San Jose, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, recognized for its scenic beauty and biodiversity, four kinds of tropical forest, beautiful beaches on both coasts, seventeen micro climates, 855 species of birds, 221 species of animals and 12 000 species of plants. These are just some of the natural assets of this small paradise.

• Intensive Spanish from beginning to advanced

• Specialized content classes taught in English and Spanish

Universidad Veritas: Arte, Diseño, Arquitectura

The Veritas programs are based on four week intensive Spanish modules which are offered throughout the year. Typically, they begin on the first Monday of the month. They also offer three month trimesters which combine three Spanish modules with one or more regular classes taught in English or Spanish.

• September 28 - December 18, 2009

• January 4 - March 26, 2010

Intensive Spanish. English-taught classes in business and economics, environmental studies, history and politics, arts and humanities. Spanish taught classes in literature and linguistics. Courses in architecture, advertising design, film & television, interior design, digital animation, photography and product design are available for those with advanced Spanish. The cost will be different for these classes which are with the Costa Rican students.

Undergraduate level only although graduate students may take the classes.

Five (5) per intensive Spanish class. The regular classes are normally three (3) credits.

Must be in Good Standing

Taught by Universidad Veritas staff.

Open

The semester fee for Fall 2009 is $5,370. This includes the enrollment fee and transcript, three Spanish modules, one elective class, instructional materials, airport pick-up, homestay, excursions and International Student ID Card. There is an additional cost for more modules or additional elective classes.

SIUC tuition for one credit, study abroad administration, passport, airfare and other personal expenses including lunch, local transportation and personal items. Lunches are available at the University's cafeteria for around $3

Most forms of regular financial aid will apply.

Participants live with host families. The homestay includes a single room, sheets, towels, pillow, blanket, cooking facilities, breakfast, dinner. A telephone is available, but students must purchase a local telephone card on arrival.

Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to Costa Rica and local transportation. Most families are within walking distance. Some are within a five minute bus ride.

Travel information: http://www.microsites.visitcostarica.com/

November 1 for Spring programs, March 1 for Fall program. Applicants may be accepted after these dates based on available space. At least six weeks before for summer programs.

Applications must be submitted to Study Abroad Programs.

studyabr@siu.edu