Spanish Trip to Costa Rica!

Alexis Derr Start Date: Jan 3, 2020 - End Date: Jul 2, 2020
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Costa Rica

My Travel Story

by: Alexis Derr Start Date: Jan 3, 2020 - End Date: Jul 2, 2020
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
The purpose of the WOLC Costa Rica Study Abroad is to contribute to the education of truly global individuals by conducting a program in which SHSU students and faculty come together as a community of scholars to study the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture and to interact with the Costa Rican community on a formal as well as informal level. Students take Spanish courses that enhance their language skills, bringing them to a higher level of competency, but especially in their speaking skills. Besides classroom instruction, students are provided with opportunities for spontaneous conversations because they live with host families in the small community of Santa Ana. In addition, classes are held at the beautiful campus of CONVERSA, whose staff also constitutes a supportive community where students feel free to practice their Spanish in a non-threatening environment.
I’ve been working really hard to finally finish college. This is a fantastic opportunity for my to finish my Spanish credits while also studying the people and culture of Costa Rica. We will be learning in a campus with other students and colleges as well as off campus learning excursions. We will get to learn how many of the products coming out of Costa Rica are made and also take a three day weekend through the forests!
  • Costa Rica