Live, Learn, Labor: Latin-America

The core of this program includes a tour of different regions of Costa Rica. Students will engage in site visits to International and local business enterprises, sustainability initiatives, cooperatives, eco-tourism initiatives, U.S. and Costa Rican government offices, and historical and cultural sites; and will attend guest lectures by area specialists. Students will experience language and cultural immersion via daily study of Business Spanish and homestays. Program logistics, housing, Spanish language courses and student support will be provided by CPI, a well-established language institute in Costa Rica that works with a number of US institutions to provide quality study abroad programs.

Rollins College offers two tracks for the Latin-American Business Environments summer program in Costa Rica:

Latin-American Business Environments: is designed for students interested in business and Latin-America who wish to spend two and a half weeks in Costa Rica studying business and earn 4 credits.
Internship Extension: offers INB majors the change to participate in an intensive, full-time five-week internship for 4-credits after the conclusion of the 4-credit INB course.

2013 Cost for INB Course Only: $3860*
Two and a Half Weeks, Four Credits

Program fee includes: tuition and program administration, housing, most meals, activities and excursions, on-site transportation and health and emergency insurance.

Estimated Additional Costs Not Included in the Program Fee:

Airport transfers in the US: Costs will vary
Airfare: Estimated at $350-$400
Additional Meals: Estimated at $150
Personal expenses and departure tax: Estimated at $100
Souvenirs and entertainment: Costs will vary
Visa (if necessary): Costs will vary

2013 Cost for INB Course plus Internship: $4750*
Eight Weeks, Eight Credits

Program fee includes: tuition and program administration, internship placement and supervision, housing, some meals, activities and excursions, on-site transportation and health and emergency insurance.

Estimated Additional Costs Not Included in the Program Fee:

Airport transfers in the US: Costs will vary
Airfare: Estimated at $350-$400
Additional Meals: Estimated at $400
On-site Transportation during internship: Estimated at $400
Personal expenses and departure tax: Estimated at $150
Souvenirs and entertainment: Costs will vary
Visa (if necessary): Costs will vary

*Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students and current exchange rates. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

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