University of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
The Program:
4 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSES:
Summer: June 30-July 30, 2006
Winter: December 17-January 9,2007
Universidad de Costa Rica provides an excellent academic and educational program. It offers courses for all levels of Spanish language: beginning, intermediate, advanced; composition, conversation, culture, civilization, linguistics, methodology in how to teach Spanish; and many courses in literature (theater, novel, poetry).
The UCR is considered the most prestigious university in Central America. The main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, one of the best neighborhoods on the east side of San Jose.
The Setting:
 
Financial Aid:
All outside financial aid that a student is currently utilizing
may be applied toward the cost of the semester study program.
Ouachita allows a student to use 50% of Ouachita issued scholarships
(with the exception of work-study aid).
Requirements:
- Second semester freshman classification at the time of selection
- Good standing with the University
- Written approval from the Dean of the school of the student's
major
Application:
The application deadline for study during a fall semester is March 1. For study during a spring semester, the deadline is October 1.
For more information on the University of Costa Rica please visit http://www.ucr.ac.cr/ or www.mlsa.com
Obtaining a Visa:
COSTA RICA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. For stays exceeding 90 days, apply for an extension within the first week of visit with the Costa Rican Immigration Department and, after 90 days, obtain an exit visa. For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Costa Rica, 2112 S St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/328-6628) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/380-7915), GA (770/951-7025), FL (305/871-7487), IL (312/263-2772), LA (504/581-6800), NY (212/509-3066) or TX (713/266-0484). Internet: costarica-embassy.org
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