The Study Abroad for Teachers in San José, Costa Rica program from the College of Education is a three-week summer program that costs only $2,850. The program will take place in Summer II 2024 from July 7 to 28. It is open to all undergraduate students in the College of Education. Students live in apartments and attend classes at LEAD UNIVERSITY. The program offers language and cultural immersion, hands on field experience at CEDES Don Bosco Bilingual School, and experiential learning opportunities. Students also participate in field trips to some of the country’s must-see areas, such as DOKA Coffee Plantation, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Irazú Volcano, and Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach. They also take some Spanish classes. Students will take EDTP 3312.262, which is on their degree plan, and obtain 3 credits. To apply for the program, click here to access the website. Apply now. There will be a meeting on Friday, January 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, for students who are interested in participating in the program. Here is the information for the meeting:
Link: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96423747722?pwd=bWJtM0t5dnE2MUVQcHlYdEt1ZXlNdz09
Meeting ID: 964 2374 7722
Passcode: 383390
Scholarship opportunities will be discussed during the meeting. The first one is the Texas Tech Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship. Applicants can start applying here.
For more information, contact the Program Director, Dr. Comfort Pratt, at c.pratt@ttu.edu or the Faculty Leaders, Dr. Delia Carrizales (delia.carrizales@ttu.edu) and Dr. Fernando Valle (f.valle@ttu.edu).