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Travel & Course: July 23-Aug 2, 2019
The primary goal of this course is to provide a firsthand experience to international business students on how to do businesses in Latin American countries. The students will learn about cultural and environmental differences between the United States, Costa Rica and other Latin American countries. The course will also touch on global monetary systems and the role of major international organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund, among others.
Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program will be available until July 2019.
Available courses – Students must enroll in one course from the list below offered in Costa Rica during the summer 2019 semester. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Lori Jones
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Costa Rica program lead faculty, Lori Jones, 727-420-3489.
Other SPC Study Abroad trips
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Costa Rica, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Costa Rica blog below.
Good morning from Alajuela day 7 of our trip! We had a great 2 days visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens, San Luis Canopy Tours and Baldi Hot Springs. Today is a much needed day of rest. Here is a picture of a beautiful sunset from our hotel.
Yesterday we headed to Care Britt for a tour of the coffee farm. Tino and Luis were great guides who kept us laughing the whole tour. We had a wonderful lunch of chicken creole, rice and beans, tortillas and tomato soup.
We visited the Britt coffee farm today here in Costa Rica. One of our classmates found out he could make $3.00 for filling this basket with 25 pounds of ripe coffee beans. We all left with goodies to take home.
Buenos dias from beautiful Alajuela! Yesterday we toured some sites in San Jose including the National Theater. We also had a wonderful time at the Chamber of Commerce and was flabbergasted to learn that 95% of the drinking water in Costa Rica is not treated! However, they are working on a master plan that will … Continue reading Visiting the Chamber of Commerce in Costa Rica by Judy Meyers
Day one here in Alejula has been great. Our villa overlooks the valley and when it is all lit up it is simply breathtaking. Tomorrow we are off to San Jose to visit the Chamber of Commerce and do a little sightseeing.
I came to Costa Rica a day before the start our our Study Abroad program. The hotel can only be described as paradise. I took a walk through the coffee field trails located on the hotel grounds. I found a ripe mango and brought it back to the hotel. The staff cut it up for … Continue reading Costa Rica welcomes me! by Rachel Streety
When I tell other people that I’m going to study abroad in Costa Rica for two weeks, they usually ask if I’m excited. The truth is no – at least not yet. I was really happy when I found out that I’m going, but since then, my mind has been filled with thoughts of running … Continue reading “Are you excited?” Preparing for my Costa Rica Study Abroad program! by Sinan Muong
I am so excited to be wrapping up my summer semester for normal classes. I am ready to start my study abroad class. Two weeks discovering and enjoying Costa Rica! I’ve met my classmates….great group! Here’s to a great experience.
Looking to earn credit in any of the following classes for your business major? Intercultural Relations in Business (MAN 2604) Survey of International Business (GEB 2350) Managing Cultural Diversity (MAN 4102) Why not take them while studying abroad in Costa Rica? Click here to learn more! Click here to apply now!
This video was created by Vera Burianek, a student who participated in the Costa Rica Study Abroad program in 2013. Want to Study Abroad in 2013-2014? Visit http://www.spcollege.edu/costarica/ to learn more!