:: About Costa Rica
About the size of West Virginia and with a population of almost 4 million, Costa Rica is an example of conservation of natural resources and economic sustainability. Continue >> |
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:: The "Ticos"
Ticos is the common name Costa Ricans refer to themselves. More specifically, a Tica is a female Costa Rican and a Tico is a male. The name comes from a preference Ticos have / Continue >> |
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:: An attractive and productive destination
Many internationally recognized companies have been operating in Costa Rica since 1980. A great number of factors have contributed so that Costa Rica can / Continue>> |
WHAT WE DO
Visit Costa Rica is a study abroad provider agency dedicated to organize successful programs to prestigious universities worldwide Some of our clients are: Southeastern Louisiana University, Nicholls State University and University of West Florida. (poner links con lo de abajo) Our services provides custom made summer study abroad tours in business, administration, sociology and criminal justice, marine biology, culinary sciences, health management, Spanish, service learning, biodiversity and others. Services include first class specialized lecturers, visits to renowned transnational and Costa Rican industries, visits and lectures to public institutions, private and public universities, all the logistics of tourism related services and 24/7 assistance to students and staff. We customize each program according with the need and requirements of our costumers.
Our highly qualified and professional team has a solid group of permanent lecturers, specialized guides, and important contacts with political and economical figures that have enabled our students to meet with presidents (Dr. Abel Pacheco and Dr. Oscar Arias), the president of the Supreme Court of Justice, many members of the Costa Rican Congress, presidents and CEO’S of corporations and organizations such as the Industrial and Commercial Chambers, BAXTER, with public non-profit organizations such as CIDH, (Human Development International Center), CAATEC, LINCOS, ETC.
Currently Visit Costa Rica coordinates six study abroad programs during the Summer and two programs during the Spring and Fall semesters, as well as year around Spanish programs.
Our programs offer the opportunity for university students to enroll in challenging, interactive courses, enhanced by excursions, guest speakers, and tours. Study abroad adds an invaluable dimension to a student’s academic, cultural, and professional development. Firsthand experience of other countries and cultures provides a clearer understanding of ourselves, our own society and culture, our place in the global community, and our common human heritage. The overall objective of our programs is for students to learn as much as possible of the economic, cultural and social life of Costa Rica and its friendly, educated and polite people, that are always ready to see that foreigners enjoy their country, of which they are very proud. Awareness of these differences and similarities help develop a deeper understanding of the close relation with the American culture, its influence and differences.
A study abroad experience offers you many things
- Expand your boundaries as you connect with other people from various races, cultures, value systems, religions, lifestyles, customs, economic backgrounds, political beliefs, and life experiences.
- Be well prepared for a world that is becoming increasingly diverse.
- Give yourself an edge in a competitive job market. Professionals who are skilled and interested in working in environments other than their own are in demand in nearly every career field.
- Build your confidence, independence, and adaptability.
- Become well informed about current events and our complex world.
- Gain a better understanding of your own country and of yourself.
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