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Students International Menu Discover Your Calling Where We Serve Costa Rica DR - Jarabacoa DR - Santiago Guatemala Nicaragua Who We Are Events Serve With Us APPLY | LOGIN Donate Now Menu Discover Your Calling Where We Serve Costa Rica DR - Jarabacoa DR - Santiago Guatemala Nicaragua Who We Are Events Serve With Us apply | login Donate Now Rigorous Academics + Spanish + Meaningful Vocational Ministry + Christian Mentoring + Adventure + Travel apply now Study Abroad in Costa Rica Students International (SI) is providing a transformative opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica and to volunteer in Christ-centered ministry + service sites related to personal academic and vocational interests. Gain hands-on experience in fields like: Sports, Women’s Health and Fitness, Women’s Social Work/Microfinance, Tutoring/Education, Boys and Girls Club, Creative Arts Workshop and much more. Apply now Travel Experience various cultural and historical treasures in Costa Rica through frequent excursions. These are subject to change, but often include beaches, eco-parks, and national parks. Calendar In-Country Orientation Intensive Spanish Weekend Excursions Ministry Sites Debriefing Housing & Meals Live with carefully selected host families. Build relationships with them and learn from their culture. Try a variety of local foods for breakfast and dinner and packed lunches. SI works to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice. In collaboration with Crown College SEMESTER ABROAD COSTA RICA PROGRAM DETAILS Cost: $9500 + Airfare SEMESTER | 14 WEEKS | 16 – 18 CREDITS Trip Information The Fall Term runs from late August to early December. The Spring Term runs from early January to early May. Orientation + Team Building – Weeks 1-3 Intensive Language school – Week 4 Outreach – Week 5-7 Intensive Language school – Week 8 Outreach – Week 9 – 13 Debrief + Return Home – Week 14 STI 315 Mission in Latin American Contexts | 4 credits A survey of the biblical and theoretical basis for Christian mission with a special focus on the church’s ministry to the poor. Major attention is given to key paradigms for mission and their application to the students’ ministry practicum context. Drawing on students’ experiences in their ministry sites, this course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. Special attention is given to Latin American perspectives on ministry and unique aspects of ministering in Latin American contexts. STI 321 Peoples and Cultures of Costa Rica | 4 credits Pura vida” (pure life or full life) is a common phrase used in many contexts in Costa Rica. In this class, offered completely in Spanish, students will explore the pura vida of Costa Rican culture with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of this Central American nation along with issues of race, immigration, class and family relationships that are unique to the country. Course sessions will be led by Costa Ricans with expertise in each of these areas and students will make visits to various sites of cultural significance. STI 399 International Internship in Costa Rica | 3 credits The internship entails acquisition of knowledge of the Hispanic culture and application of Spanish communication skills in authentic contexts through service work in Spanish-speaking communities. Spanish | choose two classes from any level | 6-8 credits Choose from beginning to advanced courses. Receive personal instruction at language school. Elementary Spanish I | 3 credits Elementary Spanish II | 3 credits Intermediate Spanish I | 3 credits Intermediate Spanish II | 3 credits Advanced Spanish Abroad | 3 credits Spanish Conversation and Composition | 4 credits Literature and Culture of Spanish America | 4 credits Advanced Spanish Grammar and Communication | 4 credits "I would encourage everyone I know to have an experience like this because it will change you." SUMMER PRACTICUM COSTA RICA PROGRAM DETAILS Cost: $3900 + Airfare Optional $300/Credit Hour* SUMMER | 12 WEEKS | optional choose 0-11 CREDITS Trip Information Get a taste of Full-time missionary work for an entire summer. You’ll wear a million hats, but your main job will be to assist the missionary staff in whatever way you can–organizing evening activities, leading excursions, leading Bible studies, leading worship, leading prayer, and translating. You’ll help lead at the ministry site you selected to serve in while also completing the credits for the courses you choose to enroll in. Spanish language courses and ministry theory courses will supplement and enrich your experience in the ministry sites. If that sounds like a lot, it is…but it’ll be a summer you won’t forget and God will do something amazing through your time serving with us. Choose up to One | 3-4 Credits International Internship in Costa Rica | 3 credits Mission in Latin American Contexts | 4 credits (In Spanish) Transformational Development | 3 credits Spanish | Choose up to Two Classes from any Level | 3-7 Credits Choose up to 2 from beginning to advanced courses. Receive personal instruction at language school. Elementary Spanish I – 3 Credits Elementary Spanish II – 3 Credits Intermediate Spanish I – 3 Credits Intermediate Spanish II – 3 Credits Advanced Spanish Abroad – 3 Credits Spanish Conversation and Composition – 4 Credits Literature and Culture of Spanish America – 4 Credits Advance Spanish Grammar and Communication – 4 Credits Why Study Abroad?​ A semester abroad is a life-changing opportunity to be immersed in a new culture. Taking an extended period of time i.e., a semester, the summer, a year, provides cultural exposure that cannot be matched in a short-term visit. Students learn about customs, beliefs, language, history, and day to day life through experiencing them firsthand. They come away with a new understanding of different backgrounds and worldviews. Integral to learning about a new culture is language learning. Students will have opportunities every day to practice and make mistakes without judgement. Opportunities are found in ministry sites, with host families, and day to day interactions. Living independently, students will learn problem solving skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. Students will have the opportunity to navigate Desamparados and surrounding cities if they choose to do so. Through ministry site and language class students can fulfill language, cross-cultural learning, and internship degree requirements. Taking extended time out of one’s studies back home” can be extremely rewarding both personally and academically. Some would say it is an unforgettable experience to cherish forever! But we’ll let you decide. Come see if Students International’s Study Abroad Program could be a good fit for your institution! Our academic vision trips are a great way for faculty to see the ministry first-hand and what it looks like to send students on a semester abroad. The cost of a vision trip is just airfare and Students International will cover all of your in-country costs while on the vision trip. Contact Us "The experience is very wholistic and is stretching in so many good and yet challenging ways." Got Questions? We’re ready to help! Contact us at goabroad@stint.com APPLY NOW Students International PO Box 990, Visalia, CA 93279, USA (559) 627-8923 Home Discover Your Calling Where We Serve Who We Are Serve With Us Donate Apply Login Discover Your Calling Types of Trips Types of Ministry Sites Helping Without Hurting Where We Serve Costa Rica DR - Jarabacoa DR - Santiago Guatemala Nicaragua Who We Are What We Do Statement of Faith Where We Work Staff and Board Ways to Serve Contact Us Short-Term Trips Study Abroad Global Bridge Internships Summer Staff Full-Time Staff Donate Where Needed Most Outreach Participant Staff and Sites Projects More Ways to Give Resources Privacy Policy Check out Our Blog → Copyright ©...