Helpful Info

Interest Meeting Handouts

Important Note: Students who want to study on the Ashland University in Costa Rica Program must attend all four pre-departure orientation meetings.  They are January 30, February 27, March 27 and April 17 from 4:00-6:00 in Schar 140.

General Information
Academic Requirements (Syllabus)
Applying For/Renewing a Passport

Other Helpful Information

Safety while traveling in Costa Rica

• Safety and Study Abroad Handout
• U.S. Consular Information Sheet
• U.S. Department of State (Travel Abroad Information)

Newspapers

• The Tico Times (San Jose)
• La Nacion (San Jose)
  

Pre-approved flights for Summer 2011
Ashland University in Costa Rica Alums Speak Out

Expenses

Summer 2011:
4 Weeks: $2850      6 Weeks: $4225       8 Weeks: $5600

Included: Ashland University tuition, single room with a host family, 3 meals a day, international health insurance, and round-trip transportation from San Jose Airport to Santa Ana

Not Included: Passport ($135), pre-departure orientation textbook ($10), flight (approx. $800), spending money, and excursions

Early Childhood Education Majors: Students study on the traditional four week program.  During weeks 5 and 6, students have a two-credit field placement in a Santa Ana school and an afternoon language class.  The program is six weeks total and eight credit hours. 

In Costa Rica

Conversa Language Center
Calle 38, avenidas 3 y 5
San Jose, Costa Rica
Telephone: 1-888-669-1664
http://conversa.com/
E-mail address: info@conversa.com