Costa Rica Heredia. Spanish Language, Ecological, and Latin American Studies Fall 2014 / Spring 2015

Costa Rica Heredia Spanish Language, Ecological, and Latin American Studies Fall 2014 / Spring 2015 Photo Credit: Samantha Millspaugh Photo Credit: USAC Costa Rica Host University: Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica USAC Specialty Program: US credit Semester credits:12-18 Maximum program enrollment: 65 students Language of instruction: English Spanish Minimum GPA: 2.5 Deadlines: Fall semester and Year: June 15 Spring semester: November 1 Program Highlights: Enjoy easy access to the cultural, historic, and urban highlights of the capital city, San José, and to the Pacific Ocean Select courses ranging from four levels of Spanish to ecological studies Explore interesting and beautiful areas of Costa Rica on field trips Participate in clubs and organizations at the university Practice your Spanish by spending time with local students Explore other parts of Costa Rica and neighboring countries on the optional tours Join tours to the Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama; Northern Costa Rica and Southern Nicaragua; or the field study to Cuba Find more information: usac.unr.edu/study-abroad-programs/costa-rica/heredia Updated 11/18/13 Call toll-free: 1-866-404-USAC Apply online at http://usac.unr.edu 51

Calendar Heredia, Costa Rica Occasionally dates need to be changed; please visit the USAC website for updates. Application deadlines: Fall semester and Year: June 15; Spring semester: November 1. Please apply early to ensure a space. Programs may fill to capacity prior to the application deadline; however, late applications will be accepted if space is available. Fall Semester 2014 Spring Semester 2015 August 15 Departure from the US on optional group flight Arrival in Heredia Move into housing August 16 Mandatory orientation Walking tour of the Universidad Nacional and Heredia August 18 Courses begin August 23 Field trip Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Sept 27-Oct 2 Optional Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour Sept 27-Oct 4 Optional Cuba Field Study November 1-2 Field trip Monteverde Cloud Forest December 3 Last day of classes December 4 Final examinations Program end date December 5 Move out of housing Open return Students establish their own date of return January 16 Departure from the US on optional group flight Arrival in Heredia Move into housing January 17 Mandatory orientation Walking tour of the Universidad Nacional and Heredia January 19 Courses begin January 24 Field trip Café Britt and Los Chorros Waterfalls Feb 28-March 5 Optional Northern Costa Rica and Southern Nicaragua Tour Feb 28-March 7 Optional Cuba Field Study March 14-15 Overnight field trip Arenal Volcano and Hanging Bridges March 30-April 4 Spring break May 13 Last day of classes May 14 Final examinations Program end date May 15 Move out of housing Open return Students establish their own date of return WHY STUDY IN heredia? The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Latin America. Through formal coursework and personal interaction with the host culture, you will greatly expand your language skills and knowledge of Costa Rican society. Heredia, located just outside San José, offers the excitement of living near the capital city but with a more calm and relaxed atmosphere. Costa Rica as a whole is well known for its extraordinary natural beauty preserved in its many national parks and reserves which you will have the opportunity to discover firsthand. The Heredia program offers three diverse academic areas: Spanish Language, Ecological Studies, and Latin American Studies. The intensive language approach allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester to meet Spanish minor or major requirements. You may choose to stay for one semester or a full year and complement your language curriculum by taking courses in literature, political science, economics, history, art history, biology, ecology, and dance. However, the academic courses are only part of the value of the program. Participation in formal and informal activities also provides valuable learning experiences and interaction with the local culture. These activities include cultural events, village festivals, and field trips around San José, to the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the rain forest, nature reserves, and to parliament and governmental agencies. The program also offers a field study course focused on Latin America and its cultures. Taking this field study course gives you the opportunity to explore Costa Rica and its culture, environment, and contemporary issues on a deeper level outside of the classroom. RESIDENT DIRECTOR AND ON-SITE SUPPORT The Heredia program has a Resident Director who is responsible for the USAC office abroad and the overall operations of the program: securing appropriate student housing, hiring outstanding faculty, organizing exciting field trips and optional tours, and overseeing your general well-being. Dr. Carlos Salas, a Costa Rica native, is the Resident Director for the Heredia program and is an eighteenyear veteran of USAC. Carlos earned his PhD from the University of Kansas and is fluent in Spanish and English. He will meet the group flight at the airport, take you to your housing, and provide the mandatory on-site orientation. He and the USAC staff Program Assistants Carlos (Carlitos) Oviedo and Dahalma Villalobos provide support and resources while you are on the program. Carlitos is working on a Master s degree in Exercise Physiology at Universidad Nacional and was an exchange student in Torino, Italy. Dahalma got her Master s in Business Administration and did her undergraduate studies in Marketing, both at Universidad Interamericana of Costa Rica. Resident Director Dr. Carlos Salas with Program Assistants Dahalma Villalobos and Carlos Oviedo Heredia AND costa rica Costa rica Capital: San José Language: Spanish Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC) Heredia Population: 320,000 Distance from San José: 5 miles Distance from the Pacific: 49 miles Heredia is a colonial city nestled in the foothills above San José the capital of Costa Photo Credit: USAC Costa Rica 52 Visit USAC online at Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram: studyabroadusac

Photo Credit: Kelly Corrigan Photo Credit: Kelly Corrigan Photo Credit: Megan Jackling Heredia offers the best of both worlds: a small, comfortable community plus all that city life offers, with easy access to more rugged adventures. Rica. Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, where USAC courses are held, is situated only a few blocks from downtown Heredia. The city is surrounded by coffee plantations and ranches and is one of the gateways to the majestic Poás Volcano. The climate is temperate, with average yearround temperatures of 70-80 F. Only 12 kilometers from the international airport and 25 minutes by bus from downtown San José and its one million inhabitants, Heredia offers the peace and rural beauty of a smaller city, while providing easy access to the activities of the capital. There is always something to do in Heredia. Costa Rica is well known for its peaceful lifestyle, egalitarian society, stable government, excellent medical care, and extraordinary natural beauty. Known as the Switzerland of Latin America, Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948. Consequently, it has been able to redirect its resources toward the development of its educational system and infrastructure. As a result, today Costa Rica is proud of its healthcare system, political stability, and literacy rate of more than 93% among its four million inhabitants. The geography of Costa Rica displays a stunning panorama of nature, which includes the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, mountains that soar to 12,000 feet, lush rain forests, and smoking volcanoes. Costa Rica has been a forerunner in the development of national parks and in the preservation of wildlife. More than half the country is forested. In its reserves you can see more species of birds than are found in the US and Canada combined, many colorful kinds of butterflies, abundant native wildlife, and saltwater fish and mollusks. Costa Rica contains 0.03% of the world s landmass, but 5% of the world s biodiversity! These factors, combined with ever expanding nature reserves, have made Costa Rica a favorite destination for ecologically oriented tourism from around the world. RESOURCES Costa Rica Handbook (Christopher Baker) Culture Shock! Costa Rica: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Claire Wallerstein) Lonely Planet s Guide to Costa Rica (Rob Rachowiecki) The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica (Mavis Biesanz) UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL de COSTA RICA (UNA) Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA) is one of four public universities in the country. Founded in 1973, its main campus in Heredia hosts over 15,000 students. All USAC classes and the USAC office are located on campus. Wifi and computer labs are available for research and coursework. i love the family I am living with. They are so amazing and perfect for me. Be prepared to experience the greatest thing in your life! Rachel Rodgers Boise State University LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS Homestay You will move in with your host family upon arrival. The families are located within easy commuting distance of the university and will provide you with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You ll have a Call toll-free: 1-866-404-USAC Apply online at http://usac.unr.edu 53

Photo Credit: Samantha Millspaugh Costa Rica Heredia The USAC field trips all through out Costa Rica were amazing, fun, and interesting. Photo Credit: Megan Jackling private bedroom and laundry service. Your family will be interested in you and your activities and they will serve as a good source of local practical information and advice; you ll get to live and learn the Tico culture from the perspective of a local family. Each neighborhood around Heredia generally has a Catholic church, a soccer field (usually one next to the other), a bakery, small restaurants or sodas that serve typical food, small stores, and a grocery store or pulpería. Neighbors tend to know each other quite well and after school kids can be found playing outside, in the street, or at the nearest park or plaza. Boarding with a family provides an unmatched opportunity for speaking Spanish and learning Costa Rican customs and is highly recommended. To live in an apartment, it will be your responsibility to locate it and to make all rental agreements and payments. FIELD TRIPS AND immersion ACTIVITIES Extracurricular opportunities while you are on the Heredia program include indoor soccer and the intercambio (language partner) program. Students also have the chance to interact with locals by assisting in or tutoring for English-language courses at the university, participating in the Language Exchange Club, as well as by volunteering at a local school. Formal and informal social events are also planned throughout the semester. USAC students also have access to on-campus activities including movies, live music, performances, and lectures. Festivals, arts, and music are also present and accessible for students around the city. Immersion Opportunities Practice Spanish and make friends with Ticos through organized activities Intern in Chemistry or Education Volunteer at local hospitals, high schools, national parks, or an orphanage Attend Wednesday movies Take workshops in swimming, ceramics, singing, yoga, guitar, aerobics, or dance Use the free gymnasium Field Trips You are encouraged to participate in the included program field trips. These excursions generally take place on Saturdays. Dates and exact locations are at the discretion of the Resident Director. Fall Semester Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Poás Volcano is the most easily accessible active volcano in the world and the park is home to more than 80 species of birds. La Paz Waterfalls Gardens is a beautiful park located in the rain-cloud forest in Heredia. It has over 3.5 kilometers of walking trails with five spectacular waterfalls, butterfly observatory, humming bird garden, serpentarium, frog exhibit, Tica house, Trout Lake and many bird watching areas. Monteverde Cloud Forest The Monteverde Cloud Forest is created by winds and particular temperature and moisture conditions which combine during the dry season to hold steady cloud cover along the continental divide. We will visit the incredible sky trek/walk overlooking the forest canopy; you will also have the opportunity to go zip-lining. Spring Semester Café Britt and Los Chorros Waterfalls Learn the history, traditions, and culture of the coffee country. The adventure begins on the scenic grounds of a coffee plantation in Heredia, where you will come to understand what makes Costa Rican coffee among the best in the world. Los Chorros is a natural park located in Grecia with incredible flora and fauna. Here there are a few marvelous waterfalls that are a part of the Prendas River, which begins in the outskirts of the Poas Volcano. Arenal Volcano and Hanging Bridges Arenal rises 1,657 meters above sea level and overlooks Lake Arenal both are part of Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal is the country s most active volcano. Its eruptions are frequent but moderate and can be viewed without danger as long as you stay behind the safety perimeter. At night the lava and incandescent rocks make for a spectacular sight. The top of the volcano is usually surrounded by clouds. It is touted as good luck to see the whole volcano without clouds. The Arenal Hanging Bridges overlook a dense canopy, providing safe and easy access to birds, flowers, and vegetation of the primary rain forest. 54 Visit USAC online at Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram: studyabroadusac

Photo Credit: Samantha Millspaugh Bocas del Toro, Panama Photo Credit: USAC Costa Rica Granada City, Nicaragua OPTIONAL TOURS AND FIELD STUDIES Fall Semester Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour USAC encourages every student to participate in this six-day tour; however, it is optional and has an additional fee. You will sign up for the tour on the Course and Tour Registration Form. This fee includes bus transportation, boat ride, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, room, and entrance fees to parks. We will visit Tortuguero and explore its natural network of scenic and navigable waterways. This is one of the most exotic and beautiful regions of Costa Rica, as well as the most important green sea turtle breeding grounds in all of the Caribbean. We will head to Sixaola on the Costa Rica/Panama border and take a boat ride to Isla Colón Bocas del Toro, Panamá. Bocas del Toro is rich and diverse in natural resources. We will visit the first National Marine Park and tour Zapatilla Key and Hospital Point where you can enjoy sunny islands, beautiful beaches, coral reefs in crystal clear water, and mangrove islets in lake-like scenery. Spring Semester Northern Costa Rica and Southern Nicaragua Tour USAC encourages every student to participate in this six-day tour; however, itis optional and has an additional fee. You will sign up for the tour on the Course and Tour Registration Form. This fee includes bus transportation, boat ride, guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner, room, and entrance fees to parks. We will visit the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, with a canopy tour and a horseback ride to hot springs, then head to Granada City on the north shore of Lake Nicaragua. Granada is the oldest city in Central America, founded in 1524. We can view the city s old colonial architecture in a horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy a boat ride around the Granadas Isletas. We will then visit Masaya Volcano National Park, which has an exotic and sometimes eerie ambiance due to its formation by old eruptions and lava flows. Finally, we will enjoy a boat ride around the San Juan del Sur Gulf and a free afternoon at the beach. The directors and office staff are amazing! They have helped in every situation, and are super fun! Alejandra Krause University of Iowa Both Semesters Cuba Field Study You must be registered in the 1-credit Cuba Field Study course to participate. After an onsite orientation and lectures at Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica, you ll travel to Cuba with USAC staff and stay in Old Havana, one of the best-preserved colonial Spanish complexes in the Americas. Walking tours, museum visits, and guest lectures coupled with cultural activities and meals will provide you the opportunity to interact with Cubans and learn firsthand their perspective of our common histories. This Field Study will focus on various aspects of Cuban culture and society; including possible visits to the Fine Arts Museum, Malecón, Casa de Africa, José Marti Institute, and Guanabacoa Museum, activities and interactions with local students, and, of course, experiencing the cuisine, music, and dancing for which Cuba is famous. The course will explore the impact of its African roots on Cuban culture and religions as well as the present-day political and economic factors Cuba faces in its future. You ll also visit a tobacco plantation, cigar factory, and a beach resort to experience the full range of Cuba s agricultural history and present tourism economies, as well as discovering Cuba s natural beauty. This fee includes the 1-credit Field Study course, a pre-departure orientation in Costa Rica, round-trip airfare between Costa Rica and Cuba, mandatory health insurance, ground transportation, lodging, entrance fees to scheduled visits, and most meals. Call toll-free: 1-866-404-USAC Apply online at http://usac.unr.edu 55

academics Whether you are inside or outside the classroom, remember that studying abroad can be more invigorating, meaningful, and long-lasting simply by its nature. You are more alert, curious, and willing to explore because you are in a new place. That eagerness extended to your studies could make you a different kind of student; take full advantage of this opportunity. COURSES You may enroll in 12-18 credits. This list of courses is subject to minor changes; course availability is conditional on student interest and enrollment. Please visit the USAC website for complete course descriptions. Spanish Language and Literature Studies USAC offers intensive language courses grouped into tracks as well as elective language and literature courses. The track courses are taught sequentially (back to back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. Language courses sections are kept to a maximum enrollment of 15 students each. Students enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus elective language and literature courses and/or courses from Latin American and Ecological Studies for a total of 12-18 credits. Track I (14 credits) Prerequisite: none Elementary Spanish I (FLL, 100-level, 4 credits) Elementary Spanish II (FLL, 100-level, 4 credits) Intermediate Spanish I (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Intermediate Spanish II (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Track II (12 credits) Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish Intermediate Spanish I (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Intermediate Spanish II (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Spanish Composition I (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits) Spanish Composition II (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits) Track III (9 credits) Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish Spanish Composition I (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits) Spanish Composition II (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits) Advanced Spanish I (FLL, 400-level, 3 credits) Track IV (6 credits) Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish Advanced Spanish I (FLL, 400-level, 3 credits) Advanced Spanish II (FLL, 400-level, 3 credits) Language and Literature Electives Taught in Spanish Advanced Spanish Writing and Stylistics (FLL, 400-level, 3 credits) Track IV. Business Spanish (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits, spring only) Track III and above. Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills (FLL, 300-level, 2 credits) Track II and above. Survey of Latin American Literature I (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits, fall only) Track III and above. Survey of Latin American Literature II (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits, spring only) Track III and above. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Latin American Novel (FLL, 400/600-level, 3 credits, spring only) Track IV. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Latin American Poetry (FLL, 400/600-level, 3 credits, spring only) Track IV. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Latin American Short Story and Essay (FLL, 400/600-level, 3 credits, fall only) Track IV. Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Latin American Theatre (FLL/THTR, 400/600-level, 3 credits, fall only) Track IV. Latin American and Ecological Studies Taught in English or Spanish The following courses are designed to familiarize you with the region and provide a multi-disciplinary approach to your studies. Courses are taught in English unless noted in Spanish; courses taught in Spanish are for students in Track III or above unless otherwise indicated. Students who enroll in Latin America and its Cultures, or those that have completed an equivalent course, have a 1-credit field study option, which has an additional fee for trips and tours. USAC students often join students from UNA, the host university, for clean up days or other volunteer projects. Photo Credit: USAC Costa Rica 56 Visit USAC online at Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram: studyabroadusac

Fall Semester Cuba Field Study: History and Society (FLL/HIST/ANTH, 200-level,1 credit) This course has an additional fee. Current Issues in International Business (MGT, 300-level, 3 credits) Dances of Latin America (DAN, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in Spanish but appropriate for all) Government and Politics in Latin America (PSC, 400/600-level, 3 credits) International Conflict Management and Negotiation (BUS/MGT, 400-level, 3 credits) Internship (up to 3 credits, taught in Spanish) This course has a refundable fee. Introduction to Tropical Ecology (BIOL/ENV, 200-level, 3 credits) Latin America and its Cultures (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Latin America and its Cultures (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Latin America and its Cultures Field Study (FLL, 200-level, 1 credit) Latin America and its Cultures must be taken concurrently. This course has an additional fee. Latin American Cuisine (NUTR, 400-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish, but appropriate for all) This course has an additional fee for materials. Plants and People (BIOL, 200-level, 3 credits) Survey of Art I: Pre-Columbian Art and Cultures (ART, 200-level, 3 credits) Surfing (PEX, 100-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish, but appropriate for all) This course has an additional fee for equipment rentals and insurance. Spring Semester Cuba Field Study: History and Society (FLL/HIST/ANTH, 200-level,1 credit) This course has an additional fee. Dances of Latin America (DAN, 200-level, 1 credit, taught in Spanish but appropriate for all) International Political Economy: North-South Relations (PSC/ECON, 400/600-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Internship (up to 3 credits, taught in Spanish) This course has a refundable fee. Introduction to Conservation Biology (BIOL, 3 credits, 200-level) Introduction to Tropical Plant Biodiversity (BIOL, 3 credits, 200-level) Latin America and its Cultures (FLL, 200-level, 3 credits) Latin America and its Cultures (FLL, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Latin America and its Cultures Field Study (FLL, 200-level, 1 credit) Latin America and its Cultures must be taken concurrently. This course has an additional fee. Latin American Cuisine (NUTR, 400-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish, but appropriate for all) This course has an additional fee for materials. Surfing (PEX, 100-level, 1 credit, taught in English and Spanish, but appropriate for all) This course has an additional fee for equipment rentals and insurance. Survey of Art II: Colonial Period to the Present (ART, 200-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Latin American Cinema (ART/FILM, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Costa Rica Heredia FIELD STUDIES USAC helps you explore the cultural, historical, and natural features of the region with carefully planned excursions. These experiences combined with academic components (readings, research, written assignments, reports, etc.) deepen your understanding of what you are exploring. A field study course counts as part of your credit load. The optional Cuba Field Study is a field study course. INTERNSHIPS USAC internships are rich resources for your academic and professional development particularly in your study abroad setting. USAC internships are considered courses and count as part of your credit load. They can be time-consuming, but are very worthwhile. Students are placed in an environment with high exposure to culture and language. For students who will be working in a non-english speaking environment, they must be able to communicate at an advanced level (Track III). Students will acquire the required Spanish technical terms on the job. Some placements do not require fluency in Spanish. Interns earn credits but no financial compensation. The schedule and the number of work hours will be determined by the schedule of USAC courses. Currently, internships exist in local schools, Spanish/English language at Universidad Nacional, a downtown Heredia hotel, a Biodiversity Park outside of Heredia, UNA s History Museum, and in sustainable programs. Placement is not guaranteed by USAC, rather it will be determined by your application and supporting materials and an interview with the internship sponsor on site. Eligibility enrollment in the Heredia program, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and junior standing at the time of the internship. A refundable fee of $100 is charged and returned upon successful completion of the internship. US PROFESSORS Local faculty teach most USAC courses; however, the following US professor is also teaching as a Visiting Professor. Dr. David Hames University of Nevada, Las Vegas Courses Offered (Fall): International Conflict Management and Negotiation and Current Issues in International Business Dr. Hames (PhD, University of North Carolina) has won several teaching awards, and fondly reflects upon his prior experiences of teaching for USAC as they greatly broadened his understanding of different cultures. His research includes how CEOs influence organizational culture following acquisition. Call toll-free: 1-866-404-USAC Apply online at http://usac.unr.edu 57

PROGRAM FEES AND DEADLINES See the Money Matters section of the USAC website for more financial information, including help with financing and scholarship resources. Fall or Spring semester $5,280 Fall and Spring semesters (with $500 yearlong discount) $10,060 Program fee includes: tuition and fees USAC prearranged housing placement service personalized pre-departure advising immigration visa assistance parental support and advisement financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance transcript assistance student health insurance airport pick-up USAC mandatory orientation in Heredia host university student ID card 24-hour local staff support free onsite medical assistance program-organized field trips local travel resources, tips, suggestions volunteer opportunities Payment Deadlines The deposit and position hold payment apply to your program fee; they are not additional charges. All Semesters $300 due with application ($200 deposit, plus $100 non-refundable application fee) Fall Semester and Year Cancellation deadline to receive deposit refund: June 15 $800 position hold payment due June 15 Fall balance due July 15 Year: spring position hold payment due November 1 Year: remaining spring balance due December 1 Estimated expenses not included in fees: Expenses incurred on-site are listed in local currency as exchange rates fluctuate daily. airfare $800-900 (US group flight available) homestay fee including three meals/day $1,970/semester textbooks 40,000-75,000 CRC/semester student visa $325 Costa Rica airport departure tax $29 The following expenses will vary, depending on your lifestyle and budget: personal expenses 50,000-150,000 CRC/month Optional expenses: optional Caribbean and Bocas del Toro, Panama Tour (includes transportation, lodging, admissions) $600 optional Northern Costa Rica and Southern Nicaragua Tour (includes transportation, lodging, admissions) $600 optional Cuba Field Study $1,900 (the 1-credit course, predeparture orientation in Costa Rica, round-trip airfare between Costa Rica and Cuba, mandatory health insurance, ground transportation, lodging, entrance fees to scheduled visits, and most meals) field study courses $200/each refundable Internship fee $100 Latin American Cuisine course materials $125 Surfing course equipment rentals and insurance $450 Spring Semester Cancellation deadline to receive deposit refund: November 1 $800 position hold payment due November 1 Balance due December 1 USAC student Sean and local Tica friend Raquel with Costa Rican boxer Hanna Gabriels (right), who is the World Champion in the Super Welter category! Photo Credit: Sean Fuentes I had an absolutely wonderful experience. I would recommend this to everyone! Photo Credit: Samantha Millspaugh 58 Visit USAC online at Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram: studyabroadusac