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Language Requirement:	None
Courses Taught in:	English
Field of Study:	Education
Class Standing:	Sophomore
NC State Students Only:	No
Type of Enrollment:	Group
Service-Learning Opportunities:	Yes

Program Description:
Contact a Program Ambassador to find out more information about this program

 Recommended by the College of Education. Click for Study Abroad major-specific brochures: Education

It's not too late to apply! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2013. Apply now while spaces are still available!

Cultural Immersion in Costa Rica

This program is ideal for students in teacher education and for students in the NC Teaching Fellows program, but all others are welcome to apply.

Experience Costa Rica through the schools, economy, geography and culture. This immersion includes school visits, volunteering, co-op tours within the economic structure, home stay, and team building. Part of the experience includes residing at a research station in a part of the rain forest. 

Participants will grow as a community and appreciate the culture through first-hand experiences. There will be preparation seminars prior to departure and follow-up. 

The experience will include zip line tour, white water rafting and site seeing the natural beauty of Costa Rica. 

Participants will teach a mini-lesson and engage in cultural events. This experience is geared for first time participants to study abroad.

COURSE:

Students will be enrolled in the following course:

ED 496 (3 credits) for Undergraduates

This is a special topics course that can be used towards free elective credit.

Faculty Director:

Michael Clinkscales

Director, Teaching Fellows

michael_clinkscales@ncsu.edu

The University reserves the right to alter the program format and/or costs in case of conditions beyond its control. If the program is canceled or a student withdraws, a refund of program costs may not be available in all cases. Please refer to the Study Abroad Office Refund Policy for details. Contact us at: study_abroad@ncsu.edu

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2013	03/15/2013 **	Rolling Admission	05/13/2013	05/24/2013
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Students will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed