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  • Locations: San Ramon, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 11/01/2023 ** Rolling Admission 01/12/2024 05/10/2024
Fall 2024 04/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2024-2025 04/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Madison Barnes, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Madison Barnes, College of Engineering: Brian Poepsel, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Megan Hull Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours Area of Study: Anthropology, Biology, Business (Economics), Dance, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Health Science, Humanities, Plant Science, Political Science, Spanish
Program Duration: 4-8 Weeks, Academic Year, Semester Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Language Courses Offered: Yes Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: $385/any term, STAB Scholarship Housing Options: Homestay
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (USAC); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
 
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San Ramon
 
Study in San Ramon, Costa Rica

 
  • Study upper-division science courses in an ideal location for ecology, biology, and health science majors who also want to develop their Spanish language skills. Small class sizes and many opportunities for fieldwork, independent research, internships, and/or volunteering complement the classroom experience.
 
  •  Get hands-on experiential learning about local flora and fauna in field study courses.
 
  • Explore interesting, beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips.
 
  • Enjoy a small-town atmosphere with easy access to the best of Costa Rica: cultural, historic, and urban highlights as well as the Pacific coast.

     
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Quick Details
 
Available Terms
Two summer sessions 
Fall or Spring semester  
Yearlong  


Programs Of Study

Spanish Language, Latin American Culture, Life and Sciences

Language of Instruction
English /Spanish

 
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