Tentative Program Dates: May 17 - June 1, 2026

Spanish 200 (Summer Term Costa Rica) is designed for students who have studied Spanish for 3 years in high school and wish to develop their language skills and cultural knowledge through classroom instruction with dynamic activities and interactive experiences to deepen students' knowledge of the Spanish language, Costa Rican history and culture, and cross-cultural abilities. With two weeks on-site in Costa Rica, students will see the direct relevance of course content through real-world language application, show their learning through practical, creative assessments, and cultivate their ability to be intercultural ambassadors.

Spanish 370 Seminar Abroad is structured around cultural themes and taught on-site with an instructor who has academic expertise in the region. Themes include creative expressions, music, gastronomy, urban culture, murals, literature, and art. Activities encompass lectures, guided tours of sites, and other cultural events. Students will continue to develop their language skills through class assignments and real-life experiences in the target language. Assignments include readings, oral presentations, and short essays. This course counts as an elective for the Spanish minor and major.

What is Included:

Accommodations, some meals, ground transportation, tips, international health insurance, and group activities.

What is NOT Included:

Airfare, tuition (3 credits), travel insurance, most meals, and personal expenses. 

Students are responsible for purchasing their international airfare to and from the program destination(s). Students should not purchase their flight until receiving specific instructions from the faculty leaders after December 1.

 **Passport Requirement** 

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Student with a Valid Passport: 

Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2025 to their enrollment forms.

Student without a Valid Passport

Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.

Application & Renewal Website: 

The routine processing time is currently up to 6 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2026, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2026. 

**Preparing for Travel** 

Travel and Entry Requirements: U.S. State Department Website: 

Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure. 

U.S. State Department Website: Costa Rica