¡Study Abroad with Changó!
Costa Rica
ABOUT THE TRIP
Enjoy a month-long cultural immersion experience in Costa Rica! This trip offers 2 weeks of instruction in San José and 2 weeks of excursions in Limón. San José offers beautiful beaches, parks, and waterfalls as well as a series of academic and cultural events. In Limón, you will have the opportunity to visit beaches, witness sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, zip line over the forest, and learn about the banana plantations.
DETAILS
Dates: July 1st- July 31st, 2017
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Structure: 2 weeks in San José for classes, 2 weeks in Limón for excursions (potentially 1 week in Panama)
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Application: The application is due on October 31st, 2016 along with the first down payment of $500 (money order)
PRICES
The total cost of the trip is $3,500. Please note that students will be fully reimbursed if the university cancels. Otherwise, payments are non-refundable after the down payment. Students can also follow the payment plan listed below:
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Date: Payment Due:
October 31st, 2016 *Application & Down Payment $500
November 30th, 2016 $500
December 31st, 2016 $500
January 31st, 2017 $500
February 28th, 2017 $500
March 31st, 2017 $1,000
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STUDENT TESTIMONY
Myra Adu-Sarkodie had the opportunity to spend July 2014 immersed in Costa Rican culture. Upon reflection of her time there, Myra notes that, "Class was easy and events are fun. You will definitely notice that your Spanish improves IMMENSELY. I had a nice host family, but be sure to respect the culture. The people are friendly and you'll notice that they experience some of the same race issues as we do here in America." She highly recommends this trip to anyone who is interested. A video documenting her time there can be found below.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Spend a month in Colombia! During this trip, students will attend Spanish language and Afro-Colombian culture classes at la Universidad de Cali. Upon completion of the trip, students can earn a total of 6 credit. Participants will also have the opportunity to go on excursions and field trips, including a stay in San Basilio de Palenque, which is the first free maroon society in Colombia. Students will also visit Chocó, the location with the largest population of African descent in Colombia.
DETAILS
Dates: May 15, 2017- June 15, 2017
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Application: The application is due at 5pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 with a $100 application fee. The application materials can be downloaded by clicking the "DocX" buttons below.
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Eligibility: Each candidate must exemplify high academic achievement and a desire to enhance his or her proficiency in the target language and/or his or her understanding of the country's cultures. The candidate must have at least 6 credits of college-level Spanish or High School AP Spanish credits.
Contact: Dr. Clement Akassi- animankrindjaboclement@yahoo.fr
The total cost of the trip is $2,500. This price includes airfare, room and board, courses, excursions, and cultural activities. The students should make payments by certified checks to the order of: Universidad del Cauca. Please note that if a student is selected for the program, but must cancel for a personal reason, the payment will not be refunded. Students can also follow the payment plan listed below:
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Date: Payment Due:
February 3, 2017 *Application & Fee $100
February 28, 2017 $800
March 28, 2017 $800
April 28, 2017 $800
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PRICES
CUBA
ABOUT THE TRIP
The Department of World Languages and cultures, in partnership with EF College Study Tours, is organizing “Havana: Education, Daily Life & Afro-Cuban Cultures”, an educational and cultural program trip to Cuba, from June 20 to June 27, 2017.
From community centers to art studios, from La Habana to Matanzas, you will explore Havana’s culture, Matanzas’ Afro-Cuban Cultures, take a Spanish lesson/a dance lesson, discuss education policy, and even visit an organic farm. Each experience will give you a firsthand understanding of Habaneros’ and Afro-Cubans’ daily lives.
The program is open to ALL Howard University’s Students
Prerequisite: Two Semesters of Spanish, including classes taken before College (will earn up to 3 credits)
For more details, please, contact Dr. Clément A. Akassi, at animankrindjaboclement@yahoo.fr or at 240-481-3978.
DETAILS
PRICES
The total cost of the trip is $4,270. This cost includes round-trip airfare, accommodations, meals, a full-time tour director, and entrance fees.
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COSTA RICA
ABOUT THE TRIP
Enjoy a month-long cultural immersion experience in Costa Rica! This trip offers 2 weeks of instruction in San José and 2 weeks of excursions in Limón. San José offers beautiful beaches, parks, and waterfalls as well as a series of academic and cultural events. In Limón, you will have the opportunity to visit beaches, witness sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, zip line over the forest, and learn about the banana plantations.
DETAILS
Dates: This trip is not offered for Summer 2017.
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Structure: 2 weeks in San José for classes, 2 weeks in Limón for excursions (potentially 1 week in Panama)
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STUDENT TESTIMONY
Myra Adu-Sarkodie had the opportunity to spend July 2014 immersed in Costa Rican culture. Upon reflection of her time there, Myra notes that, "Class was easy and events are fun. You will definitely notice that your Spanish improves IMMENSELY. I had a nice host family, but be sure to respect the culture. The people are friendly and you'll notice that they experience some of the same race issues as we do here in America." She highly recommends this trip to anyone who is interested. A video documenting her time there can be found below.