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Study abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica
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Study and explore the language and culture by selecting courses ranging from four levels of Spanish to ecological and Latin American studies, and participating in volunteer and internship opportunities.
Take advantage of outdoor recreation by taking a selfie with a sloth on the Caribbean coast, and explore the vast rainforest, volcanoes, nature reserves, and other beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips.
Immerse yourself in the local culture by practicing your Spanish by spending time with local students.
Enjoy the benefits of easy access to the cultural, historic, and urban highlights of the capital city, San Jose, and the Pacific Ocean.
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What's included
Tuition and fees
Housing information assistance
Personalized pre-departure advising
Visa guidance
Parental support and advisement
Scholarship advising and assistance
Transcript assistance
Student health insurance
Local travel resources, tips, suggestions
24-hour emergency support
And more...
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Instruction
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Terms available
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Credit-earning options
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English
Spanish |
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Yearlong |
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Undergraduate |
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| USAC is an award-winning nonprofit international education provider. Since 1982, USAC has provided affordable, valuable study abroad programs that enable you to enhance your academics while providing opportunities and lessons that build interpersonal, time-management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will aid in your career development. |
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Pace's Partner Application Process:
Steps to Study Abroad
APPLY TO STUDY ABROAD THROUGH PACE
First, apply for your chosen study abroad program through Pace (via the blue "Apply Now" button) prior to the application deadline (March 15), and wait to be notified by Education Abroad of your approval to study abroad. Pace academic credits for study abroad will only be awarded to students who have applied and been accepted to study abroad by Pace Education Abroad.
NEXT, APPLY TO THE FOREIGN HOST INSTITUTION
Apply to the foreign host institution directly, only after being accepted to study abroad by Pace. Follow the instructions sent to you by the Pace Education Abroad office on how to apply to your specific program, which you will receive after you apply through Pace. Once you have been approved to study abroad by Pace, apply to USAC here:
Online application.
Pace's Study Abroad Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: March 15
- Spring Semester: September 20
USAC Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: May 15
- Spring Semester: October 15
When selecting courses for USAC, you’ll need to seek Course Equivalency approval from a Pace Department Chair, which could take some time, and your academic advisor. Read more about the
process of obtaining Pace academic credit for courses taken abroad.
USAC Costa Rica's course catalogue can be found here:
Heredia Courses.
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Pace resources for you:
- Study Abroad FAQs: If you have more questions about studying abroad while at Pace, review these Pace study abroad FAQs.
- Academic FAQs: If you have more questions about academics related to study abroad, review these Pace FAQs.
- Financial FAQs: If you have more questions about the cost of study abroad, financial aid, and scholarships, review these Pace FAQs.
- Pace tuition and fees, including a $100 Study Abroad Fee are billed to the student account.
- Room charges are the responsibility of the student and are paid directly to the host institution.
- Out-of-pocket expenses (airfare, meals, local transportation, etc.) are the responsibility of the student.
- All federal and state financial aid apply during the semester abroad. Up to $12,500 of institutional financial aid (Pace scholarships/grants) applies to the semester abroad. (Portability of Pace institutional aid is limited to 2 semesters, and Pace tuition remission does not apply.)
ENSURE YOU ENROLL IN ENOUGH CREDITS DURING YOUR SEMESTER ABROAD!!
A minimum of 12 U.S. credits is required during a semester abroad.
