Rica and the Hispanic world. These outings highlight different elements of Costa Rica, including its natural biodiversity, pre-Columbian heritage, Colonial past, religious tradition, arts and folklore.
